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BrianFord · Jan 29, 2025

This is the CompTIA Instructor Network (CIN). I'm sorry that CompTIA has been unresponsive and you can't contact your account manager. I'm sorry about that. However, it's not appropriate to leave multiple messages in this instructor forum looking for your account manager.

Gregory Childers · Jan 29, 2025

Alibaba released their AI model which they claim outperforms DeepSeek, OpenAI, and Meta.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/alibaba-releases-ai-model-it-claims-surpasses-deepseek-v3-2025-01-29/

Generiss Academy · Jan 29, 2025

Thanks!

Generiss Academy · Jan 29, 2025

Hi Steve, i am a comptia authorized delivery partner based in the UK and my account manager disappeared on me. No replies to emails or calls for a few months now. I need to speak with someone regarding purchases (Labs). Can you please help?

Fanuel · Jan 29, 2025

Please contact @Stephen Schneiter

Generiss Academy · Jan 29, 2025

Hi, can someone please help me. I am an authorized delivery partner and my account manager who i have been communicating with suddenly disappeared. No answers to emails or calls. Comptia help have also been unresponsive. Does anyone know who i can contact? I will really appreciate some clues.

Generiss Academy · Jan 29, 2025

[Please ignore this message]Hi, can someone please help me. I am an authorized delivery partner and my account manager who i have been communicating with suddenly disappeared. No answers to emails or calls. Comptia help have also been unresponsive. Does anyone know who i can contact? I will really appreciate some clues.

Yassia · Jan 29, 2025

Some mistake in Pentest+ TTT courses. We can't select two answers as stated.

BrianFord · Jan 29, 2025

Hello Nathan! Yes, there have been many staffing changes at CompTIA recently. I'm in touch with some folks there, and I will forward your note. Thanks!

precious · Jan 29, 2025

Gregory Childers said:
Facebook did not decide to block posts or groups related to Linux. Most likely it was an error with their algorithms.

Facebook Accidentally Blocks Users From Posting About Linux

After Facebook posts about Linux were removed with warnings about 'malicious software,' Meta blames an enforcement error and says 'discussions of Linux are allowed.'

www.pcmag.com

Thanks for clarity and the link shared

Steve Linthicum · Jan 29, 2025

In conjunction with my use of the DeepSeek application, I did use an account I created (e.g. "[email protected]") to access the site and also used a Google Voice phone number that's connected with the account. One cannot be too careful based upon privacy concerns, particularly when dealing with the site's country of origin. This approach was based on the following AI generated information:

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To login to a DeepSeek account using an anonymous email, you can create a new email address specifically for DeepSeek using a disposable email service and use that email to register for the platform; however, be aware that DeepSeek may require phone verification for account creation, potentially limiting anonymity.

BrianFord · Jan 29, 2025

Hey there, fellow Instructors. A couple of notes if you are teaching Network+ and Security+. I noted that some topics are covered in both, but the coverage between the objectives, the course content, and the possible exam questions may differ.

(1) How DNS works and how DNS is secured. Network+ covers DNS over UDP, DNS over TCP, DNS over HTTP (DoH), and DNS over TLS (DoT). DoT and DoH are included in the latest Network+ objectives (but not in the Security+ objectives. I cover these in both courses. I point out the difference in the objectives. I also challenge (quiz) students with questions that differentiate these protocols. I also noted differences in how the topics were covered in the latest Mike Chapple and Mike Meyers Study Guides.

(2) Disaster Recovery (DR) is covered in Net+ and Sec+. Net+ objectives call out RPO, RTO, MTBF, and MTTR. Sec+ objectives call out RPO, RTO, MTD, and MTBF (no MTTR). I had students ask me questions about this after taking both exams. I recently took the Net+ exam and saw this topic. I'd advise covering these terms in both courses with some reinforcement (ask questions or include them in the quiz).

My advice to students is that understanding the details of a technology or process helps them perform better on exams. These are two topics that I explore in greater depth to aid students in developing that understanding.

Gregory Childers · Jan 29, 2025

CompTIA AI Essentials is now available in the CompTIA store.

CompTIA AI Essentials - CompTIA Marketplace

store.comptia.org

Here is a public announcement on the PR Newswire website.

CompTIA launches new learning resource to build AI readiness in the workplace and classroom

/PRNewswire/ -- CompTIA, Inc. today announced the release of CompTIA AI Essentials, a new learning resource for technology workers, business professionals,...

www.prnewswire.com

James P. · Jan 29, 2025

Ednei P. de Melo said:
You forgot about the incredible array of tools and utilities for both security and system that only exist for Linux. Furthermore, many tasks can be automated through the use of shell scripts. Therefore, in addition to mastering the basics of Linux, include knowledge of scripting... &;-D

So true.

Nathan Denton · Jan 29, 2025

I know that this is for the ITF+ but there is no current group or thread for the Tech+ yet. I was one of the instructor SMEs that met in Chicago during the 2023-2024 school year to help develop the new Tech+ course. While teaching the course this year, I noticed that there were several issues with the content. Since there have been a lot of changes within CompTIA recently, I was hoping that someone within the CompTIA organization might be willing to set up a focus group to review the content and suggest changes to the Tech+ course now that we have had a chance to teach the content. If so I would be interested in being part of the focus group

Gregory Childers · Jan 29, 2025

Facebook did not decide to block posts or groups related to Linux. Most likely it was an error with their algorithms.

Facebook Accidentally Blocks Users From Posting About Linux

After Facebook posts about Linux were removed with warnings about 'malicious software,' Meta blames an enforcement error and says 'discussions of Linux are allowed.'

www.pcmag.com

Damilola · Jan 29, 2025

Good day, everyone

actively looking for a instructor to take the project+ training in this Q1

its a virtual training in CET timezone. Dates hasn't been confirmed yet

Ednei P. de Melo · Jan 28, 2025

You forgot about the incredible array of tools and utilities for both security and system that only exist for Linux. Furthermore, many tasks can be automated through the use of shell scripts. Therefore, in addition to mastering the basics of Linux, include knowledge of scripting... &;-D

precious · Jan 28, 2025

A recent Facebook decision to block posts and groups related to Linux, categorizing them as "cybersecurity threats," and even claiming that Linux is malware is a big concern within the tech community. DistroWatch, has reported being restricted since January 19, with users experiencing account suspensions for disseminating Linux-related content. As instructors and IT professionals, many of us rely on social media platforms like Facebook to share knowledge, discuss open-source tools, and educate others about Linux.
How will this impact the tech community and cybersecurity education?

Bruce Weaver · Jan 28, 2025

CompTIA CIN sneak peek for the 1200 series just dropped. Feb 12th. A fellow instructor sent me a link and I've registered, but I haven't been able to locate it in CIN but this link works for registration https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4844699/145A0698A4BAE53973A31C74EC49563C

James P. · Jan 28, 2025

Tess Sluijter said:
That's honestly not a shift and definitely not a recent one.

If you want to do any serious DevOps or security work, you cannot evade Linux. The systems we defend, the systems our software runs on, they run Linux. "The cloud"? As the joke goes, it's just someone else's computer. And it runs Linux. Has done so for decades.

I agree with your comment, I started as a UNIX Database Admin in the Military and this was in the 90's, when IT and certifications were not required and mainly people talked about coding and coding languages, The shift that I referred to was the basic System Admin requirements that does not require a deep knowledge of coding, but in this day in IT (System Administration) it is a requirement in part to what you have expressed about how now Linux is everywhere and has migrated over the years right under our noses to be that OS that provides a lot of robust resources on every level. Great to see your perspective as well.

Bruce Weaver · Jan 28, 2025

Ednei P. de Melo said:
Taking this opportunity, is it possible to request a new voucher? I received the voucher for the Tech+ certification, but it was valid until the end of 2024 and because of other priorities, I ended up letting the time pass. I regret it until now... &;-D

Perhaps there is hope! You might double check the year on that email. Mine was good until 12/31/2025. Considering the Tech+ launch was in August of '24.....

Stephen Schneiter · Jan 28, 2025

BrianFord said:
The process behind TTT events is that they follow the course introduction or update webinar and try to be completed before the release. If you are looking at courses under development on this site,

https://www.comptia.org/training/resources/exam-objectives/exam-objectives-under-development

You can get clues as to what courses are being released or updated.

Correct! As @Brian Ford mentioned, we host TTT series with the launch of CompTIA certification exams. If you follow the site referenced, you will get an idea of what is coming up.

Looking ahead at teh first part of the year, we are currently running the PenTest+ TTT series. Then we will host a SecurityX series and then move into CloundNetX and A+. So it is going to be a busy six months to get things rolling in 2025.

You will want to keep checking back here in the community, as we will post updates and registration links.

precious · Jan 28, 2025

BrianFord said:
The process behind TTT events is that they follow the course introduction or update webinar and try to be completed before the release. If you are looking at courses under development on this site,

https://www.comptia.org/training/resources/exam-objectives/exam-objectives-under-development

You can get clues as to what courses are being released or updated.

This is so helpful

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