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Security+ Unusual Request from Contractor

Gregory Childers
dlross said:
Hello,

There's a company that reached out to me that was interested in hiring me to teach Security+ as a subcontractor for them when they are able to obtain contracts. I have no problem with that. Today, they contacted me and said they may are negotiating for a client in Costa Rica, and they want to know what the charge would be for the courseware and labs. So I asked them if they were expecting me to bring all that to the table, and they said yes. I'm fine with that. I have an LLC, but it sounds as though I would need to become a CompTIA authorized provider. Does anyone know the process for setting that up, or could perhaps point me in the direction of someone at CompTIA who could advise me?

Thanks!

DRoss
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As a contractor, I would NEVER agree to buy courseware and labs for a client. I would direct them to CompTIA to purchase it directly.

I've been scammed too many times. If they want courseware, they can get it.
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Linux+

Vijay Kumar
BrianFord said:
The last Linux+ TTT was XK0-005, which finished up in June 2024. I wouldn't expect the next one until 2027. Check the Resources section for the recordings.
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The new version of Linux+ XK0-006 has been introduced and will be available from 15th July 25. So I asked this question.

I don't know, I received this mail only. OR all of us got such a mail.
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Train-the-Trainer for CompTIA Data+ DA0-002

Jeff Strain
Stephen Schneiter said:
Hello @Marais Viljoen, the date for Data+ DA0-002 has not been set yet. The exam is not scheduled to launch until later this year. Once we have more information on the actual launch date, we will begin scheduling the TTT series for it. Stay tuned here in the CIN community for the announcement once finalized.
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Wow, Data+ TTT was just last year and maybe another one for the new exam coming up. You all are really pumping out the training's the last two years. I think I have been able to participate in all of them, LOL.
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Security+ and Certified Ethical Hacker Content Overlap

Michael Schmitz
Jeff Strain said:
I agree with this assessment. CEH was a popular certification for a short time, but it eventually lost its appeal in the tech community. HR is extremely slow, so the demand remains. I would argue that OCSP is the entry-level cert in this area, and most others are insufficient. Just my 2 cents.
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Maybe the Industry in the US is adopting faster then here in Germany / Europe.
OCSP is totally different, since they offer live Hacking Exams for 24h to solve the Challanges.. If you like to do that.
The only interessting Course for me would be the SOC Exam to defend the Enviroment. Also 24h time slot.. Maybe next year, when there is an good Offer around Black Friday. For this year i have enough on the Table to get through.
In the End all in this Industry wanna make money, doesn`t matter if you name them OSCP, EC, CompTIA, HPE, Microsoft and so on.
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Security+ and Certified Ethical Hacker Content Overlap

Jeff Strain
Gregory Childers said:
EC-Council has fallen out of favor in the industry.


Multiple charges of plagiarism
Low quality content
Publicly sexist remarks by the founders
Company better at marketing than providing value
Completely overpriced certs

If someone wants to be a PenTester, I'd take PenTest+ first and then the OCSP. That's a MUCH MORE valuable cert than the CEH.
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I agree with this assessment. CEH was a popular certification for a short time, but it eventually lost its appeal in the tech community. HR is extremely slow, so the demand remains. I would argue that OCSP is the entry-level cert in this area, and most others are insufficient. Just my 2 cents.
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Hiring for an A+ Trainer to start in September

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We are looking to hire an A+ Trainer to start in September. Located in Winston-Salem, NC and the class will be in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm - 8:30pm. Please let me know if you are interested by emailing me at [email protected].

Thank you,
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Adjunct College Teaching Interest-Canvas LMS (2 years Professor)

Mr. Vasquez
Steve Linthicum said:
Sounds like me a few years and decades back. I recall those days of operating on overload, with a full-time teaching load and adding additional teaching assignments. Thankfully, with retirement-related income, it's time to smell the roses.
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Yeah, I'm working as a full time engineer and teaching part time at two colleges. It's a lot but I want to save up for a nice early retirement. Let the good times roll.
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Canvas Integration - Concerns for default Point Values

Mr. Vasquez
glee said:
Hello,

I am working with the CompTIA implementation team, but curious if others have identified these issues and how you are handling it.

When reviewing the point value of lab assignments, I observed that some labs seem wildly pointed which will result in significantly skewing grades without intervention.

Live labs (Perform product) are all pointed at 1 point, where as simulated labs are typically pointed based on the number of steps graded (ex: 2-10).

My concern is for live labs which appear to be consistently be valued at 1 point is devaluing them considerably against simulated labs which require much less work. Additionally, some simulated labs seeming to not follow the convention of one point per item graded and are pointed with what appear as crazy inappropriate values (upwards of over 30,000 points).

While I can update point values in Canvas, this appears to be a manually intensive operation, requiring each assignment to be updated individually. I am curious if others have seen this and have a better work around other than manually updating each assignment point value.

examples of simulated lab point values identified in Certmaster Perform Network + out of normal range for reference:
4.1.7 – Lab Explore ARP in Wireshark 311 points

4.4.7 - Lab: Use IPv4 Test Tools 611 points

6.4.11 - Lab: Troubleshoot IP Configuration 3 31,111 points

9.2.5 – Lab: Analyze a DDos Attack 1,111 points

12.1.9 - Lab: Configure Wireless Profiles 51 points

** any "live" lab 1 point
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I use Canvas regularly and I end up having to go into assignments view and either adjusting the percentage of the grade assignments are worth, or manually changing the points to something reasonable. It's not the end of the world, but it is a bit of a hassle. I hope by now you have figured it out. Good luck!
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