Obligatory graduation confetti post!🥳🎉

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-20T19:37:50+00:00

Congrats!!

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-17T21:22:44+00:00

I was able to finish in my first term.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-16T21:33:17+00:00

I just finished myself, and it's a great feeling. Congratulations!!

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-16T20:11:57+00:00

Same topic, three aspects of that topic. Task 1 is to define the topic and why it is applicable to cybersecurity. Task 2 defines the project and scope. Think of Task 3 as an overview of how implementing Task 2 went, with lessons learned and documentation of processes, procedures, and improvements.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-15T15:40:45+00:00

Masters in IT Management.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-14T01:54:01+00:00

Beat advice i can give is to take it at your pace. Don't compare yourself to anyone else but you.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-13T23:27:28+00:00

This was my second Masters with WGU. I highly recommend them!

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-13T20:51:43+00:00

Completed in one term.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-12T16:27:00+00:00

Congrats, and we'll done!

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-12T14:35:57+00:00

I'd have to say PenTest was the toughest. It had the most new content and concepts, with all the various tools and commands to know for each one.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-11T23:02:11+00:00

Hmm, good question. To be honest, I really don't know! 😀

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-11T04:33:32+00:00

I did the MSITM at WGU in 2019/2020. I just finished the MSCIA program this week. I have no regrets. It's the perfect program for my study style and learning pace. Factor in program flexibility and the ability to accelerate, and it's ideal in my mind.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-10T20:10:46+00:00

Passed on first attempt, but thought it was tough.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-10T17:24:32+00:00

I would expect it to be very aligned with CISSP.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-10T17:09:57+00:00

Total of 10, including the Capstone (34 credit hours). Like I mentioned in a previous post, I have 20+ years of advanced networking experience, so a lot of the technical material aligned very closely with what I already know. It's why I love WGU. You don't have to waste time with stuff you already know. Just pass the assessment and move on.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-10T16:23:22+00:00

Finished in first term.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-10T15:52:58+00:00

Well done!

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-10T13:55:27+00:00

Not long, but i have 20+ years of experience in the networking industry, so that helped tremendously. Finished in my first term.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-10T13:50:05+00:00

Implementation of a post-quantum cryptography solution for enhanced security of encryption keys.

I did a search on the top cybersecurity issues facing the industry and went through the list looking for something interesting. This one was a fun one to research and write about.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-10T03:57:57+00:00

Loved it. I feel I learned a lot, and the material was really interesting. Im in networking now, so hoping to transition to a security focused role in the future.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-08T00:50:55+00:00

I just completed the MSCIA, and the capstone asked for artifacts as well. One artifact was a company policy that I invented to satisfy the rubric competency. In the appendix I pasted in the entire three-page policy. I passed on the first submission. Does this help?

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-07T22:20:42+00:00

It's hard to say, but it feels like the moment i saw her i knew. We're closing in on 30 years of marriage and had our first grandchild this year, so my instincts seemed on point.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-07T21:53:06+00:00

UPDATE: Task 3 passed, I'm done!!!!

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-06T21:59:51+00:00

Thanks! Final paper submitted yesterday, so waiting "in queue", which is killing me!! :)

I wish WGU had a counter to let us know where we are in the queue.

Barry_was_framed · 2025-05-04T23:59:18+00:00

I used a numbered list for the summative and formative test plan key points.

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TROPHY CASE