Good Afternoon CIN,
We have had access to TestOut for ages. Then with all of the new course releases, we would receive them. With the new CertMaster Security+, we did not receive access. I tried calling CompTIA and was told to submit a help ticket. We used to have a CompTIA and a TestOut contact person, but now TestOut is no more. So my question is who can we reach out to. I have no idea who our sales person is. things have been great for so long that John Mongeon was our sales manager. We just found out about we have an issue because the new courses are starting up. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,

Corey Douglas
PWC Training

I’m writing my PenTest 003 exam next week Thursday — please keep me in your prayers, I really need them!

Do we really need to know Linux anymore now that we have the Cloud and AI? Join us for the CIN Sneak Peek where @James Stanger and @jasoneckert will talk about the latest CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. We will talk about why Linux is still relevant and Jason will walk us through changes with the new exam objectives. This is going to be a great session!

The CompTIA Linux+ is for the IT pro who will use Linux to manage everything from cars and smartphones to servers and supercomputers, as a vast number of enterprises use Linux in cloud, cybersecurity, mobile and web administration applications.

What: CIN Sneak Peek Linux+ v8
When: Wednesday, August 13th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Who: James Stanger, Jason Eckert
Where: ON24
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Hi Folks ,

I hope you're all doing well.

I just wanted to find out if there is any update on the release of results for the CompTIA Data+ Beta Exam. According to the initial information, the results were expected to be released in July.

CIN is kicking off a new TTT series! This TTT series will focus on professional development around the CompTIA Compcert courses. While these will not be tied to a CompTIA certification exam, as always, we will provide a certificate of attendance that you can use to show for professional development.

Our first series will be the CompTIA AI Essentials. This will be a four-session series designed to provide the following knowledge and skills:

• Learn what defines artificial intelligence from other types of intelligence and computing
• Practice communicating about AI effectively
• Explore AI tools and the ways they can support your organization
• Craft AI prompts
• Navigate the privacy and security concerns AI technology presents
• Prepare for AI's effect on the future of technology

What: AI Essentials TTT series
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, August 4-13, 6:00 - 8:30 pm CST
Who: Nick Pierce
Where: ON24
Register Here

Kindly confirm if you have distributed Security X and CloudNetX vouchers @Stephen Schneiter

Corelight is hiring for a full-time Network Security Trainer position. The job is mostly remote, but we are currently searching for candidates on the East Coast of the United States or in the EMEA region exclusively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide customers through learning Corelight's tools and applying cybersecurity best practices
• Support updates to training content as products and threats evolve
• Assist in developing recorded, on-demand training modules
• Deliver training virtually and occasionally in person
• Help manage and update our Learning Management System (experience with Skilljar is a plus)
• Walk students through how to use Corelight for basic threat hunting and incident response
• Support hands-on labs and interactive exercises like Capture the Flag (CTF)
• Learn and explain key cybersecurity concepts and how Corelight fits into the bigger picture
• Collaborate with team members to improve training quality and effectiveness
• Continuously learn about emerging threats and detection strategies to inform training improvements
• Participate in team retrospectives and feedback sessions to help shape future training offerings

Basic Qualifications:

• Three plus years experience or coursework in cybersecurity training
• Strong interest in teaching and helping others learn
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable presenting technical content to different audiences
• Basic familiarity with network protocols, firewalls, or operating systems like Windows, Linux, or MacOS
• Any experience with Zeek, Suricata, or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus but not required
• Willingness to travel up to 25-50%
• A degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience

To see the full job listing and to apply, click here


I'm not a recruiter. I don't have firsthand knowledge of the salary range. I am posting this to increase visibility of the position.

You can apply for the job and ask the recruiter about the salary range when they reach out to you.

I see that CompTIA removed the PBQ practice questions in the CertMaster courses. Are the labs the sole replacement for that? I found that my students really enjoyed working with the practice PBQs in the 1100 series CertMaster.

Any alternatives out there that others are using with students?

I have delivered 2 batches with new A+ Version V15 and labs are being improved much as compared to the previous version,

CompTIA Network+ Lab N10-009

Lab 8.3: Live Lab: Update Network Documentation

Using the diagram and Resources panel, identify the name of the device labeled "A":

It doesn't accept any of the answers mentioned in resources for all devices A, B and C.

What is the actual names to be typed in the boxes to evaluate, any one please

Just checking in on when the A+ core 1 & 2 vouchers are anticipated to go out.

Hi @Stephen Schneiter and @Rick Butler

May I kindly ask how we can activate the resources (teaching aids) for the A+ 1200 series, specifically the trial lab access available under the Train-the-Trainer (TTT) series? Additionally, could you please advise on what we should communicate to the CompTIA representative to proceed with the activation?


Looking forward to your guidance.


Best regards,
RV

When will it be held?

https://www.comptia.org/en-us/experts/network-of-experts/​

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Hello, Stephen.
Have you received a confirm start date for Linux+ TTT?

Best wishes,
Rodney

Hello CINers,

I wanted to know if I could take the CompTIA SecurityX exam again. I used OnVUE to set my exam for July 4, 2025. Unfortunately, I couldn't continue with the exam because of an internet outage right before check-in, even though the system check was completed after my scheduled time. The same day I talked to Pearson VUE customer service and was told that a free retake was not available. Please assist @Stephen Schneiter

The links I had for the Partner Summit this summer no longer work. Any information on whether this event will still happen? I'm going to be very sad if it disappears!

We are looking to hire an A+ Trainer to start in September. Located in Winston-Salem, NC and the class will be in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm - 8:30pm. Please let me know if you are interested by emailing me at [email protected].

Thank you,

Hi everyone!

I teach a variety of certifications like RHCSA, LPIC, AWS and would like to add CompTIA courses to my teaching skills. However, most of my students would also appreciate having the exam in their native language.

Does anyone know how we can support CompTIA in creating exams in different languages?

I am a native German speaker. I am also fluent in Japanese. This means I can provide some translations.

best regards,
Rene

Do any of you know when the Train-the-Trainer series for the CompTIA Data+ DA0-002 will be?

Hi everyone,

I’m curious about your thoughts and experiences regarding lab environments. Personally, I prefer a live lab environment (even though it can be expensive). From my experience, learners trained in live labs tend to feel far more confident when working in live environments compared to those who only use simulated software labs.

While simulated labs are effective for certain tasks, I’ve noticed they often fall short in giving learners hands-on experience with setup, installation, and troubleshooting—especially for A+ and Network+.
Ideally, I think a combination of both approaches works best, if possible.

What’s your approach? Have you noticed a similar difference in learner outcomes between simulated labs and live labs?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

Are there any good resources where I can get some good in-class exercises to do with my students for A+, Network+, and Security+? I know there are somethings included in CertMaster, but I am hoping to find material outside of CompTIA that could be useful.

Hi all,

I’ve been exploring some of the newer machine learning libraries gaining traction this year, and I came across this article that outlines a few promising ones for 2025:
Top Machine Learning Libraries in 2025

It mentions familiar names like PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace, but also highlights tools like JAX and ONNX, which seem to be growing in adoption.

I’m curious to hear from the community:

• What libraries are you currently using for ML projects?
• Have you adopted any newer ones recently that you’d recommend?
• Are there any you think are overhyped or underappreciated?

I’m particularly interested in workflows for NLP and deploying lightweight models to production, so any insights there would be awesome too.

Looking forward to learning what others are experimenting with, thanks!

Hello,

There's a company that reached out to me that was interested in hiring me to teach Security+ as a subcontractor for them when they are able to obtain contracts. I have no problem with that. Today, they contacted me and said they may are negotiating for a client in Costa Rica, and they want to know what the charge would be for the courseware and labs. So I asked them if they were expecting me to bring all that to the table, and they said yes. I'm fine with that. I have an LLC, but it sounds as though I would need to become a CompTIA authorized provider. Does anyone know the process for setting that up, or could perhaps point me in the direction of someone at CompTIA who could advise me?

Thanks!

DRoss