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Steven Fenick · 2026-05-08T08:55:42-0500

Matthew Jennings said:
Update: I passed the exam this Monday! I would say that it was one of the harder tests I've taken (and I have a couple SANS certs). I don't know that the Cert Master material helped a ton, it was mostly many years of diverse experience that helped me pass. Thanks all for the information!!

Congratulations!

Matthew Jennings · 2026-05-08T08:43:33-0500

Update: I passed the exam this Monday! I would say that it was one of the harder tests I've taken (and I have a couple SANS certs). I don't know that the Cert Master material helped a ton, it was mostly many years of diverse experience that helped me pass. Thanks all for the information!!

Steven Fenick · 2026-05-08T07:04:44-0500

Gregory Childers said:
Honestly, I didn't use any study materials to pass the exam for either of the two versions I passed.

I already had Security+, CySA+, and PenTest+. If you have those three, you're almost ready for it at that point.

I did the same. I am pretty active as an instructor, so I read the first two chapters of the courseware then set it aside for a month. I picked it back up again and read the next two chapters, figured out that I was already pretty close to being ready and scheduled it for the next day. For context, I do hold all the same certs you listed, and a few other security-related certs as well. I agree with your assessment; with those certs you're most of the way there already.

Rick Butler · 2026-05-07T19:39:52-0500

Joel Mayberry said:
Greetings CINers, I haven't logged in on this app in a while. I have been a member of the network since the first "CSA" TTT sessions... How can I get back my long term member designation? Thanks

Hey Joel... let's tag the man here...

Hey @Stephen Schneiter ...

Matthew Jennings · 2026-05-07T11:11:36-0500

Congrats!!

Jonathan Villalobos Mora · Wednesday at 3:56 PM

Congrats!

jason_wood · Wednesday at 3:55 PM

Candidly, I'm learning AI skills by just using them to solve problems I'm dealing with. I have something I'm trying to solve for at work, so I've been using Claude to help code an app for it. One of my recent prompts was to ask it whether there were opportunities to use AI agents in the app, then to detail out how it could be used. I also talk with co-workers about what they are doing and how they are doing it.

However, this is what works for me and it does not for others. Training is definitely a better option for others to guide them through the process and help learn how to use it to solve problems they are working with.

I second your statement that a candidate must be able to talk about how they used AI to solve problems and achieve goals is critical in interviews. The more specific the outcomes and benefits, the better.

BrianFord · Wednesday at 11:21 AM

From CBS News.

Some interesting reporting from CBS News on research by Resume Genius.

My own completely unscientific research would agree: "8 in 10 hiring managers consider AI skills a priority".

I was surprised to read this: "while many workers today are well aware of the need to hone their AI chops, few employers offer the necessary training, said Lisa Gevelber, who heads Google's "Grow with Google" initiative."

I don't agree with the statement that people can learn about AI in ways that might boost their job search or advance their careers. "According to AI and career development experts, a good way to start is simply by using publicly available AI tools daily.". That's just undirected learning, which is really hard to express on a resume or in an interview.

I completely agree and tell my students: "Just saying, 'I use ChatGPT,' is not how workers should be reflecting their skills," Caucci of 1Huddle said. "Make sure your resume has an AI throughline." That idea of a thoughtline is important because it shows a progression of problems solved or goals achieved, which I've found is important to cite during interviews.

My closing point is that, having used the new AI training available from CompTIA, we instructors can help students develop cross-AI model/platform skills, which, if clearly expressed in a thought line during an interview, should make our students stand out.

Michael Schmitz · Wednesday at 4:33 AM

Sad i missed this one. But the Registration to watch the recordings seems not to work..

Anyone else have the Problem?

mosesmakobidi · Tuesday at 9:52 PM

Congratulations.

abiodun1991 · Tuesday at 2:15 PM

mosesmakobidi said:
I’m proud to share that I’ve just passed SecAI. This achievement would not have been possible without the incredible support of Stephen. Thank you so much, Stephen, for guiding me through this journey. It was a tough exam, I was close to being taken down but I pushed through and made it.

Congratulations

fharris · Tuesday at 2:13 PM

Congratulations

Gregory Childers · Tuesday at 9:54 AM

Howie Fuller said:
It's a shame study material doesn't align with the cert.

I use the exam objectives document more than the actual study materials.

Howie Fuller · Tuesday at 8:17 AM

mosesmakobidi said:
They were definitely tough. They’re very different from the CompTIA training platform practice questions because instead of just recalling information, you have to actually apply what you know in a simulated, hands on scenario.

The training platform is great for building knowledge and practicing multiple choice style questions, but PBQs really test whether you can use that knowledge in a practical way. For me, they were challenging because they felt closer to real-world problem solving than just theory.

If you’re preparing, I’d recommend not relying only on the platform, try to get some hands-on practice or lab work. That makes the PBQs feel less overwhelming when you face them in the exam.

It's a shame study material doesn't align with the cert.

Ednei P. de Melo · Tuesday at 4:24 AM

Bofy O.S Idiodi said:
Is it possible to extend the validity of my exam voucher?

I already tried the trick of scheduling the exam for a date before it expired and then rescheduling it for later. The platform simply wouldn't accept it... ;-D

MOHAMMAD SOAEB · Monday at 10:35 PM

Congratulations!!

precious · Monday at 9:54 PM

Congratulations

BrianFord · Monday at 3:43 PM

mosesmakobidi said:
"the SecAI exam was a solid challenge it pushed me to think critically about security concepts in AI systems rather than just memorizing definitions."

I predict we are going to be seeing and hearing this comment alot more in the future on all exams.

Rick Butler · Monday at 1:45 PM

Good information, particularly for those bigger exams where folks are scraping up CEUs like mad. /r

Rick Butler · Monday at 1:43 PM

Congrats on the pass!

Melissa Johnson · Monday at 1:13 PM

Hi Dan! Thanks so much for the support! Please feel free to share with your colleagues! Thanks again!

Dan.Morrill · Monday at 1:00 PM

I love national university that is where I got my PhD from. I'd love to help but I can't, I don't work in a ZTA, but I can post it to my college if you would like. Let me know if you'd want that.
Dan

Dan.Morrill · Monday at 12:58 PM

Thanks for all the good seminars, but I did get 3 scenario questions on the test, that were pretty cool. Just FYI on that one. In case you're teaching this.
Danker!
Dan

mosesmakobidi · Monday at 10:59 AM

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James P. said:
Congrats!!!!! Ho

Thanks I really appreciate that. Honestly, the SecAI exam was a solid challenge it pushed me to think critically about security concepts in AI systems rather than just memorizing definitions. I liked how it blended technical depth with practical scenarios, so it felt less like a test of rote knowledge and more like proving you can apply ideas in real-world contexts.

What stood out most was how much emphasis it placed on ethical considerations and risk management. It wasn’t just about “can you secure a model,” but also “can you anticipate how it might be misused.” That perspective made the exam feel relevant and forward-looking. One thing I noticed about the SecAI exam is that the time factor really matters. If you don’t prepare thoroughly, the clock can feel like your biggest enemy questions are layered and require careful thought, so rushing isn’t an option.

mosesmakobidi · Monday at 10:38 AM

ecnal1951 said:
Any insights about the PBQ questions as it compares to the CompTIA training platform ?

Thanks

They were definitely tough. They’re very different from the CompTIA training platform practice questions because instead of just recalling information, you have to actually apply what you know in a simulated, hands on scenario.

The training platform is great for building knowledge and practicing multiple choice style questions, but PBQs really test whether you can use that knowledge in a practical way. For me, they were challenging because they felt closer to real-world problem solving than just theory.

If you’re preparing, I’d recommend not relying only on the platform, try to get some hands-on practice or lab work. That makes the PBQs feel less overwhelming when you face them in the exam.

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