I know I haven't updated in awhile but I haven't given up on this
Taking the lab for the first time in 4 days. I think I have a 50/50 shot. I've got the speed and the concepts down - the only thing that could screw me up is if I read a question's requirements wrong and mess up (sort of like my first time taking the CCIE DC). In the event I fail, I'll probably get pissed off, reschedule for 30 days in the future, and make the CCIE Security my b***h.
After this, I'm taking a break from CCIEs for awhile. There's a few things on my docket I want to do. I have over 2000+ pages of notes on the CCIE Security and am thinking about making a CCIE Security online course with some videos and a workbook since the track is hot but the vendors aren't stepping up as much as they could. I would also love to do some of the Offensive Security certs for fun and I'm thinking of doing the CyberSecurity doctoral at DSU. I don't think either are going to massively advance my career but the doctoral would be 100% covered by my employer and totally vanity on my part. I'd be the second Dr McNamara in my family so that would be fun
Anyways, that's the update in my world and why I've been largely absent on here.
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04-14-2018 08:57 PM #127Hey there Iris,
I'm so glad that I finally came back here after such a long hiatus to see your post. I wish you the very best on your attempt, and really hope you knock it out the first try. With a CCIE DC you are already very versed in how Cisco does thing, although Security is a different animal. I will come back to see your passed post!
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05-22-2018 08:11 AM #129Let me be the first to congratulate you!!! Time for a rest and summer is on the way
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05-22-2018 10:20 AM #130Nice! Congrats!
Now I suppose the question is: Are two enough, or will there be a number three?
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05-22-2018 02:24 PM #131Congrats!!
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05-22-2018 02:35 PM #132Congrats Iris!
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05-22-2018 02:39 PM #133SWEET!!!!
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05-22-2018 03:25 PM #134I'd love to do R&S and a CCDE in the future but it'll have to be after a break of a year or two. I've been studying back-to-back CCIEs since I got married so I need a little rest. I think I'm going to spend the next year or two producing content, some offensive security stuff and python
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05-22-2018 04:20 PM #135That is an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations.
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05-22-2018 04:23 PM #136 Originally Posted by Iristheangel
WOW! congratulations!!!
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05-22-2018 05:49 PM #137Congrats Iris!! As always, your progression is impressive and inspiring. I'm definitely interested in following your offensive security endeavors since I'm pursuing that now.
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05-22-2018 07:01 PM #138Congratulations !
I can imagine all the hard work (1000+ hours spend labbing and reading) ! Bravo Iris Last edited by packetx; 05-22-2018 at 07:35 PM.
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05-22-2018 07:56 PM #140Iris,
Congratulations. Time to enjoy the SoCal sun.
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05-24-2018 01:54 AM #142Congrats!
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05-24-2018 12:11 PM #143You the bomb.com Iris! Congrats again!
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