CCIE Security candidate in Chicago Area?

I've got CCIE R/S in 2000 (#64xx), but I have been away from networking since 2004. (Of course my R/S is expired)
I've just started for CCIE security, and preparing written and lab at the same time.

I'm purhasing my own gear for lab, but I need some review on them.

4 x 2621 (16MF/64MD), IOS 12.3
2 x 2611XM (32MF/128MD), IOS 12.3
2 x 3550-EMI IOS 12.2
1 x PIX515e v7.x
1 x IDS 4250 v5.x
1 x ASA 5510 v7.x
1 x VPN 3005 v4.7
1 x ACS s/w v4.x (Where can I get it?)

By the way, is there anyone who preparing ccie security in Chicago area?
My timeline is about 3-4 month.

Thanks...

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mikej412

Looks fine. I went with 2 unrestricted 515s and an ASA 5505 for WebVPN.

mikej412 wrote:

June 15th for Security (San Jose)
.... July for Security (if needed and available)
.... August for Security (if needed and available)
Sept 19th for R&S (San Jose)

I've decided to become a member of the CCIE Lab of the Month Club. Security Dates are available in San Jose, so I'll probably focus on that. So I'm going "backwards" again with the Security Lab first, rather than my long forgotten plan to get the R&S first.

simba123

Thanks mike,

I believe you make it a great day today!!

Now I'm shopping around for lab workbook. I think IPexpert or internetworkexpert could be good choice. Can you recommend one for me?

mikej412 wrote:

Looks fine. I went with 2 unrestricted 515s and an ASA 5505 for WebVPN.

mikej412 wrote:

June 15th for Security (San Jose)
.... July for Security (if needed and available)
.... August for Security (if needed and available)
Sept 19th for R&S (San Jose)

I've decided to become a member of the CCIE Lab of the Month Club. Security Dates are available in San Jose, so I'll probably focus on that. So I'm going "backwards" again with the Security Lab first, rather than my long forgotten plan to get the R&S first.

simba123

Mike,

I've just purchased IPexpert's security lab guide and protor guide set v4.1
Let me know if you need any information on this.

Thanks..

mikej412 wrote:

Looks fine. I went with 2 unrestricted 515s and an ASA 5505 for WebVPN.

mikej412 wrote:

June 15th for Security (San Jose)
.... July for Security (if needed and available)
.... August for Security (if needed and available)
Sept 19th for R&S (San Jose)

I've decided to become a member of the CCIE Lab of the Month Club. Security Dates are available in San Jose, so I'll probably focus on that. So I'm going "backwards" again with the Security Lab first, rather than my long forgotten plan to get the R&S first.