Hi CompTIA Tech+ partners,
We'd like you to know about a new resource that is under development that you can share with your students and fellow CTE teachers to learn more about Tech+ launching this month. https://partners.comptia.org/certifications/comptia-tech-plus

Please reply about what other resources you'd like to see added here. Thanks!

I am currently looking for a certified security+ Instructor in Nigeria. The successful candidate will handle online classes and can work remotely or from our office in Lagos. Kindly send me a message or email [email protected] if you are interested. You can also refer

Hi Forks, just a quick one when are we getting our N+ Exam Vouchers

Does anyone know when the new SecurityX certification is being released? All I have able to find is the "Coming in 2024" announcement.

Are we still having TTT session 7 today?

Oprah, Bill and Sam talking AI, and everybody else listening...​

You know that heading is true . Oprah Winfrey will be discussing Artificial Intelligence with Bill Gates and Sam Altman later this month. AI and the Future of Us airs on ABC on September 12, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET. See Oprah Interview for more. In case you’re wondering, they will explore AI’s impact on our lives. Alright fellow CompTIA instructors, if you were writing Oprah’s questions, what would you ask?

Need some prompts?​

Here are the questions perplexity suggested. These began at a 6th-grade reading level before I polished them:

• How do you think robots and computers will change our everyday lives in the next 10 years?
• What are some big problems that companies developing AI face, and how are they fixing them?
• Can you tell us about a time when smart machines helped solve a big problem in the world? What did you learn from it?
• How do you make sure that making new smart machines is safe and follows rules?
• How could AI change how we learn in school, and what might be some bad things about that?
• How can we make sure everyone can use smart machines, not just some people?
• What are you doing to keep people’s information safe as smart machines get used more?
• How do you think smart machines will change jobs, and how can people get ready for these changes?
• How can robots and computers help with big world problems like climate change and health?
• How can we talk about smart machines in a way that includes everyone’s ideas and worries?

Your turn to create some AI questions​

Now that you have some sample questions, it is time to write your own. before September 12, that is. ?

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AI ain’t so tough. See https://cybersafetynet.net/category/ai/ to help understand and use Artificial intelligence.

Please Connect to NIC CompTIA network +

Select the Appropriate Solution
•Business needs
•Solution identification
•Model selection

I read this article yesterday:


Does anyone knows when the Security+ / AI, Pentest+ / AI and CySA+ / AI are coming out? Also, will it be a course, a mini exam, or a full exam in order to get the AI on those 3 certs?

I can't believe nobody posted this on CIN yet.

Why Should I Participate?​

This competition represents a chance to become the face of the CompTIA brand across a number of platforms including CompTIA CertMaster learning products, live streaming to high schools lacking qualified instructors, pre-recorded content available on multiple social platforms, and more!

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Here are the contest rules.

The CompTIA Talent Search Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents currently residing in the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia) who: (i) are eighteen years old or the age of majority in their respective jurisdiction (whichever is older); and (ii) are CompTIA certified.

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Well, ?

CompTIA DataX is a new certification for experienced technology professionals seeking to validate their competencies in the dynamic field of data science. CompTIA Data+ is based on extensive input from experienced data scientists working in the public and private sectors, focuses on the skills critical to a data scientist's success. It's also the first of the new CompTIA Xpert Series for IT professionals with multiple years of work experience who want to confirm their expert-level knowledge of business-critical technologies.

Hi everyone,

I was approached by someone who wanted me to teach Core 1 and Core 2 in five days- TOTAL. The classes would be 9 am- 6 pm. I could see if they asked for 5 days each, but five days total? Is this possible to do? What is the recommended time to teach the CompTIA Core 1 and Core 2? I'd like to go back and ask him to provide more time for the training before I accept. Thanks!

DLRoss

Hello, I am looking for a Certified Security+ Instructor for Pakistan. Please message if any good instructor reading this thread.

Join us on Wednesday, September 4th, for a sneak peek of the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003 exam. During this two-hour session, we will review the updated PenTest+ exam objectives to get a perspective of the latest cybersecurity concepts from the "red team" point of view.

Get techy with us as we welcome Matthew Browne who will share his insights from an industry cybersecurity pro and instructor experience. Join the conversation as we discuss various types of scenarios and ways to prepare students for the exam when it is released later in 2024.

What: CIN Sneak Peek Series PenTest+ PT0-003
When: Sept 4, 2024, 1:00-3:00 pm CDT
Who: Matthew Browne
Where: ON24
REGISTER HERE

In the list of items below, which ones refer to a statistical method?


• t-tests
• Chi-squared test
• Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
• Hypothesis testing
• Confidence intervals
• Regression performance metrics
- R2
- Adjusted R2
- Root mean square error (RMSE)
- F statistic
• Gini index
• Entropy
• Information gain
• p value
• Type I and Type II errors
• Receiver operating characteristic/
area under the curve (ROC/AUC)
• Akaike information criterion/
Bayesian information criterion
(AIC/BIC)
• Correlation coefficients
- Pearson correlation
- Spearman correlation
• Confusion matrix
- Classifier performance metrics
o Accuracy
o Recall
o Precision
o F1 score
o Matthews Correlation
Coefficient (MCC)
• Central limit theorem
• Law of large numbers

Hello community,

Does anyone know if the DataX beta exam has become available?

Woohoo!!!

I passed the new Cloud+ beta exam! No studying, just winged it! Close one...7 points.

Hello, does anyone know for sure what is happening with the CTT+ being discontinued? any replacements? thanks.

There is a TTT session currently underway, that is being masterfully delivered RJ!!!

In the list of exams objectives below, which do you recall being discussed thus far?
Of course, you can only respond to this if you've been in attendance for the first five
sessions.

• t-tests
• Chi-squared test
• Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
• Hypothesis testing
• Confidence intervals
• Regression performance metrics
- R2
- Adjusted R2
- Root mean square error (RMSE)
- F statistic
• Gini index
• Entropy
• Information gain
• p value
• Type I and Type II errors
• Receiver operating characteristic/
area under the curve (ROC/AUC)
• Akaike information criterion/
Bayesian information criterion
(AIC/BIC)
• Correlation coefficients
- Pearson correlation
- Spearman correlation
• Confusion matrix
- Classifier performance metrics
o Accuracy
o Recall
o Precision
o F1 score
o Matthews Correlation
Coefficient (MCC)
• Central limit theorem
• Law of large numbers

Hello everyone,

I’m excited to share that I’ve recently taken on a part-time role as an IT Instructor in the Department of Computer Studies at a State University, alongside my work as a Freelance CompTIA Trainer. With 15 years of experience in IT operations support, I’m looking forward to leveraging this experience in my new role.

I’m considering proposing the integration of CompTIA A+ and Network+ training into our university curriculum. I understand that CompTIA training can be delivered in various formats, ranging from intensive bootcamps to more extended programs over several weeks, I am interested in adapting this content into a longer-term academic format that aligns with our semester schedule. Given our state university's very tight budget, I am exploring whether this adaptation is feasible and how it can be aligned with CompTIA’s guidelines and conditions.

If anyone has experience with integrating CompTIA certifications into an academic program, particularly within budget constraints, or knows if CompTIA offers semester-long formats for these certifications, I would greatly appreciate your advice and insights.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I am seeking an experienced IT instructor to teach A+ through Security+ certifications. The position is based at a school in the San Fernando Valley, near Los Angeles, California.

If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out for more details.

Thank you!

I have a scenario where I am being asked which two certs would be most valuable and which would be most beneficial for career changers transitioning from the military.

In your humble opinion, which would be the two that would make them the most valuable and job ready?

It was already suggested Sec+, and Cloud+

Can you let me know, your thoughts?

Hi,

I’m experiencing some permission issues while trying to follow the instructions in the lab. For example, one of the questions says, “Select the New Folder icon to create a working directory folder titled Example at the path /home/coder/DataX/Lab01/Example.”

I cannot read or write to the DataX directories, but I noticed that I can write to the parent (coder) directory. See the image below. Does anyone know how I could resolve these issues? Your help will be greatly appreciated.

I'm currently participating in the train-the-trainer sessions for the N10-009 certification series as a new IT freelance trainer. I'm excited to learn and prepare for delivering quality sessions next month. Will there be access to the CompTIA instructor guide for N10-009 during these sessions?

Your insights and expertise from the train-the-trainer series would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a ton for your help.

Fake reviews waste time and money​

Earlier this month, the US Federal Trade Commission banned fake reviews. FTC Chair Linda M Khan reported: “Fake reviews not only waste people’s time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors. By strengthening the FTC’s toolkit to fight deceptive advertising, the final rule will protect Americans from getting cheated, put businesses that unlawfully game the system on notice, and promote markets that are fair, honest, and competitive.”

In real-world terms, advertisers cannot buy fake reviews to help promote a movie. This includes both positive and negative reviews. But wait there’s more. This also includes reviews and testimonials from someone that does not exist. You guessed it, I am talking about AI here. The FTC feels AI-generated reviews are fake reviews. These are banned. I am quoting from https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/new...-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials

The FTC has declared…​

Fake or False Consumer Reviews, Consumer Testimonials, and Celebrity Testimonials: The final rule addresses reviews and testimonials that misrepresent that they are by someone who does not exist, such as AI-generated fake reviews, or who did not have actual experience with the business or its products or services, or that misrepresent the experience of the person giving it. It prohibits businesses from creating or selling such reviews or testimonials. It also prohibits them from buying such reviews, procuring them from company insiders, or disseminating such testimonials, when the business knew or should have known that the reviews or testimonials were fake or false.

Buying Positive or Negative Reviews: The final rule prohibits businesses from providing compensation or other incentives conditioned on the writing of consumer reviews expressing a particular sentiment, either positive or negative. It clarifies that the conditional nature of the offer of compensation or incentive may be expressly or implicitly conveyed.

Insider Reviews and Consumer Testimonials: The final rule prohibits certain reviews and testimonials written by company insiders that fail to clearly and conspicuously disclose the giver’s material connection to the business. It prohibits such reviews and testimonials given by officers or managers. It also prohibits a business from disseminating such a testimonial that the business should have known was by an officer, manager, employee, or agent. Finally, it imposes requirements when officers or managers solicit consumer reviews from their own immediate relatives or from employees or agents – or when they tell employees or agents to solicit reviews from relatives and such solicitations result in reviews by immediate relatives of the employees or agents.

Company-Controlled Review Websites: The final rule prohibits a business from misrepresenting that a website or entity it controls provides independent reviews or opinions about a category of products or services that includes its own products or services.

Review Suppression: The final rule prohibits a business from using unfounded or groundless legal threats, physical threats, intimidation, or certain false public accusations to prevent or remove a negative consumer review. The final rule also bars a business from misrepresenting that the reviews on a review portion of its website represent all or most of the reviews submitted when reviews have been suppressed based upon their ratings or negative sentiment.

Misuse of Fake Social Media Indicators: The final rule prohibits anyone from selling or buying fake indicators of social media influence, such as followers or views generated by a bot or hijacked account. This prohibition is limited to situations in which the buyer knew or should have known that the indicators were fake and misrepresent the buyer’s influence or importance for a commercial purpose.

We’ve all seen fake reviews​

Anybody who ever felt they were reading online reviews were fake reviews and/or purchased, your voice has been heard. Fake reviews are now banned. Same with paid reviews, which I could argue are fake, BTW.

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AI ain’t so tough. See https://cybersafetynet.net/category/ai/ to help understand and use Artificial intelligence.