Monthly Archive for June, 2008

Currently Reading

June 24, 2008. Filed in Security and test
  • How to Sell Security: If you want to sell security, a leading expert advises, you have to turn it into something people actually want to buy.
  • Security Engineering – The Book: If you’re even thinking of doing any security engineering, you need to read this book

Update

June 24, 2008. Filed in test

It has been quite some time since I posted here. Too many things in the past few weeks to write about, and I didn’t know where to start. iPhone launch, CCIE, a signed book by Bruce and several other draft posts are still lying unutilized in my inbox. I planned releasing each of the posts separately but it’s too much effort. So here is what has kept me busy for the last few weeks:

  • iPhone at $199: Keeping aside the technical glitches and other things in the newly launched iPhone, almost everyone in this part of the world is expecting to shell out 8K for iphone – which to my best of estimates will not happen. Apple has released the iphone for $199 for AT&T customers with 2 year lock in period for US Customers. The real calculations are still as scary. Whereas, Airtel/Vodafone are in no position to introduce the lock in period and hence it will sell at premium.
  • Old iPhone Vs 3G iPhone: I do not plan to upgrade iPhone atleast till next update. I run 1.1.2 and am quite happy with the functionality and performance. Apps work seamlessly and I know my way around Delhi and other cities and can live without GPS. Besides, GPS service in India is still very shallow. 3G network is not yet launched which even if was there, would have fought hard to replace my liking for metallic surface than white/black plastic.
  • CCIE Security: I cleared my CCIE Security exam after weeks of dump tests and going through Cisco manuals. Quite a relief, but still a long way to clearing the exam.
    As a bonus, Bruce sent me a signed book. I am surprised how it reached me dry and crisp despite the rainy season in India.
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