Took the DataSys+ beta
- CompTIA DataSys+
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Go to your SSO CompTIA account to your exams. Search for the word "beta" in the list of exams.where is link for registration
Go to your SSO CompTIA account to your exams. Search for the word "beta" in the list of exams.where is link for registration
Hello @KoprowskiT, thank you for the feedback! I am not sure about CompTIA Privacy+ Expansion Exam, but will definitely pass the concept up to the Product team! I do think there was a lot of interest in the PQC webinar that we did back in January. I think we could do some more in this area. This would be good.H
Hi @Stephen Schneiter the roadmap looks great.
I think all the trainers really appreciate TTT sessions, as well as ToolBoxes. I welcomed shift/push into the security part, we need it heavilng, but I think one series (not sure if exam is planned) should be about PQC (Post Quantum Computing) and PGE (Post Quantum Encryption) as we know it is very, very near future. The other topic which. I think. is little abandoned is Data Protection / Data Privacy. I know it is partially covered in several exams, but the separate webinar could be useful. Maybe CompTIA Privacy+ Expansion Exam in the future?
THNX!
Thank you for the feedback @SteveM! I would very much like to get something like this on the calendar!Great work, Steve, exactly what we needed. One quick thought: do you think we should include some sessions on 'How to deliver effective CompTIA courses' now that CTT+ is gone? It could add some great value to the community especially new members.
where is link for registrationI took the DataSys+ beta earlier this week. I like the updates to this exam. It seems better scoped than the current version. It took a little bit of Net+, a bit of Cloud+, a good chunk of Sec+--all in the context of databases--and then mixed in lots of database content. I had 4-5 PBQs (can't remember exactly), and a total of about 115 questions, with a better mix of difficulty than the current exam and more technical knowledge required. Finished a good hour early.
Anyone else taken this one yet? What did you think?
Yes, we are excited to take this one! It's been the best new material and I'm looking forward to the exam.If you are patient the SecAI+ voucher will arrive shortly. I know we all want the voucher but the process is happening in a timely manner.![]()
Congratulation
I didn't prepare for it at all. I didn't read the exam objectives. I just went in blank and took it.Congrats.
What you used to prepare for the exam?
Interesting! Thank you for sharing it!This is a bit of a late reply but I think CompTIA have actually improved on this, there is now a public Jira boards webpage with an overview of what is being retired:
and what is in active planing, development and live
Welcome and a special congrats for finding this particular thread. I can imagine that it's buried deep in the core of CIN these days, but no matter - it's great to have you here, Josh. Feel free to chime in on what you see in the community - always good to see new faces!Josh here.
From Texas.
Looking to instruct privately for now.
Currently working on some AI certifications, just noticed CompTIA has the SecAI+.
Success story was that I aimed to acquire the CSIE stackable certification Sec+CYSA+PenTest+CASP/SecX & I achieved this milestone in record time.
Good to meet everyone & hoping to get more engaged with the community.![]()
Right. Fair enough...SecurityX could be renewed with other non-CompTIA certs, like the CISSP and CISM. CloudNetX and DataAI didn't have options for this.
Not as of yetI have not.
This is a great reflection on what truly makes an effective instructor. Knowing the material is essential, but your point about humility and continuous growth is what really stands out. Listening to students, respecting their questions, and being honest when you don’t know something all build trust and create a stronger learning environment.I started to write a post here about the skills that are required to be a good or great or excellent technical trainer... but it got pretty long, and I decided to post it to my blog. I hope you click through and enjoy it, and I look forward to reading your thoughts on it!
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