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TraceyO · Jan 12, 2026

Stephen Schneiter said:
HAPPY HOLIDAY!!

CINners, it has been a great year!! In 2025 we have added 1,895 new members to our community bringing the CIN community to just under 8,000 global members. In the community, we have shared great conversations, connections, resources and delivered 140 CIN webinars!

While we are excited about 2025 and all the great connections made, we are really looking forward to a fantastic 2026! We are already underway planning webinars for the year, which will include series covering SecAI+, AutoOps+, CySA+, DataSys+, Security+, and SecOT+, just to name a few! We are also looking to welcome CIN's 10,000th member!

This community would not be where it is today without you!! Your participation and interest keep the community alive! In this holiday season, we wish you the very best and hope you have a great 2026!

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Happy holidays!

Thank you for everything you and the CIN team do to keep our community thriving. The growth, the quality of the webinars, and the sense of connection here have been incredible to be part of. I’m looking forward to learning, connecting, and contributing even more in 2026. Cheers to what’s ahead!

Rick Butler · Jan 12, 2026

Kwabena Fred said:
Passed CompTIA Tech+: It’s always beneficial to revisit foundational courses periodically—they help keep your skills sharp and ensure you stay current in the rapidly evolving world of technology.

I took that one last back in 2021, just as a cold turkey, no studying - didn't get a perfect score, so that underscores this point...always stuff to learn.

Rick Butler · Jan 12, 2026

karthik.Es said:
@Gregory Childers thanks for your response. Kindly guide from where or how I can have access to official training materials like PPTs for the new courses.

thanks in advance.

Karthik: To get a hold of official curriculum from CompTIA, you'll need to connect to your CompTIA Business Development Manager if you/your organization is a Partner with CompTIA.

Tony Mationg · Jan 12, 2026

Hello @Stephen Schneiter ! May I request to your good office for an assistance on this? I appreciate your help. Thank you! (For context, I haven't use or schedule the voucher since I'm trying to book it, still same error appears. )

Ednei P. de Melo · Jan 12, 2026

Me too! I lost two vouchers granted by CIN, and because of that, obtaining this certification has become a matter of honor! ;-D

Dr. José A. Jorge Pagán · Jan 12, 2026

Dr. José A. Jorge Pagán said:
Yes, CompTIA PenTest+ builds upon foundational knowledge from Security+, covering similar security concepts but from an offensive, hands-on penetration testing perspective, validating skills in vulnerability management and ethical hacking. While Security+ covers broader security fundamentals (defensive), PenTest+ dives deeper into identifying, exploiting, and reporting vulnerabilities across various environments like cloud, web apps, and IoT.

Is the training online or on-site?

Dr. José A. Jorge Pagán · Jan 12, 2026

Damilola said:
Does the PenTest+ covers any Security + module? or maybe i'll look for someone that has taken the certification for both (Security + and PenTest +)

Yes, CompTIA PenTest+ builds upon foundational knowledge from Security+, covering similar security concepts but from an offensive, hands-on penetration testing perspective, validating skills in vulnerability management and ethical hacking. While Security+ covers broader security fundamentals (defensive), PenTest+ dives deeper into identifying, exploiting, and reporting vulnerabilities across various environments like cloud, web apps, and IoT.

Tony Mationg · Jan 12, 2026

congrats!!!!

karthik.Es · Jan 12, 2026

@Gregory Childers thanks for your response. Kindly guide from where or how I can have access to official training materials like PPTs for the new courses.

thanks in advance.

Damilola · Jan 12, 2026

Dr. José A. Jorge Pagán said:
Hi,

I think it could be better if the instructor you're looking for is PenTest+ certified.

PenTest+ Certification V3 (New Version) | CompTIA

CompTIA PenTest+ validates your ability to identify, mitigate, and report system vulnerabilities. Covering all stages of penetration testing across attack surfaces like cloud, web apps, APIs, and IoT, it emphasizes hands-on skills such as vulnerability management and lateral movement. This...

www.comptia.org

Security X does not cover penetration testing. Hope it helps.

Does the PenTest+ covers any Security + module? or maybe i'll look for someone that has taken the certification for both (Security + and PenTest +)

Damilola · Jan 12, 2026

Mark Anthony Germanos said:
I see the phrase "a certified Comptia Security X instructor" with certified in bold. CompTIA does not certify instructors. CompTIA certifies product knowledge. Vetting instructors' presentation skills and product knowledge are something you, the client, do with your own mechanisms.

Thank you Mark

precious · Jan 11, 2026

Congrats

Kwabena Fred · Jan 11, 2026

Passed CompTIA Tech+: It’s always beneficial to revisit foundational courses periodically—they help keep your skills sharp and ensure you stay current in the rapidly evolving world of technology.

Curtis Whipple · Jan 11, 2026

Stephen Schneiter said:
Hi, @Aremutope, I can look to see about the voucher. DM me what voucher you are trying to use and that it was offered through a TTT. I will see what I can do.

I also had this happen, with my SEC + voucher, back in October. I emailed you, and never heard a response, but to be fair, it was right at the time you had an OOF reply for a convention.
Regards,
Curtis

Ayomide Oluwaga · Jan 11, 2026

Hey damilola. I have the security x certification and also knowledge of the hack the box modules. I'd appreciate the opportunity

jonobrewski · Jan 10, 2026

Congrats! I agree, it was tough.. nothing beats the feeling and sight of the "You have passed.." message.

CPComptia · Jan 10, 2026

Hi all,

Is it just me, or is there no link to the actual objectives for Version 15? Has nobody here actually downloaded the CompTIA PDFs? Or are you finding them in the $500 certmaster your school has contracted for at a reduced price to students? That's cool for you.

I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't just tell me to Google it. I have, that is why I am asking. I am also uploading what I have found. I ask because at the bottom it says version 2.0, and I'd like to use Version 15 or at least confirm that CompTIA calls the test version 15 and the objectives are version 2.0

Thank you, thank you very much.

abiodun1991 · Jan 10, 2026

Stephen Schneiter said:
Hi, @Aremutope, I can look to see about the voucher. DM me what voucher you are trying to use and that it was offered through a TTT. I will see what I can do.

The same thing happened to me

Dr. José A. Jorge Pagán · Jan 9, 2026

Damilola said:
We have an ongoing training and we need a certified Comptia Security X instructor with a deep knowledge of HacktheBox modules for penetration testing

Hi,

I think it could be better if the instructor you're looking for is PenTest+ certified.

PenTest+ Certification V3 (New Version) | CompTIA

CompTIA PenTest+ validates your ability to identify, mitigate, and report system vulnerabilities. Covering all stages of penetration testing across attack surfaces like cloud, web apps, APIs, and IoT, it emphasizes hands-on skills such as vulnerability management and lateral movement. This...

www.comptia.org

Security X does not cover penetration testing. Hope it helps.

Jill West · Jan 9, 2026

I had that happen last year. They had accidentally sent me the same voucher for two different TTTs. Then of course one of them didn't work. Never did get it resolved, but mistakes happen. Moved on to work on the next exam on my to-do list. Hopefully Stephen can fix this one for you!

Jill West · Jan 9, 2026

Wow, that's a big win! Congrats!!

Mark Anthony Germanos · Jan 9, 2026

I see the phrase "a certified Comptia Security X instructor" with certified in bold. CompTIA does not certify instructors. CompTIA certifies product knowledge. Vetting instructors' presentation skills and product knowledge are something you, the client, do with your own mechanisms.

Rick Butler · Jan 9, 2026

And not only that, but the only way you get a "perfect" preso is to build it yourself!

Katie · Jan 9, 2026

Stephen, Can I get the certificate as well?
PS. I never received the Data+ V2 voucher. Ideas? I know I watched or attended them all.

Rick Butler · Jan 9, 2026

Nice job! Congrats.

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