From: Darby Weaver (darbyweaver@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Dec 29 2006 - 19:55:37 ART
Sincere congratulations!
Sounds a lot like my own story.
Happy Holidays!
--- "Rat (Formerly Lab Rat #109385382)"
<techlist01@gmail.com> wrote:
> Sorry it's taken me so long to write this email...I
> passed the Security Lab on December 14th. I'm just
> starting to come out of that euphoric state and back
> into the real world...
>
> Ibve been on these forums since around 2000, but
> mostly as a lurker/casual reader until I got more
> serious about taking the Security lab more recently
> (thus, my recent flurry of emails).
>
> Ibve been working in IT for over 12 years, and have
> never had a problem getting a lucrative job anywhere
> I tried. I attribute it to the fact that I can
> communicate technical ideas effectively through
> verbal and written means. For those of you looking
> for work--don't ever let anyone tell you
> differently. "Soft Skills" such as communication,
> teamwork, integrity, and organizational skills are
> essential to your success in this industry, or in
> any other industry for that matter.
>
> Though I had most of the CCxP certifications, Ibve
> always considered myself more well-rounded as an
> engineer/architect, and later as an IT director,
> working with everything from applications and
> operating systems to servers and workstations; this
> was always alongside routers, switches, firewalls,
> wireless APs, and many other security appliances.
> Nevertheless, the CCIE certification was always one
> or my personal goals, and only recently--with the
> advent of acquiring a more Cisco-centric job--have I
> found more time to dedicate to the effort.
>
> This was my 2nd attempt.
>
> My personal thanks to the God of the Holy Bible,
> through whom I can do all things. My wife is 2nd to
> thank for all her undying, unconditional support for
> me, morally as well as with her time and emotion.
> Next is my family for their support and
> encouragement over the years leading up to this
> attempt.
>
> Lastly, I cannot forget to thank this incredible
> forum. There are a lot of boards and forums on the
> Internet dedicated to sharing ideas, questions,
> solutions, and encouragement regarding this
> certification. None are more effective, focused and
> helpful than this board. So, thanks to Paul and
> everyone participating on this list.
>
> To pass, I used the workbooks from IE, IPexpert, and
> TrinetNT (now CCbootcamp). Not taking anything away
> from any of the vendors, each had their own benefits
> and their drawbacks. In that vein, I believe itbs
> very important to get multiple perspectives on the
> learning the lab content, so get as much material
> from as many vendors as you can. Each provides an
> insight that will be useful for the actual lab. And
> now that Ibve personally made a plug for all the
> major Security vendors, I want a CUT! b: b:
>
> I started my lab studies in October of this year, so
> it's been only 2.5 months for me. That being said,
> it was 2.5 months of pure hellish suffering. I
> would say I put in 50-60 hours per week along with a
> full-time consulting job. Don't let anyone tell you
> differently...it really does take your having no
> life.
>
> So stay focused, committed, and most of all (as
> everyone else has echoed so many times in the past),
> DONbT EVER GIVE UP. If you want it enough, you
> will get it.
>
> Good luck to everyone!
>
> Ed
>
> CCIE #17302 (Security)
> Formerly "Lab Rat", now just a "Rat"
>
>
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