<![CDATA[PATRICK ARMSTRONG - Project Blog]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:43:21 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[I passed the CCDL2 Exam]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:22:40 GMThttp://patrickarmstrong.com/project-blog/i-passed-the-ccdl2-exam
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Obligatory "I'm thrilled to announce" post...

I'm thrilled to announce that I passed the CyberDefenders Level 2 (CCDL2) certification.

Kidding aside, this certification strengthened my skills in threat hunting, digital forensics, incident response, memory analysis, and enterprise investigations through realistic, hands-on scenarios.

The 48 hour practical exam was both challenging and fun. When I finally submitted my answers, I was actually a little sad it was over.
Thank you to everyone who shared knowledge, guidance, and encouragement along the way.

I'm looking forward to continuing to grow as a cybersecurity professional and taking on new challenges.

#CCDL2 #CyberSecurity #BlueTeam #DFIR #ThreatHunting #SOCAnalyst ​
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