You heard it here! We will be livestreaming the CompTIA workshop on Wednesday at the AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific conference, for attendees and CIN members!

Join CompTIA for an interactive three-hour workshop that explores the intersection of Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Zero Trust and their growing impact on cybersecurity, resilience, and workforce development.

Across three focused sessions, attendees will gain practical insights into the technologies, trends, and skills currently shaping our digital infrastructure. Quantum computing is being used to model complex systems and solve problems in supply chains, manufacturing, and cybersecurity. AI is playing an increased role in modern threat detection and cyber defense. Organizations are grappling with the challenges of securing industrial and critical infrastructure environments.

This workshop will provide a comprehensive snapshot at the realities organizations face today. Students, for example, will analyze packet captures and experiment with how AI tools perform in identifying attacks. We will be joined by representatives from Zscaler, Cyber Kraft, and SOFtact Solutions.

Designed for cybersecurity practitioners, technology leaders, operations professionals, and workforce development stakeholders, this workshop moves beyond theory to examine real-world use cases, implementation challenges, and actionable strategies that attendees can apply within their own organizations.

Participants will leave with:

• A practical understanding of quantum computing and its implications for cybersecurity, data science, and systems optimization.
• An overview of quantum-based activities, including user behavior modeling, incident response modeling, and network traffic analysis.
• Insights into how AI is transforming visibility, observability, threat detection, and incident response.
• The place of zero trust in critical infrastructure and the technical convergence of IT and Operational Technology / Industrial Control System environments.
• Strategies for addressing evolving attack surfaces, regulatory pressures, and critical infrastructure risks.

What: Livestreamed CompTIA Workshop
When: Wednesday, October 28, 1:30-4:30 PM HST
Where: ON24

Register Here

Greetings! If anyone is coming to the AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific conference in Honolulu next week, be sure to stop by the CompTIA booth, #TT81 in the Tapa Tower exhibits area. Would love to connect with fellow CINners in the area. We will also be livestreaming the CompTIA workshop, Securing Today's Critical Infrastructure on Wednesday 1:30-4:30 PM HST.

Hi all , where can i download the latest Pdf version of thi IT Careers Path Roadmap 2026. I can't find it on this link: https://www.comptia.org/content/it-careers-path-roadmap

I have a DataAI voucher to offer if anyone wants it. It expires November 25, 2026. I have higher priorities right now and will give the voucher to anyone who legitimately will use it. I am not asking for any money for the voucher. I just ask that someone use it to take the exam before November 25th.

Just wrapped another Security+ cohort here in Lagos and all three students who sat the SY0-701 this week passed. That keeps our 2026 pass rate at 100%.

Quick stats for fellow instructors:
• Cohort size: 5 (3 sat, 2 scheduling for next month)
• Prep time: 4 weeks, instructor-led + CertMaster Practice
• Weakest domain for this group: 2.0 (Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations) — we spent extra lab time there
• Strongest: 4.0 (Security Operations)

Happy to share the study plan and lab schedule if anyone's prepping a cohort. What domains are your students struggling with most?