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CWAP on the backburner and CWSP on the books – Update: Certified!

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On February 4, 2021

In Certification

My attempt to take CWAP in person has been pushed all the way until May 3rd, 2021. It seems like most of the local test centers here are closing out slots and availability due to an abundance of precautions.

I could switch it to the online format but at this time, I do not think I want to put forth the effort of contacting customer service to convert the voucher.

Mood = ?

Instead, I have decided to move forward with scheduling for the CWSP following the typical progression of CWNA > CWSP > CWDP > CWAP. The hard date to take this has been set for March 5th. I have given myself exactly twenty nine days to study for this.

Who knows, maybe I will feel more confident once I get my paws on the book and eyes on the official practice exam and move the date up!

Update – March 31st, 2021

It has been quite a minute but writing it here that I walked away with the PASS! I would rate the CWSP-206 as 3.0 out of 5.0 stars. The Certitrek book is a good read and the practice tests that came with the bundle were helpful but are in no way similar to the actual exam.

I would have said that CWNP practice tests overlay with the exam before but that has changed. I say this from my observation of CWNA-106/CWNA-107 practice questions that appeared in the CWNA exam with slight changes. However I will note that those practice tests were before the new LMS.

CWSP is a great refresher and I have a way better understanding of the 4-way handshake! Here are a few videos that are old but gold!

CWNP Analysis Professional Up Next? – Update: Rescheduled!

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On October 26, 2020

In Certification

Four days ago, I received a friendly reminder from CWNP regarding my CWNA certification expiring in April of next year. Since I finished taking my Juniper exam today, I am now moving forward and devoting some processing power toward the CWAP.

I purchased a self-paced training kit direct from CWNP almost a year ago for the CWAP which included the following:

  • CWAP-403 Study Guide
  • CWAP-403 Practice Test
  • Exam Voucher – One Pearson VUE exam voucher for CWAP-403

I am probably going against the grain here as the route that is recommended from others is typically CWNA > CWSP > CWDP > CWAP but I figured it is best to get the packet analysis down especially for security purposes and to see the nitty gritty of how Wi-Fi works.

The double whammy here for me is that I am also inclined to aim for the WCNA (Wireshark Certified Network Analyst) certification to increase skills at my current job and fatten the personal portfolio for marketing purposes.

Prior experience with the CWNA practice tests has given me a good idea about how the test is to be handled. I have to say that CWNP’s practice tests are definitely a must have for self-study.

I scheduled the exam to be administered at a local Pearson Vue test center near my work for December 22nd. Hopefully it will be an early Christmas gift to myself to gain the cert and therefore renew my CWNA along with it.

Update – November 27th, 2020

Just got notification from Pearson Vue and my selected test site that my appointment for the 22nd has been cancelled. I rescheduled the exam to be taken on January 21st of next year.

I could cancel the in-person test and get it remotely proctored but I think I can fill that December 22nd appointment with something else… maybe the CCNA?

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