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How Microsoft is Powering AI with Three Mile Island

precious
It's interesting to see Three Mile Island making a comeback with the help of Microsoft's need for power to fuel its AI operations. With the increasing demand for energy, especially for technologies like AI, it's not surprising that nuclear energy is being reconsidered as a reliable source. It'll be worth watching how this partnership impacts both the energy and tech industries moving forward!
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Data certification path is incomplete...

Jose A Ruiz Marquez
Gregory Childers said:
There are several pages that need to be updated. The CEU page doesn't list how many CEUs are required to renew DataX. The pages that give CEUs for passing CompTIA exams make no mention of DataX. The page showing which non-CompTIA certifications grant CEUs makes no mention of DataX.
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Yes, another thing I found kind of baffling is that they don't provide information for CEU's that allows to renew Server+, that cert is not listed anywhere on the recommended external courses or certs to get CEU's.
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How Microsoft is Powering AI with Three Mile Island

Mark Anthony Germanos

Three Mile Island: From Meltdown to Microsoft’s AI Power Play​

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Three Mile Island unit 1 is coming back online, thanks to Microsoft and AI demand.​

Remember Three Mile Island? That nuclear plant south of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that gave us all a scare back in 1979? Well, it’s making a comeback, and this time it’s got Microsoft muscle (and money) in its corner.

A Brief History Lesson​

Three Mile Island was home to two nuclear reactors. In March 1979, Unit 2 suffered a partial meltdown, causing the worst commercial nuclear accident in U.S. history. While Unit 1 kept chugging along, it eventually closed in 2019 due to economic pressures. Producing electricity there was more expensive than other providers using cheaper natural gas.

New Owner, New Expectations​

Constellation Energy now owns three Mile Island. That’s not the only nuclear power plant Constellation owns. Here’s a partial list:
  • South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (Texas)
  • Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station (unit 1, Pennsylvania)
  • Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station (Illinois)
  • Byron Nuclear Generating Station (Illinois)
  • Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (Maryland)
  • Clinton Nuclear Generating Station (Illinois)
  • Dresden Generating Station (Illinois)
  • Ginna Nuclear Generating Station (New York)
  • James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (New York)
  • LaSalle County Nuclear Generating Station (Illinois)
  • Limerick Nuclear Power Plant (Pennsylvania)
  • Nine Mile Point Nuclear Generating Station (New York)
  • Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (Pennsylvania)
  • Quad Cities Nuclear Generating Station (Illinois)
  • Salem Nuclear Power Plant (New Jersey) (minority owner)

Enter Microsoft / Enter Microsoft Muscle / Enter Microsoft Money (whichever heading you prefer)​

Microsoft, in its quest to power the AI revolution, needs electricity. They need electricity to a) power the servers running and supporting CoPilot, and b) provide cooling in the server rooms housing those servers. The servers create heat. The rooms have to stay cool. They need industrial strength air conditioning.

How Much Power Can Three Mile Island Generate?​

Microsoft’s deal with Constellation is for a whopping 835 megawatts of electricity. That’s enough to power about 800,000 homes. All this electricity will come from Three Mile Island and go towards powering Microsoft’s AI ambitions. They’re diving headfirst into the AI pool, and they need a lot of energy to keep those servers cool and running.

Summary​

AI servers are creating more electricity demand than what our current infrastructure can supply. Expect more stories like this to come, to keep AI alive.

More​

AI ain’t so tough. See https://cybersafetynet.net/category/ai/ to help understand and use Artificial intelligence.
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Teaching CASP+ next week

precious
aleibl said:
Teaching CASP+ this very week! :cool: What I really look forward to is the crypto/PKI day. Finally a course that allots enough time to cover these subjects in the depth they deserve and not rush through them!
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That sounds exciting! Crypto and PKI are such foundational topics for security, and it's great that you have enough time to dive deep into them. Covering asymmetric vs. symmetric encryption, hashing, key management, and certificate authorities in detail really gives learners a solid understanding of secure communication. Plus, it's always fun to see that "aha!" moment when students grasp how all the pieces fit together in a practical security architecture. Do you have any specific labs or demos planned for that day?
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Changing email for CIN

aleibl
Emmanuel Phakula Mandala said:
@aleibl they once did explain about this issue of email addresses in one of the sessions i think the best way is to contact the administrators directly maybe the issue can be addressed quickly.
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Yes, but how do I contact them? I may be blind (wouldn't be the first time), but I can't find a support link or email.
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Changing email for CIN

aleibl
Good morning/evening/night everyone,

Just caught up with the DataX TTT (great job, RJ!) and @Stephen Schneiter 's comments about CIN membership and the email address we use prompted me to look at my profile.

When I signed up a few years ago, I used my personal email address and for some time there was no issue with getting exam vouchers but lately I didn't receive any. I put one training provider I work for in the profile but it no longer seems sufficient. Now I tried to change my email address but it wouldn't let me.

Is there a way to change the email address to one supplied by the training provider?

And if that's not the issue, any pointers would be very much appreciated!

Many thanks,

Andreas
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Teaching CASP+ next week

precious
Brian Ford said:
Yes. My experience mirrors exactly what Greg is saying about tech experience. Same for CISSP. CASP+ is incredibly hard for students who don't have any kind of people or staff management experience. I'd go as far as saying CISSP is almost impossible for those folks.

Student screening and checking prerequisites is an near impossible administrative task. It comes down to if the student doesn't have the prerequisite requirements and institution points that out but said student wants to pay for the course; should the registrar stop them?

When I take on clients seeking either CASP+ or CISSP they are people that don't want to sit for a class with others. Either the course meeting times or schedule doesn't work for them or they just don't want to sit with other learners. I have clients complete a survey that asks about all prerequisites and other certification programs. I often see expired certifications (which are easy to check for CompTIA). When I meet with the client I go over those survey answers. But in the end the client is paying me to get them that certification so I tailor the engagement to the client. My clients are always adults who are years or decades away from their last academic experience. I start off with lots of knowledge transfer (they read and study on their own) and then hammer them hard with test taking (they take tests on their own and we review the results). CASP+ engagements almost always go smoothly because the scope of the topics covered is well aligned to many IT jobs. CISSP is a completely different story because the body of knowledge is so broad that no one I've worked with has worked in all of those domains.
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I completely agree with you @Brian Ford about the challenges with CASP+ and CISSP for those lacking management experience. Tailoring your approach and focusing on knowledge transfer seems effective. Aligning content with real-world applications also helps bridge experience gaps. Thanks for sharing!
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Teaching CASP+ next week

precious
TechTrainer11 said:
I have been teaching CASP for many years and am looking forward to the Train the Trainer for CSAP in its newer name SecurityX, I add labs and activities for managers on this course, what do you include when delivering a CASP+ course for added value.
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It's great to hear about your experience with CASP+ and the excitement for SecurityX! I also integrate labs into my CASP+ training to provide added value, particularly focusing on real-world scenarios that senior security professionals and managers might encounter, I focus on incorporating hands-on labs and activities that enhance real-world applications. I often use platforms like Hack The Box (HTB) and TryHackMe to create practical scenarios that allow students to apply what they've learned in a safe environment. Additionally, incorporating Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges helps to reinforce skills and foster a competitive spirit among students.

I also find that including discussions on current trends in cybersecurity, such as threat intelligence and incident response strategies, adds significant relevance to the course. It encourages students to think critically and stay updated with the evolving landscape.
Some of the key labs I include are:
  • Incident Response Simulation: This allows students to manage an incident from detection to remediation, practicing decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
  • Cryptography Implementation: I use OpenSSL to guide students through encryption, decryption, and key management with algorithms like AES and RSA, helping them understand the depth of cryptographic solutions.
  • Risk Management Workshops: I present case studies for students to analyze and recommend mitigation strategies, which gets them thinking like CISOs.
Looking forward for SecurityX TTT.
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Data certification path is incomplete...

precious
Ednei P. de Melo said:
Hello everyone! I don't know if this is the right channel to report this, but here goes anyway: through its blog, CompTIA published an interesting article about data-focused certifications: Data+, DataSys+ and DataX. The problem is that the section dedicated to publicizing the certification paths does not include the other certifications besides CompTIA Data+. It would be better to take a look... &;-D

Blog post link: https://www.comptia.org/blog/enhanc...s-with-the-comptia-data-pathway-certification
Link to the path disclosure: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/which-certification
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Thanks @Ednei P. de Melo for the heads-up! This feedback is definitely valuable, and bringing attention to the missing certifications in the path disclosure will help make the certification paths clearer.
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Looking for an adjunct trainer for any of these certs - Cloud+ Cysa+ Pentest

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Kristin Pelletier said:
Please message me for more information. We are gearing up for when these courses are approved through FLDOE. Fall time frame. Thanks!
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Kristin,

I might be interested if you have any openings in the future. I was at PSC as an Assistant Professor in Pensacola for 2023-2024. I decided to take Fall 2024 off. After four years of school (Ph.D. IT) along with full-time work, and my Ph.D., my wife and I needed a break. I taught 10 CompTIA classes in those two semesters. Taught Sec+, CySA+, Windows Server, Windows Client, and Office.

Traveling to Tallahassee would be impossible if it was weekly.

I passed my Sec+ to try and help my students, in June.

[email protected]
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Help for Student re: Request for Accommodation due to English as a Second Language

Rick Butler
dlross said:
Thanks for the information. I talked to her, and we just spent a day running through practice tests and built up a vocabulary list of words she didn't know. She went in to a testing center and passed! She had just under three minutes to spare, but she did pass. Thanks for checking in with me. :)
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Good news on the pass.

There've been times when I finished with a couple minutes to spare...and I speak English taking an English-languaged exam...lol
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Cloud+ Series - How do I register?

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KGreen said:
I registered OK. When I used the "add to Google Calendar" feature it added to 3-5pm EST. Description is 2-4 CDT. Are we moving to an early time slot, or is this just for the short Cloud+ session?

Cloud CV0-004 TTT Series

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This is the TTT for new version and the time is different with different timezones.
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N+ VOUCHER :

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Stuart said:
I believe the vouchers for N+ are being sent out in batches. There are a lot of checks that need to be completed, especially considering past misuse, so it’s important to be patient and allow some time for the process to finish. I’m sure @Stephen Schneiter will update everyone once all the vouchers have been distributed, and at that point, you can follow up if needed.

I imagine Stephen is receiving several inquiries about this daily, which must be quite overwhelming.

From my perspective, the Train the Trainer sessions we have access to are invaluable. The opportunity to learn the new materials and engage with fellow trainers for free is worth far more than the cost of a voucher. It’s truly impressive how much effort Stephen and the team put into organising these sessions at no charge to us.

I’d recommend waiting a few more weeks to see how things progress before reaching out again. It is very much appreciated.
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Excellent and valuable input! Thank you for reminding us of key points made in your post above.
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Leveraging CompTIA DataX for Data-Driven Security Strategies

abiodun1991
Emmanuel Phakula Mandala said:
@precious This CompTIA Data X certification will have a significant impact in a position to say students will be equipped with a lot of information when it comes to data analytics remember they have to tackle with the core concepts of data analysis, including data mining, manipulation, and visualization. This certification is crucial for making informed, data -driven decisions
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this data x is very impactfull
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