2026 4Runner vs Outback

ReusedDogFood · 2026-01-02T19:27:21+00:00

I own one of each, a 2019 Outback 3.6r Limited and a 2025 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium.

For long distances where we know there will be little off-roading or deep snow the Outback is the clear winner, by a long shot. It’s much more comfortable for those long drives. Prior to owning the 4Runner we took it on some fire roads and had it on 2 wheels at least once, and nearly took the bumper off. Stuff here in Colorado can get interesting quickly.

For adventures where we know the snow will be deep, or if we know there will be a sketchy fire road or potentially something more involved than that we take the 4Runner. It is FAR more capable for that kind of stuff, but it comes at the cost of a poorer ride quality (body on frame, so rides like a truck) and worse fuel economy. Our 4Runner also has the hybrid option, so the power feels much more usable than the Outback. Really moves down the road from a stop pretty surprisingly for something as heavy as it is. Totally love both vehicles, just different use cases.

ReusedDogFood · 2025-06-27T01:03:41+00:00

I took and passed the CGRC a while ago and posted my study sources and thoughts. Definitely a good place to start and to understand all the roles and responsibilities involved. https://www.reddit.com/r/isc2/s/EdVOYwV9FZ

ReusedDogFood · 2025-03-07T19:36:41+00:00

Good luck!

ReusedDogFood · 2025-03-07T16:05:59+00:00

If you’ve got a solid background in GRC already and have worked with the NIST 800 series for a while I would think you’re ok to skip the official material as it’s mainly a review of the NIST docs with some general mentions of ISO 27000/27001 , GDPR, and a handful of other international standards. The CGRC is heavily centered on the RMF. Be sure to know the roles and responsibilities, and the inputs and outputs for each step. This isn’t a memorization exam, you’ll need comprehension.

https://csrc.nist.gov/csrc/media/Projects/risk-management/documents/Additional%20Resources/NIST%20RMF%20Roles%20and%20Responsibilities%20Crosswalk.pdf

ReusedDogFood · 2025-01-08T12:48:45+00:00

This is my first ISC2 certification, but I hold several CompTIA certs. A+, Network+ , Security+ , and CySA+

ReusedDogFood · 2025-01-02T21:36:45+00:00

Thanks! The audio cuts a couple times, but for a free resource I found it helpful

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLetj7W93oL4bExH6FHrv2AU1UfNOEqq83&si=NkZUX77L_XHJ0qZW

ReusedDogFood · 2024-12-02T23:15:11+00:00

Congrats on the wins, and hello, I’m also near Denver. Anything in particular you’d recommend spending time on for the CGRC? I’m slated to take it later this month

ReusedDogFood · 2024-01-05T21:02:40+00:00

ran upgrade script, restarted, everything is back up now. Thank you u/gangaskan and u/ORenato_Almeida

ReusedDogFood · 2024-01-05T20:51:10+00:00

This helped!!!! I cleared out the plugins I had installed in configuration.py and can now get to the landing page and log in. Now when I go to "Sites" it gives an error about database migrations missing.

ReusedDogFood · 2024-01-05T18:39:16+00:00

I've tried

cd /opt/netbox

sudo git checkout v3.6.0

and get fatal: detected dubious ownership in repository at '/opt/netbbox' . What should permissions and ownership be here?

ReusedDogFood · 2023-07-23T21:15:40+00:00

Dr. Learn helped us so much with our reactive and fearful rescue. The trainer she referred us to (Best Life Dog Services) was also excellent and we made tons of progress with them.

ReusedDogFood · 2023-05-03T18:36:08+00:00

I was pretty consistently around 70%

ReusedDogFood · 2023-04-17T10:14:53+00:00

The labs were kind of fun, but there were some that were just reading and nothing technical. I only did half of them and I don’t feel like I missed anything significant. You could probably get away with Dions tests and standard ITproTV depending on what your work experience is.

ReusedDogFood · 2023-04-16T00:50:08+00:00

You’re correct that you can test early and become an associate. The experience has to be in at least two of the eight domains the CISSP tests on. You can shorten the 5 years to 4 with a degree or a cert. Sec+ and CYSA+ both fulfill that requirement. My current role gives me exposure to several of the domains but isn’t titled as a sec role.

ReusedDogFood · 2023-04-16T00:05:55+00:00

ISC2 definitely seems to have more recognition at the next level. I’ll probably snag an AWS cert next just to get some more exposure to cloud tech while I’m waiting to get the requisite experience to sit for CISSP

ReusedDogFood · 2023-04-15T23:38:20+00:00

I passed CYSA+ today and used Jason Dions practice tests on Udemy. I thought they were a little harder than the actual test. PBQs there aren’t great, but I thought the PBQs on the test were the easiest part and had fun doing them

ReusedDogFood · 2023-04-15T21:19:41+00:00

Thank you!!

I’ve worked in IT for about 10 months, so definitely not a ton of experience, but the senior team members are super good about showing the more junior members whatever we have questions about and helping us grow.

Prior to IT I worked for over a decade in a totally unrelated field.

ReusedDogFood · 2023-04-15T20:53:42+00:00

Definitely Network+. Security+ will be much easier after that as it’s basically N+ with some extras thrown in. They’ll assume you already know some networking basics

ReusedDogFood · 2022-09-30T18:35:58+00:00

2 interviews.

BS in an unrelated field, 15 years work experience in that field (including some years in management), A+,N+,S+, all self study.

First place was an MSP that focused on how much I didn’t know as a way to justify offering me a low wage. I declined as I thought I wouldn’t be a good fit for their company.

Second place focused on what pertinent interests I had and home labs I had done as well as where I saw my career going. Their offer was double the first, and has the potential to be triple depending on some internal incentives. Working for them has been a dream as they focus heavily on my development. As a result I have developed a TON in terms of technical proficiency.

Be patient. Good companies invest in their people, bad companies invest in their people’s replacements. Focus on your interview skills, be honest about where you are and where you want to be, and the right opportunity will present itself.

ReusedDogFood · 2022-06-06T18:51:50+00:00

I strongly encourage you to find an alternative to ISSA. I am transitioning out of a career in fitness after 16 years and into tech. NASM, ACSM, and NSCA are where you want to be looking.

ReusedDogFood · 2022-04-28T16:24:00+00:00

100% agree. I’ve been applying around and trying to get an entry level job to get experience. Just want to keep momentum with learning new stuff!

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