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Ronald · Apr 21, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
Hello @Haziq Mudzakir, yes you just made it! I just sent you a DM.

Hi @Stephen Schneiter has the CloudNetX voucher already been distributed? I haven’t received mine yet. Thanks!

Carnegie · Apr 21, 2025

Hi James, thank you for sharing this presentation from Robert Wenier. In keeping with our AI theme, I asked Copilot to assist me and here is what I got.

Copilot
AI-generated content may be incorrect
Sure, I'd be happy to help you summarize your presentation titled four_ai_modalities_reduced.pptx.
The presentation discusses the expertise of James Stanger in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure. It includes a conversation with Robert Werner, Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca 1. The chat highlights Stanger's contributions to technology publications and his work at CompTIA 1.
The presentation also covers the four AI modalities:

Agentic: Sentient APIs that deconstruct tasks and report back.
Productive: Training an owned model and interacting with it.
Co-piloting: Summaries that eliminate the need to watch entire Zoom sessions.
General Knowledge: Queries answered by an "oracle at Delphi".

The slides feature images related to the topics discussed, including a screenshot of a chat interface, a close-up of a keyboard, and a picture of Robert Werner.
If you need more detailed information or assistance with another aspect of your presentation, feel free to ask!

Tony Mationg · Apr 21, 2025

Now all is clarified now. Thanks you @Stephen!

James Stanger · Apr 21, 2025

Hey, everyone!

We're all using AI, sure. But, can you easily summarize the four modalities, or ways, that we use AI? The attached slide deck (put it into "Presentation mode") contains a summary, as given to me from Robert Wenier, who leads up AstraZeneca's cloud and data center tech. The slide deck contains examples, including of agentic. The last image shows code on the left, and an agent checking code on the right.

Robert may look a bit like a bouncer or a U.S. Secret Service agent, but he's a fount of wisdom! Let me know what you think, folks!

James Stanger - Olympia, Washington, United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn

Location: Olympia · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View James Stanger’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

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James Stanger · Apr 21, 2025

Bradley Haynes said:
Has anyone used Hack The Box? https://www.hackthebox.com/ I like their overall "culture" It may be worth looking into.

Good question, man. Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

James Stanger · Apr 21, 2025

Can't wait to see you all join in, man. This is going to be a really, really good one: Bill Newhouse, for example, has led NIST in helping adopt the new Post-Quantum Cryptography standards. You don't get much bigger than GDIT when it comes to government contractors; these folks work with various U.S. and global government and private entities. For example, every U.S. submarine is created by Electric Boat, a subdivision of General Dynamics; GDIT supports those efforts. And, just about a week ago, I was in the UK talking with a bank called UBS. We discussed how VectraAI has a cutting-edge, real analytics solution for monitoring Active Directory attacks. So, it's really going to be fun talking with everyone!

https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4892600/BA2469BD3951E3CA1E9BF6B5E2555653

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Location: Olympia · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View James Stanger’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

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Abu Afza · Apr 21, 2025

Hi Stephen, do you have any updates on CloudNetX vouchers?

Stephen Schneiter · Apr 21, 2025

Haziq Mudzakir said:
Hi CINers, I would like to ask, is it still possible for me to be eligible to get the voucher exam for CloudNetX because I just finished watched all the 5-sessions videos on-demand by today (20 April 2025) ?

Hello @Haziq Mudzakir, yes you just made it!

I just sent you a DM.

Stephen Schneiter · Apr 21, 2025

Access to CertMaster Perform provided as part of the CIN TTT series is valid for 90 days once you activate the code. The only exception is the A+ Core 1 and Core 2, which are valid for 120 days, given that they are two separate series.

To renew, you need to talk with your CompTIA representative.

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · Apr 21, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
Hello CINners! We have a special virtual livestream event coming up just for you! CompTIA and Dr. James Stanger will be conducting a workshop at the AFCEA TechNetCyber Baltimore conference on May 7th, 2025.

During this session, Dr. Stanger will be joined by special guest Zach Vaughn of Vectra AI, Dr. Matt McFadden of GDIT, and Bill Newhouse of NIST for a discussion of how traditional IT and cybersecurity workflows and approaches are changing in the face of AI and Post-Quantum Computing. They will discuss topics such as:

Analyzing today's vulnerable tech footprint: The impact of Post-Quantum Cryptography and AI on how we do things today

AI: Hunter or hunted? A look at the attack lifecycle and today's hybrid environments - traditional and AI-based approaches

Migrating to post-quantum encryption

How AI and Post-Quantum are affecting traditional pen testing, analytics, and attack surface paradigms

A practical overview of post-quantum issues and readiness: What we've learned from past rollouts

Analyzing your problem surface for post-quantum readiness

Upskilling opportunities

We are pleased to offer this event to CIN members in conjunction with the AFCEA TechNet Baltimore conference attendees. Your participation will even include a Participation of Attendance certificate valid for two hours of CE credit for CompTIA certifications.

What: CIN TTT Series A+ Core 1 1202 10 sessions
When: May 7, 2025 12:30-2:30 PM Central Daylight Time
Who: Dr. James Stanger, Zach Vaughn, Dr. Matt McFadden, Bill Newhouse
Where: ON24

REGISTER HERE

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Registered . Thanks @Stephen Schneiter

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · Apr 21, 2025

precious said:
No CVE = ChaosCVE
IDs = Industry Glue
This is a “Five-Alarm Fire”

This is very crucial and very very needed because cataloging and standardizing identifiers for publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities is'nt something that should be left to chance.

Good to know news it has been renewed/extended.

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · Apr 21, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
My A+ and Network+ had expiration dates in 2028. This was due to my earning the CASP+ and then renewing it by passing the ISACA CISM.

I passed the fifth version of Network+, which extended my Net+ and A+ until 2031. My first Network+ certification was in 2005.

At this point, I don't really see the point of taking any of the certification exams again if I've already passed them. Especially if I've passed multiple versions already.

I didn't even study for the Net+ this time. Didn't even download the objectives. Just signed up and took it blind and passed easily. The exams don't change enough from one version to the next to justify constantly retaking them. Maybe 10%-15% changes, tops.

I'll just renew them with CEUs from now on because there is zero value to constantly retaking exams just because the version changes. They don't list the version number on the certificate. Just the date originally earned and the expiration date.

For the record, none of my clients require that I have the most current CISSP, CISM, CAPM, MS Azure, or any other certification. It makes no sense at all for me to retake any CompTIA exam that I've already passed before.

I've still got DataX and Linux+ left to pass, and then I'm done taking CompTIA exams.

This is a rich and awesome certification series you have in your arsenal. Yes there comes a time when you no longer feel the need to keep recertifiy.

All the best in your DataX and Linux+ certs.

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · Apr 21, 2025

Keith Consol said:
I received an answer from CompTIA. Posting it here for others.

You don’t need to purchase CertMaster Labs Tech+ when you purchase CertMaster Learn Tech+. CertMaster Learn already includes the labs as part of the curriculum, so there’s no need for an additional purchase.

CertMaster Labs Tech+ are typically purchased alongside a Tech+ Student Guide to provide students with hands-on lab experiences. However, since CertMaster Learn integrates these labs within the learning platform, it covers both the curriculum and lab activities.

Thanks for explaining this...

Good to know

VICTOR CHIDI OKPURUKA · Apr 21, 2025

Thanks alot. good to hear.
Already taking a Linux+ session - and look forward for a refresher.

Thanks

Stephen Schneiter said:
We will have a TTT series for Linux+ when it is launched. It is scheduled to launch later this year, I believe I have seen late July as the launch date. Keep checking back here in the community and we will announce the TTT series once it is confirmed.

Ronald · Apr 20, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
Hello CINners! We have a special virtual livestream event coming up just for you! CompTIA and Dr. James Stanger will be conducting a workshop at the AFCEA TechNetCyber Baltimore conference on May 7th, 2025.

During this session, Dr. Stanger will be joined by special guest Zach Vaughn of Vectra AI, Dr. Matt McFadden of GDIT, and Bill Newhouse of NIST for a discussion of how traditional IT and cybersecurity workflows and approaches are changing in the face of AI and Post-Quantum Computing. They will discuss topics such as:

Analyzing today's vulnerable tech footprint: The impact of Post-Quantum Cryptography and AI on how we do things today

AI: Hunter or hunted? A look at the attack lifecycle and today's hybrid environments - traditional and AI-based approaches

Migrating to post-quantum encryption

How AI and Post-Quantum are affecting traditional pen testing, analytics, and attack surface paradigms

A practical overview of post-quantum issues and readiness: What we've learned from past rollouts

Analyzing your problem surface for post-quantum readiness

Upskilling opportunities

We are pleased to offer this event to CIN members in conjunction with the AFCEA TechNet Baltimore conference attendees. Your participation will even include a Participation of Attendance certificate valid for two hours of CE credit for CompTIA certifications.

What: CIN TTT Series A+ Core 1 1202 10 sessions
When: May 7, 2025 12:30-2:30 PM Central Daylight Time
Who: Dr. James Stanger, Zach Vaughn, Dr. Matt McFadden, Bill Newhouse
Where: ON24

REGISTER HERE

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Done registered. Thanks @Stephen Schneiter

abiodun1991 · Apr 20, 2025

Haziq Mudzakir said:
Hi CINers, I would like to ask, is it still possible for me to be eligible to get the voucher exam for CloudNetX because I just finished watched all the 5-sessions videos on-demand by today (20 April 2025) ?

If you meet the requirement you will be considered
the criteria is that you must watch on demand after two week of completion of the webinar .
however @Stephen Schneiter can explain better

Haziq Mudzakir · Apr 20, 2025

Hi CINers, I would like to ask, is it still possible for me to be eligible to get the voucher exam for CloudNetX because I just finished watched all the 5-sessions videos on-demand by today (20 April 2025) ?

MBA · Apr 20, 2025

It sounds great!

abiodun1991 · Apr 20, 2025

Damion McCurdy said:
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This confuses me.

Don't confuse
Just purchased another access code

abiodun1991 · Apr 20, 2025

precious said:
It's not really a problem, it's that the access code given is about to expire, to continue you need to purchase another access code

Exactly.

precious · Apr 19, 2025

superguruman said:
same problem

It's not really a problem, it's that the access code given is about to expire, to continue you need to purchase another access code

superguruman · Apr 19, 2025

same problem

Gregory Childers · Apr 19, 2025

Rafael Caballero said:
Typically, the classes I've taught have been based on a tiered pay scale based on class enrollment For example, 5-6 students $55 x 40 hours = $2200
7-8 students $60 x 40 hours = $ 2400 etc. It also varies weather or not the if the class is taught non-stop for a straight 40-hour work week versus over a period of time such as 2 or 3 days a week or even online.

That is an extremely low rate, even for a beginner tech certification such as A+.

Abu Afza · Apr 19, 2025

Stephen Schneiter said:
Hello CINners! We have a special virtual livestream event coming up just for you! CompTIA and Dr. James Stanger will be conducting a workshop at the AFCEA TechNetCyber Baltimore conference on May 7th, 2025.

During this session, Dr. Stanger will be joined by special guest Zach Vaughn of Vectra AI, Dr. Matt McFadden of GDIT, and Bill Newhouse of NIST for a discussion of how traditional IT and cybersecurity workflows and approaches are changing in the face of AI and Post-Quantum Computing. They will discuss topics such as:

Analyzing today's vulnerable tech footprint: The impact of Post-Quantum Cryptography and AI on how we do things today

AI: Hunter or hunted? A look at the attack lifecycle and today's hybrid environments - traditional and AI-based approaches

Migrating to post-quantum encryption

How AI and Post-Quantum are affecting traditional pen testing, analytics, and attack surface paradigms

A practical overview of post-quantum issues and readiness: What we've learned from past rollouts

Analyzing your problem surface for post-quantum readiness

Upskilling opportunities

We are pleased to offer this event to CIN members in conjunction with the AFCEA TechNet Baltimore conference attendees. Your participation will even include a Participation of Attendance certificate valid for two hours of CE credit for CompTIA certifications.

What: CIN TTT Series A+ Core 1 1202 10 sessions
When: May 7, 2025 12:30-2:30 PM Central Daylight Time
Who: Dr. James Stanger, Zach Vaughn, Dr. Matt McFadden, Bill Newhouse
Where: ON24

REGISTER HERE

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