Looking at my bookshelf, I see more than just paper and ink. I see the foundation of my career. I spent countless days and nights immersed in these pages, building the knowledge required to become a network security specialist.
Along the way, I set goals that felt more like distant dreams than realistic targets. But over time, those dreams turned into results:
Become a Cisco NetAcademy instructor. Check!
Pass CCIE exam. Check!
Join Cisco. Check!
Speak at Cisco Live. Check!
Become a Cisco Press author...
That last one? It felt like the impossible dream. But today, I am proud to say: I am officially a Cisco Press author.
Joining this select group of brilliant professionals who share a passion for knowledge is a true honor. I am also incredibly proud to be the third person from Brazil to publish a book with Cisco Press.
This journey was not a solo effort. I am deeply thankful for the unwavering support of my leaders, mentors, friends, and family. A special thank you to my co-authors,
Raghunath Kulkarni,
Patrick Lloyd and
Kaarthik Sivakumar who accepted the challenge and spent 18 months of hard work crafting what I can humbly call: a great book! I am also grateful to our editor,
James Manly, for his invaluable guidance throughout this process.
It is time to celebrate. I truly hope everyone enjoy the read, and if this book inspires even one person the way I was inspired by those who came before me, then I have reached my goal.
The Segmentation Blueprint: Designing, Deploying, and Scaling Network Segmentation for Modern Cyber Defense:
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