Congrats! Stu, this is good moral booster for others as well.
Regards,
Sarab
> Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:11:38 +0100
> Subject: Finally......
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]; [email protected]
>
> Guys,
>
> Thought I would add a bit of good news, to whats seemed to be a depressing
> time for security recently.
>
> I finally passed the Security Lab in Brussels yesterday, CCIE#25616, at my
> second attempt.
> I originally failed the v2 lab back in march and spent a lot of time
> preparing for the new blueprint in order to make sure I nailed it on the
> second attempt.
>
> It was a rocky road up and down emotionally, and by last week was mentally
> exhausted, confidence was low and not where I wanted it to be.
>
> By the time I arrived in Brussels Sunday night, I was more relaxed than I
> had felt in months, and was surprisingly not worried about my potential
> result, probably due to shear tiredness. Being there and doing it the first
> time made the surroundings more comfortable I think, a real turn around to
> what I had been feeling like days earlier.
>
> In all the lab was tough, real tough, as we should all expect from this type
> of exam, so much that I was sure I had failed again.
> So you can imagine the shock I had to return home last night to find my
> passing score report, a real buzz.
>
> The good news for all you guys is that it is achievable, there are far more
> academic guys out there than me, so with hard work and determination it is
> very much in reach.
> The content you are using from the different providers, from my
> experience is accurate so dont be worried thats its not.
> IPexpert for instance, have some pretty tough labs in their content, my
> advise is to not shy away from these. If you can do well in these you will
> no doubt pass the lab.
>
> What was even more satisfying for me, is that I completed it without a
> bootcamp, which I didnt have the time or money to take, as there is next to
> nothing available in the UK for Security.
>
> Looking back at Brad and Tyson's earlier emails, they seem to be on the
> button with pass rates on the rise, which is a great sign.
> Hopefully it wont be long before the pass rate is on a par with the other
> tracks.
>
> Many many thanks to everyone on these mailing lists who have assisted me
> with my issues and queries over the past months. OSL and Group Study have
> played a huge part in my study, and would recommend them to anyone serious
> about achieving this certification.
>
> Finally a few key individuals on these lists who deserve some real praise,
> for their efforts and making these lists a huge benefit to all.
>
> Keith Barker and Steve Means have been key contributors on group study, the
> introduction of the mini labs was a great idea for short challenges, some
> thing that helped me bolster my understanding of the topics, in quick fire
> fashion. If people have the time this would be great to continue I think.
> Thanks Guys.
>
> If there was one individual I had to single out, it would be Tyson Scott. An
> absolute star in my opinion, he has helped me more times than i can count,
> hes felt like my personal mentor at times, always available to help and
> answer questions, even at 0200hrs :) huge thanks.
>
> All the best guys
>
> Stu
>
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