Looking for US based experienced instructors/soc analysts with similar experience for a unique onsite two-week opportunity this August in Kansas. Week 1 will be an instructor led delivery of a soc analyst course with hand-on exercises, and week 2 will be a range exercise (CTF event). We are actively recruiting a handful of instructors to join the team to deliver the training in-person the first week and/or participate virtually on the Red Team in the second week (you can do both or only one of the weeks). If you have SOC analyst experience or equivalent certifications/background, please contact me by email for further discussion and details. Thank you!

I took the CloudNetX beta exam in August 2024. Earlier in February 2025, I received an email from CompTIA stating that I had passed the exam.

As of the start of March 2025, the CompTIA CloudNetX still does not show up in my list of certifications on the CompTIA portal. It doesn't even show up in my history of exams on the CompTIA portal, even though it does show up on the Pearson Vue web site, along with a score report.

Does anyone know what is the issue delaying the update to the CompTIA portal?

I am having challenges getting a date on Pearsonvue to book for an online exams. I have been trying all time weekend

I've found that students often struggle with practical applications of pentesting tools. One way I make this easier is by using Kali Linux labs to demonstrate real-world scenarios. For example, I set up a vulnerable machine using Metasploitable and have students practice using Nmap for network discovery and Metasploit for exploitation. I also encourage them to experiment with EvilPDF for embedding payloads into PDFs, which ties in nicely with social engineering topics. Does anyone have tips on simulating phishing attacks for teaching purposes?

On October 31, there will be a new look and feel to the LabSim platform. These changes are part of the changes coming to combine the LabSim and CertMaster platforms together. Below are a couple of links to YouTube videos describing the changes.

Instructor and Administrative changes:
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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!

Thanks @Stephen Schneiter I have finally received my complimentary Cloud+ voucher.

What are some good recommendations for CEU training courses for Security+?

Two - Labs are not starting

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9.1.16 Live Lab: Establishing Persistence and Other Post-Exploitation Activities​

7.3.17Applied Live Lab: Performing an On-Path (AiTM) Attack​

Hey CIN: It seems like more than a minute since I've been about. We've been deploying Anthology Student here at the school, and that has dominated all of my time. I didn't want y'all to think I disappeared or abandoned you or something.

And then I come back to a whole long string...of...little...red....dots. Like, all over.

Y'all been busy.

Oh, and a few TTT's to catch up on.

Anyway, good to be back around.

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Hi Cinners,

Are there any CEU s or exam that updates the Cloud+ 003 other than the 004 Certification test?

With the launch of the new CompTIA A+ 1200 series certification comes a vast array of learning content to help ensure testing candidates are prepared to sit for the exam. Join CIN as we welcome Michael Olsen, Director, Content Development at CompTIA as he leads through a tour of the CertMaster Perform for A+.
Michael will talk about the differences between the various content features and what tools are available to instructors to help deliver an engaging course for students. Michael will also discuss how the product differs from the previous version of CertMaster Learn and TestOut PC Pro.

What: CIN Instructor Toolbox - CertMaster Perform A+ 1200
When: Wednesday March 26, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT
Who: Michael Olsen, Director, Content Development, CompTIA
Where: ON24

Register Here

I am reviewing the proof of participation for the recent Pentest+ 003 sessions and noticed that my name label is missing in session 1. Has anyone else encountered the same issue? From my review, this problem only appears in session 1, while the rest of the sessions seem fine. @Stephen Schneiter could you please assist in looking into this matter? Could this affect the voucher issuance for participants? If so, I hope we can address it early.

Thank you for your help!

CompTIA, Inc. is looking for qualified individuals to help in the development of the newest data analytics certification by participating in a beta exam. Input from professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making working in the field is crucial to our ability to develop relevant and up-to-date exam content.

If you qualify, take, and pass the beta exam (EXAM CODE DA1-002), you will earn the new CompTIA Data+ certification at no cost. Please note: exam results will not be available until the new CompTIA Data+ certification exam launches in Summer 2025.
The target audience for this certification is professionals with a minimum of 18 - 24 months of experience in a report/business analyst job role, exposure to databases and analytical tools, a basic understanding of statistics, and data visualization experience. 

To find out if you qualify, please answer these brief assessment questions as honestly as possible.
If selected for the next phase of the beta exam process, we will notify you with further details.

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Hi,
I've been logging on & posting as Tangobro for about 3-4 years, but since i did not do a change password in December I was locked out because I no longer have the email account that I used when I registered. Thus I'm a "new" user Tangobr0.

Questions - are any of you using or contemplating the use of the CompTIA a+ Network or CompTIA a+ Cyber material for classes?
If so who is your target student population?
Are you presenting either class as a standalone course, or as an introduction to another course or pathway?
If it's an intro course what is it an introduction to & how well prepared for the course are the students after taking the a+ Network or a+ Cyber?

p.s. Please let me know if there is a way to recover my account if possible.

Thanks

So, getting ready to take a test and noticed that you are not supposed to use laptops others have used. I often loan out my old laptops to students whose devices do not work.

What are my options? Also, can you proctor the tests in a classroom? How do you become worthy of being a CompTIA exam proctor?

How do I submit CEUs for security+ from teaching it in a classroom setting?

4/3/2025
I have provisionally passed ISC2's Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam
@ Cyber Russ you were my inspiration for this exam.

Thank you.

Have you plans to integrate Ai within your security infrastructure if so how will you know how effective itis

I'm teaching the new Tech+ course this semester, and I have some students interested in taking the cert exam. Anyone know when the Tech+ exam information will be posted to the website? The website still says "Exam details coming soon."

With a little experimenting, I found the Tech+ exam is actually listed as available to schedule once you sign in. But I don't see information on how long the exam is or how many questions. And this information is not available on my latest version of the exam objectives.

Thanks

The beta results came out, and yaay, I passed expected but what a wait?. Excited for the prospects on this course and much more.

Hello fellow CINers! I just want to ask, does the Network+ certification automatically renewed if I took Sec+? Mine just got expired this January.

Today, I have just checked CompTIA certification exams on PearsonVUE and I have seen that CompTIA CloudNetX Certification Exam was available to take the exam.
You could take the exam now.
P/s: CloudNetX certificate for who passed the beta exam that was not still available to download !

I hope you’re all doing well. Are there any new requirements or programs from CompTIA for becoming a trainer, especially since CompTIA Trainer+ is no longer available?

Thanks in advance for any insights!

Tagging @Rick Butler and @Stephen Schneiter for insights. Thanks in advance for any information.

There are some serious security and privacy questions about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk, an un-elected, private citizen and richest man in the world, has been designated as a "special government employee," however it is unclear if he has been properly vetted for top secret security clearance. DOGE has been granted access to databases at the US Treasury, the Office of Personnel Management, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services, among others. Most of the DOGE staffers are not veteran auditors but are instead programmers and hackers in their late teens and early 20s, working directly for Elon Musk.

As technical trainers, we teach our students about the importance of governance, risk, and compliance with regulations and standards. How do we address the serious security and privacy questions surrounding Elon Musk and DOGE?

A US Treasury Threat Intelligence Analysis Designates DOGE Staff as ‘Insider Threat’




Teen on Musk’s DOGE Team Graduated from ‘The Com’