Mark Anthony Germanos said:

For starters, I passed SecurityX on Thursday. Slightly more miserable than PenTest+ a few years back.

NIST was not on the test. However, this was the first time I have ever seen DKIM/SPF on a test.

145 minutes with no bathroom break. Not sure how long CompTIA can sustain that policy.

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I was done in an hour. I've never needed a break during an exam. If I have to go, I go before the exam.

Congratulations to you Precious. Welcome to the team

Mark Anthony Germanos said:

For starters, I passed SecurityX on Thursday. Slightly more miserable than PenTest+ a few years back.

NIST was not on the test. However, this was the first time I have ever seen DKIM/SPF on a test.

145 minutes with no bathroom break. Not sure how long CompTIA can sustain that policy.

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Once you do CISSP\ISSAP\CISM\CRISC \GSEC , you'll realize its industry norm. Its a long exam . You can take a bathroom break but the clock will run

Sorry, "the Annoying One," but if you actually read my post, you'll easily understand that I'm talking about knowledge refreshers.

I mentioned vouchers because CompTIA sometimes offers them, and the exams are very expensive, even for us trainers. But if I was really annoying, I apologize for hurting your intelligence.

For starters, I passed SecurityX on Thursday. Slightly more miserable than PenTest+ a few years back.

NIST was not on the test. However, this was the first time I have ever seen DKIM/SPF on a test.

145 minutes with no bathroom break. Not sure how long CompTIA can sustain that policy.

No complaining. I was told by CompTIA it would be about two more weeks about four weeks ago. This is the logical time to check back in.

Luis Almeida said:

As you know, everything starts with networks and operating systems.
With new technologies and Linux as the foundation of the cloud, it makes perfect sense to refresh some topics, particularly Linux.
I have some Linux knowledge and know how necessary it is, so I think a refresher with a voucher is necessary.

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You can always watch the old TTT Recordings.
Is it just me, that i do not find it normal, to post that " i need the free voucher" is offensive?
Sounds like a lot of CIN Members are only there for getting the Free Vouchers from a TTT.. (For as long as they are 100% Discounted)..

Like the People on Conference, that only visit booths to get the free SWAG.: Annoying People..

Some other Thread in CIN said: Maybe the End of August. They will be there, when they will be ready. I do not understand, why people still ask this question?
A) it is posted so often in other Threads, when you search for it, the Answer will be the same written down.
B) it is mentioned in the TTT in the Beginning
C) If you need the Exam that fast, just buy a voucher and take the Exam. You may ask your CompTIA PBM, if they have a Discount VOucher for you....
D) You will not get the Voucher faster, by complaining here..
Michael

I have not received these A+ vouchers yet.

Hemlock said:

Yes, there is no bulk discount. I'm simply referring to and questioning about how schools that teach to CompTIA certifications purchase vouchers for their students.
As an example... in past years, we used the online form and would buy (let's say) five A+ vouchers with the academy discount.
This process seems to be gone.

I've sent an email to academy @ comptia.org hoping to hear back on how to proceed on purchasing vouchers.

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If your account at store.comptia.org doesn't show the academic pricing, (a lot of people have this issue) what most here seem to be doing is placing an order with their rep to get the correct price. Please let us know if the email you sent bears fruit!

Bruce Weaver said:

Vouchers are included in tuition at my college, there is no bulk discount for us, but we purchase using academic pricing and keep a few on hand for each certification and restock as needed.

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This is actually a good suggestion. I think I'll make this suggestion to the board at my college.

Michael Schmitz said:

I passed today. So again, thank you for the Voucher.

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Congratulations

Hello Everyone

Am new here is the link still available for the A+ TTT, Thanks in advance for helping.

Michael Schmitz said:

I bet you see that more and more happens in the near Future. Not long, and you will see the first AI Generate Candidates in the Camera.. . And i have no idea, what are the right Answers today for DEI . But that will go out of scope here.

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That has already happened. I was at a conference where one of the speakers admitted his company had hired a fake employee. They used AI to generate fake images, a fake resume, fake everything. The "employee" immediately started exfiltrating data while onboarding.

Gregory Childers said:

Generative AI tools are great for research and preparation, provided you use comprehensive prompts and are mindful of potential hallucinations.

The problem that we've discovered is candidates who actively use AI DURING THE INTERVIEW.

If you can't answer basic interview questions without assistance, the answer is a definitive NO.

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I bet you see that more and more happens in the near Future. Not long, and you will see the first AI Generate Candidates in the Camera.. . And i have no idea, what are the right Answers today for DEI . But that will go out of scope here.

Jzol said:

Keep it going right??

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Absolutely, Jackie! Unfortunately, the forum doesn't support pinning posts to the top of the Home Page, so unless explore the subs, they won't know this particular post exists. Glad you found it and gave us a shoutout.

I surely hope you heal quickly. I've had a few friends who have had fusion surgeries in the past and I could see how uncomfortable it is during the process.

We're glad to have you and hope find the value of CIN as we have, post tons, and find some good friendships out here. I certainly have. And I'd like to count you among them! Feel free to post questions or hit me up on DM if there's something I can answer for you.

Welcome!

/r

The simplest way is to gain access to the CompTIA Network+ course licences, where you’ll find resources such as the training/learning plan, labs, PowerPoint slides, and more.

Bruce Weaver said:

Vouchers are included in tuition at my college, there is no bulk discount for us, but we purchase using academic pricing and keep a few on hand for each certification and restock as needed.

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Yes, there is no bulk discount. I'm simply referring to and questioning about how schools that teach to CompTIA certifications purchase vouchers for their students.
As an example... in past years, we used the online form and would buy (let's say) five A+ vouchers with the academy discount.
This process seems to be gone.

I've sent an email to academy @ comptia.org hoping to hear back on how to proceed on purchasing vouchers.

Mark Anthony Germanos said:

Maybe the test writers are tired of getting feedback such as “in which part of the universe are you finding this content?”

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I assume they go to some Instance before they go to the Testitem writer. Maybe the Psycometrics / Numbercruncher check them.
I remember, that i sometimes wrote earlier, that i do not understand this question as Non Engl. Speaker, since it misses 1-2 Information.but that may the reason to make it more difficult to answer..

Keep it going right??

1) Who are you, for whom do you teach/work?

Im Jackie and im at St. Petersburg College and hold the sec+ and CySA+

2) What is your current certification that you're working? Pentest, Linux and sorry everyone CISM but on hold due to a surgery I had weeks ago (spinal fusion)

3) What kind of success stories do you have from where you're working?
I think it comes from my view as I found out about CIN through our rep. I love teaching students but eventually want to do something in cybersecurity in Florida as I have my masters in cybersecurity. One day work at CompTIA but my LinkedIn is a mess as surgery has made me relax and sadly im on a hold. Im buying a shirt saying I made it through spinal surgery lol.

Rick Butler said:

I have a new shirt for you, Jason...

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(another reason why I don't do apple products...btw...)

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...and where do we purchase that shirt?

Jerry93 said:

To add to this, I recall Stephen mentioning in one of the TTT videos that you need to be an Active Member of CIN. I'm assuming this means the title below your name must be at least "Active Member" or higher. I'm open to correction.

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Lets ask the man himself so we both know and maybe I can get more popular on here since I'm navigating this myself and learning lol @Stephen Schneiter to earn the voucher would my profile need to say active member? I actually found out about the CIN network prior but had major issues with another university so sadly I had some cred. but I saw Linux and AI essentials is coming up and wanted to verify. Thank you sir!

Steve Linthicum said:

In retirement, I still remain active in California's community college system, serving as a course reviewer in its C-ID Program. An active effort for faculty involves the creation and utilization of "free textbooks" in what is called the OER program. Two potential resources out there that relate to CompTIA certifications are available for consideration. There may be more, and if you locate them, I'd appreciate it if you'd provide the link.

Network+
Security+

Steve Linthicum, JD, CISSP
Professor Emeritus

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This is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

Vouchers are included in tuition at my college, there is no bulk discount for us, but we purchase using academic pricing and keep a few on hand for each certification and restock as needed.