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Renewing CloudNetX

Gregory Childers
MBA said:
I am in the same boat with my SecurityX, passed CloudNetX a couple of months ago so kicked that can down the road. My Data+ also expires next year, but I plan to either take the updated version or SecAI and hopefully that would take care of that. But don't have a good plan for SecurityX.
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I passed the CISSP and it renewed my SecurityX. Then another version of SecurityX came out so I retested.

I had to retake both Data+ and the beta for DataSys+ since neither had a practical way of achieving enough CEUs.
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Successfully Earned CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-004)!

MBA
Abraham Terhemen Adeke said:
I am excited to share that I have successfully earned the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-004) certification!

A sincere thank you to CompTIA and the CompTIA Instructor Network (CIN) for providing the Train-the-Trainer (TTT) series and the exam voucher, making this achievement possible.

Special thanks to @Nick Pierce , the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-004) instructor, for the excellent training, and to @Stephen Schneiter for the support throughout the journey.

Looking forward to applying these skills and continuing to grow in cybersecurity.
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Congratulations!
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Security+ V8

MBA
BrianFord said:
MBA,

So, as far as I know, there has been no firm date for either the release of SY0-801 or the retirement of SY0-701. The suggested timeframe for the release of SY0-801 is November 2026 (see https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/comptia-exam-objectives-under-development/) .

That said, when the exam objectives for any exam have been updated in the past, at most 10-15% of the topics change. When SY0-701 was released, again, in my opinion as an instructor, that was a big change. The SY0-801 exam objectives have been posted for review, and to me it doesn't look like a very great change. About your questions:

#1. No. Exam vouchers are exam-specific. If you buy an SY0-701 exam voucher, it is only good for the SY0-701 exam.

#2. What you learn studying for SY0-701 could apply to SY0-801, but I wouldn't recommend that strategy. I advise students to study for and take an exam. I recommend that your students take the SY0-701 exam.

Regards,

Brian
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This is very helpful, Brian, and confirms my instinct. The dates were provided by my CompTIA rep, but I agree that they are probably not final.

Best,
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Security+ V8

BrianFord
MBA said:
The semester starts next week. I will be using the Security+ Learn + Labs in lieu of Security Pro CertMaster (as it will be phased out by next July) and my students purchase the bundle withe voucher and take their exam at the end of Spring semester. I just found out that Security+ v8 will be released this November and the Security+ v7 exam will retire in Mid May 2027. So, I have two questions:

1. If my students purchase the SY0-701 exam voucher next week will they be able to apply to the SY0-801 exam when it is released next May?
2. Would you advice the students to take the SY0-701 or SY0-801 (assuming both are available in mid May)?

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MBA,

So, as far as I know, there has been no firm date for either the release of SY0-801 or the retirement of SY0-701. The suggested timeframe for the release of SY0-801 is November 2026 (see https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/comptia-exam-objectives-under-development/) .

That said, when the exam objectives for any exam have been updated in the past, at most 10-15% of the topics change. When SY0-701 was released, again, in my opinion as an instructor, that was a big change. The SY0-801 exam objectives have been posted for review, and to me it doesn't look like a very great change. About your questions:

#1. No. Exam vouchers are exam-specific. If you buy an SY0-701 exam voucher, it is only good for the SY0-701 exam.

#2. What you learn studying for SY0-701 could apply to SY0-801, but I wouldn't recommend that strategy. I advise students to study for and take an exam. I recommend that your students take the SY0-701 exam.

Regards,

Brian
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Successfully Earned the CompTIA SecAI+ Certification (CY0-001)!

MBA
C
MOHAMMAD SOAEB said:
I am excited to share that I have successfully earned the CompTIA SecAI+ Certification (CY0-001) with a score of 868, well above the passing score of 600.
This achievement is the result of 2-3 months of focused preparation, learning, and hands-on practice in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
Through this journey, I gained valuable knowledge in:
  • AI-powered threat detection and security operations
  • Securing AI and machine learning systems
  • Risk assessment and incident response
  • Security analytics and threat intelligence
  • Governance, compliance, and ethical AI practices
A heartfelt thank you to my colleagues, mentors, and everyone who supported and encouraged me throughout this learning journey.
I'm excited to apply these skills in real-world environments and continue growing at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity.

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7490064208525529088/
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Congratulations.
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Renewing CloudNetX

MBA
Gregory Childers said:
My CloudNetX expires on August 9, 2027. There are no higher CompTIA certs that renew the certification. There are no non-CompTIA certs that offer full or partial CEUs. You can only apply webinars for 20 of the required 75 CEUs. Are there any realistic options for the rest of the CEUs or do I have to wait until the next version comes out and pass it again?

CompTIA doesn't seem to have a very good renewal path for CloudNetX or any of the Data pathway certifications.
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I am in the same boat with my SecurityX, passed CloudNetX a couple of months ago so kicked that can down the road. My Data+ also expires next year, but I plan to either take the updated version or SecAI and hopefully that would take care of that. But don't have a good plan for SecurityX.
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Security+ V8

MBA
The semester starts next week. I will be using the Security+ Learn + Labs in lieu of Security Pro CertMaster (as it will be phased out by next July) and my students purchase the bundle withe voucher and take their exam at the end of Spring semester. I just found out that Security+ v8 will be released this November and the Security+ v7 exam will retire in Mid May 2027. So, I have two questions:

1. If my students purchase the SY0-701 exam voucher next week will they be able to apply to the SY0-801 exam when it is released next May?
2. Would you advice the students to take the SY0-701 or SY0-801 (assuming both are available in mid May)?

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Courseware Quality... is it only me seeing it getting worse?

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Yes just saying Twitter is out of date. Yes, something a reviewer or author should have caught. When I review books I watch for detail errors. And submit a number of errors. Too many reviewers just say it looks ok. When I wrote a textbook a few years ago all three reviewers said looks great. There was an error on teh first page.
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Courseware Quality... is it only me seeing it getting worse?

Michael Schmitz
dwightwatt said:
X may be real name, but notice almost all refer to as "X formerly Twitter".
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page 1062: As another example, a person might want to use both Google Apps and Twitter. If Google and Twitter establish a federated network for the purpose of authentication and authorization

No, i does not say: X...
That makes it worse. It newer says once: X, formerly Twitter.
It always use: Twitter.
That is a sign for a poorly Review Process.
And in 2026, 3 years to not make it really need to refer it back..
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Courseware Quality... is it only me seeing it getting worse?

Michael Schmitz
I just go through the CySA V4 Slides, again after the TTT,
but dear, are they getting bad..
Graphics that in that size are unreadable, lot of information that is wrong or outdated.
Like WSUS at some point.
Ebook is even worse..
It still says: Twitter (since 2023 is it X).
No Chapter Numbering in the Index.
And then often this:

Examine a Forensic Drive Image with Autopsy
For guidance in using interactives in Heretto, refer to the Style Guide Documentation Heretto for Video.

and it says: 6604 Pages...
( i do not list all my findings here)

I start to update and correct the Slides now, and will improve then maybe later again,
but as they are ootb: not good..

It is not only CompTIA, but the AI Generated Content is really worse for Courseware Content.
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Courseware expiry date

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f you are an authorized CompTIA instructor and need to extend a student’s courseware expiry date in CertMaster, you can do so through the platform’s class management tools.

1. Log in to CertMaster
Access your CompTIA CertMaster account with your instructor credentials. This is the main interface for managing classes, students, and courseware.

2. Open the relevant class
Go to the Classes section and select the class containing the student whose courseware expiry you want to extend. If you are using LMS integration, classes may be auto-created; otherwise, you can create them manually help.comptia.org.

3. Locate the student’s progress
In the class view, you can see each student’s progress and associated courseware. Identify the student whose due date needs to be extended.

4. Edit the class end date (if applicable)
If the courseware expiry is tied to the class’s end date, you can adjust it in the class settings. In the Edit Class menu, update the End Date to a later date. This will automatically extend the courseware expiry for enrolled students help.comptia.org.

5. Use the “Clear Student Progress” option (if needed)
If the courseware is tied to a specific student’s progress and you want to reset or extend it, you can use the Clear Student Progress feature. This removes the expiry lock and allows the student to continue learning until you reapply the expiry date help.comptia.org.

6. Save and confirm changes
After making the adjustment, save the changes. The updated expiry date will be reflected in the student’s account.
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CIN The Pulse: The ai-augmented thinker: Where does the human belong today?

Stephen Schneiter
Tech industry leaders are clear, and to the point: The most important skills today center around critical thinking. For the next installment of “The Pulse,” Join Cengage author @Jill West and CompTIA’s @James Stanger as they delve into one of the most pressing issues facing today’s instructors: If the human should be in the information technology loop, then what are the best ways to teach students to use AI , rather than simply rely on it? Topics will include:
  • Strategies for teaching critical thinking in the age of AI
  • Typical issues instructors face when using AI in the classroom, from policy blocks to cheating
  • How to teach students so that they don’t engage in “superficial intelligence”
  • Practical classroom solutions instructor can consider
What: CIN The Pulse: The ai-augmented thinker: Where does the human belong today?
When: September 23, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Who: Dr. James Stanger, Jill West
Where: ON24
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CIN Sneak Peek DataSys+ V2

Stephen Schneiter
Join us for a Sneak Peek of the new version of CompTIA DataSys+ V2 certification! @James Stanger and @Stephen.Patton will join us as they introduce the updated certification exam, talk about the need for these job skills and take a deeper look into the exam objectives.

CompTIA DataSys+ is a vendor-neutral certification designed for professionals with approximately 2–3 years of hands-on experience in database administration. The updated DataSys+ V2 validates the knowledge and skills required to design, deploy, manage and maintain databases across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. It ensures candidates can work with relational and non-relational databases, develop and run SQL and basic scripts, monitor performance, and implement security and business continuity best practices.

DataSys+ V2 expands beyond traditional DBA responsibilities to cover data acquisition and integration, scripting and programming concepts, and the impact of ORMs and application code on database performance. The exam tests the ability to secure data at rest and in transit, apply encryption and key management, implement identity and access management (IAM) and Zero Trust concepts, and support backup, restore, disaster recovery and high availability.

What: CIN Sneak Peek DataSys+ V2
When: August 27, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Who: Dr. James Stanger, Stephen Patton
Where: ON24
Register Here
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