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CertMaster Practice for A+ Core 2: 220-1202 - Malware Removal Process Methodology Incorrect

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You are definitely correct on these steps.

I had a similar error found in an A+ lab placement (Set up an A/V Workstation) and CompTIA's reply was:
We are aware of this issue and are looking into possible solutions. However, we cannot move content once a course launches because it will disrupt/break scoring and LMS integration.

I cannot speak for CompTIA, but I imagine changing correct/incorrect answers may create a similar situation.

What we really need IMO is an errata of known issues for each course for known items that cannot be adjusted.
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CIN TTT Series SecAI+ V1

Tlou
Stephen Schneiter said:
Are you ready for the first TTT series of 2026? Join the CompTIA Instructor Network and special guest @Dwayne Natwick as he leads the SecAI+ TTT series. Dwayne will cover the exam objectives and provide hands-on examples as you strengthen your cybersecurity skills. We will discuss how to cover the content with students and suggest various labs to let students gain hands-on experience as they prepare for certification.

CompTIA SecAI+ is the first certification in CompTIA's new expansion series, designed to help you secure, govern, and responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into cybersecurity operations. Gain the skills to defend AI systems, meet global compliance standards, and use AI to enhance threat detection, automation, and innovation while strengthening organizational resilience.

What: CIN TTT Series: SecAI+ V1
When: February 18 - March 9, 2026 (Six sessions), 1:30 - 3:30 PM CDT
Who: Dwayne Natwick
Where: ON24
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So happy to part of community that moves forward CIN TTT Series: SecAI+ V1 Session. 😎😎😎 see you in the session.
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New version of Security+ TTT?

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Stephen Schneiter said:
Correct, it should release around October 2026.
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Thank you for the update regarding the upcoming Security+ release. Could you please clarify the expected retirement date of SY0-701?
We typically begin teaching Security+ course in September, and our students usually sit for the certification exam the following summer. If the new version is released in October 2026, will SY0-701 remain available long enough (e.g., until summer 2027), or would you recommend that we plan to transition to the new version immediately?
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CertMaster Practice for A+ Core 2: 220-1202 - Malware Removal Process Methodology Incorrect

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Hello, everyone,

The CompTIA CertMaster Practice for A+ Core 2: 220-1202 answer explanations for the multiple-choice questions in objective 2.6 do not reflect the update from 7 malware removal steps in version 220-1102 to 10 malware removal steps in version 220-1202.

I recently opened a ticket with CompTIA Support to address this, but it was closed without any action taken. Students are quick to point out this discrepancy and are deterred from continuing to use CertMaster.

What would be the best way for the CompTIA product development team to quickly address this issue? The exam has been publicly available since March 2025, so I am surprised it has not been quickly fixed.

Thank you in advance.

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CIN The Pulse: Unskilled. The Human Shadow Behind the Artificial Workforce.

Steve Linthicum
An interesting topic, and one that truly interests me, given I'm now on the sidelines of workforce development through retirement. Of particular interest is the bulleted item: "How not all jobs will disappear, but every job will change."

I've made a point of periodically reviewed the content of the r/layoffs sub-reddit forum just to see how people that have had the misfortune of loosing their job feel about the impact of AI in the workplace. Many of the postings were from people in the technology field, and to some extent they blame AI.
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Voucher for the Data+

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Stephen Schneiter said:
‼️📣 Be on the lookout! I heard that the Data+ vouchers will be sent out via email tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18th.
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@Stephen Schneiter, I didn't get the Data+ V2 voucher, as I have an email discrepancy. Can you take a look into this for me, please?
p.s. I sent you an email prior.
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Enrollment of Our Instructors !

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Dear @Stephen Schneiter ,

Thank you so much for approving our instructor, we're learning so much through the valuable resources in CIN. Just wanted to ask you on the status of other 5 instructors of us which their account is currently pending for your approval, if you want I can share their names and other detail with you? I hope they get their accounts approved ASAP.

The leaderboard at Brain Wave Technology Services Co. decided to enroll all instructors even those with lower level certifications in to the lates SecAI TTT, at least they will get familiarized with Certmaster labs and .... if not with the technical knowledge of TTT itself.

Thank you so much for everything, so excited to be part of this amazing community.
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CompTIA Global Delivery Partner Meet-Up Webinar

Abu Afza
Stephen Schneiter said:
We’re excited to invite our global training partners to an exclusive briefing on key updates impacting the certification and learning ecosystem. This session will provide early insights into new products and updates from your customer success team.

During this webinar, we'll cover:
  • Celebrate the launch of CompTIA SecAI+: Get an overview of the new certification and how to request more detailed information and resources.
  • See a live demo: View the experience of using CertMaster Perform for SecAI+.
  • Updates from your Customer Support and Customer Success team: Don't miss out on the latest updates.
Your participation will also allow you to ask questions. If you cannot attend live, register to view the on-demand recording.

What: Global Delivery Partner Webinar Meet-Up
When: February 17th, 2026, 10:00 AM CT / 4:00 PM GMT
Who: CompTIA Delivery Partner Team and CompTIA Products Team
Where: ON24
Register Here

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CIN Sneak Peek: CySA+ V4

Abu Afza
Stephen Schneiter said:
Join CIN as we provide a Sneak Peek to the next release of CompTIA CySA+ V4 certification. We will welcome special guest @James Stanger and @Nick Pierce as they walk us through why industry is looking for this exam, what is changing in cybersecurity analytics, and take a deep dive into the exam objectives. We will topics covered by the exam and some teaching practices to help deliver the content to students.

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is the premier certification for cyber professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention, and response through continuous security monitoring. It validates a tech professional's expertise in incident response and vulnerability management processes, emphasizing the critical communication skills necessary for effective security analysis and compliance.

Build skills with CompTIA training and validate them with CySA+ certification.
  • Enhance security operations processes, differentiate threat intelligence and threat hunting, and identify malicious activity using appropriate tools.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, prioritize vulnerabilities, and recommend effective mitigation strategies for vulnerability management.
  • Apply attack methodology frameworks, perform incident response, and understand the incident management lifecycle to handle security incidents effectively.
  • Utilize communication best practices to report on vulnerability management and incident response, providing stakeholders with actionable plans and meaningful metrics.
What: CIN Sneak Peek: CySA+ V4
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:00- 2:00 PM CST
Who: Dr. James Stanger, CompTIA and Nick Pierce, Northern Virginia Community College
Where: ON24
Register Here

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CIN The Pulse: Unskilled. The Human Shadow Behind the Artificial Workforce.

Stephen Schneiter
For the next CIN The Pulse session, get ready for an intriguing discussion with Linda Brooks-Rix, co-CEO of AVUE and CompTIA’s James Stanger. Linda is a recognized authority regarding federal human capital management and has been a resource for the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Journal, the Huffington Post, and members of the United States Congress. Over the years, she has implemented technical and AI solutions for the U.S. federal government. She will share her experiences with AI implementation. Linda and James will investigate the rapidly-shifting value shifts that are taking place today in the face of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). In their conversation, they will draw lessons from Linda’s experiences, and use case studies to outline:

  • Forces that have been in motion for decades, and what they mean to AI and AGI
  • Perceptions about the ‘shunning / tioning’ of the workforce
  • The ramifications of AGI, and the most advanced technology we can provide as humans
  • Why organizations “backtrack” on their AI implementations, and how this can be avoided
  • How not all jobs will disappear, but every job will change
  • Durable skills we can hone in the age of AI/AGI
  • How tomorrow’s techs can negotiate the inevitable

What: CIN The Pulse: Unskilled. The Human Shadow Behind the Artificial Workforce
When: March 19th, 2026, 11:00 AM CT / 5:00 PM GMT
Who: James Stanger, Chief Technology Evangelist, Linda Brooks-Rix, co-CEO of AVUE
Where: ON24

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CIN Sneak Peek: CySA+ V4

Stephen Schneiter
Bruce Weaver said:
As an instructor, I enjoy the sneak peek almost as much as the TTT's in that it spends a good amount of time showing where the focus has shifted from the previous versions.

My college has been considering CySA+, and this refresh might be just what we need to get that ball rolling.
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Great! Thank you for the feedback @Bruce Weaver! Good to know the CIN Sneak Peek fits in with instructors.
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