"Monitoring in AWS" Lab instructions need update

The instructions for the CASP+ lab "Assisted Lab: Configure Monitoring in the AWS Cloud" are no longer correct.
The instructions in the section "Use Cloudwatch Events to Alert on Changes" do not match the AWS UI.
The lab instructions need to be updated.
I filed a support request with Skillable, however I don't know when or if this will be fixed, so I thought I should warn other instructors.

[Edited on 1 July 2024 to remove "Cloudwatch has been replaced by Event Bridge"]

Contradicting information on CompTIA web site about Network+

With the TTT being run, the new Network+ will be available soon. However, I found some conflicting information on the CompTIA website and wanted to report it.

The Network+ page shows that the new version of the exam went live on June 20, 2024.


The page advertising for upcoming SME workshops shows a Network+ Exam Item Writing Workshop July 22-26, 2024.


Why would they schedule a Network+ Exam Item Writing Workshop for Network+ after the new exam version has gone live?

@Stephen Schneiter can you provide some clarity on this issue?

CompTIA Partner Summit - Save the Date!!

IT'S TIME! Mark your calendars and start planning! CompTIA is thrilled to invite you to the upcoming CompTIA Partner Summit in Atlanta, GA, from July 31 to August 1, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This event is a tribute to our shared mission of fostering innovation, overcoming challenges, and creating new opportunities in IT education. It's time to sync in and align our efforts for a transformative future.

At the Summit, as a partner, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Connect with other educators and industry professionals, building valuable relationships that will enhance your network.
  • Share and receive powerful insights and successful teaching strategies, allowing you to align with the latest trends and practices in IT education.
  • Explore the latest methods for engaging and effective IT instruction, ensuring you're in tune with the most effective teaching techniques.
Be sure to join us for a CINfull good time!!

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Labsim - CertMaster Perform

Point of note: for those who already have TestOut accounts and courses - the Network+ Certmaster Perform is likely included if Network+ has previously been one of your courses. I had an early sneak peek earlier this year when a few lessons became available. As an instructor who has used TestOut for 5+ years, my primary reason was the cloud-based simulations to use as support for my teaching; the learners could work on them anytime and redo them at will. I am delighted with the updated simulations in CertMaster Perform. Love the change of language from quiz to review. Well done on the Network+ update.

AFCEA TechNet Cyber - Baltimore, MD

Any CINners planning on attending the AFCEA TechNet Cyber conference this month in Baltimore, MD? I hope to see some folks there! Come join us for two workshops on Tuesday June 25th! Dr. James Stanger will host a panel discussing how to protect AI platforms. I will host a session about the new releases for Network+ and Cloud+ discussing resources to help instructors prepare to offer the course.

If you are not able to attend live, we will be live-streaming the sessions through ON24. Check out the descriptions and registration links below. Looking forward to seeing some folks at the event!

CompTIA Learning Solutions Series - Practical AI Security: Unique Skills and Best Practices

  • Room: 349-350 - Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 1:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Let’s get past the theory and cut to the chase about securing AI platforms. For this 3-hour learning session, we have gathered a group of working AI and data professionals. Together, we’ll discuss the subtle nuances and unique best practices involved when protecting AI and the data that feeds it. Our professionals look forward to telling you about their worlds and answering your questions. If you’re interested in getting answers to questions such as “How is protecting AI any different than protecting any other asset?” and “How do we protect the data that we use to feed AI?” and “How do we best work with our AI co-workers?” then we welcome you to join in the fun. We’ll also discuss AI-adjacent job roles and how individuals can upskill themselves to secure AI.
Register Now

CompTIA Instructor Networking Social

  • Room: Room 349-350 - Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
The CompTIA Instructor Network (CIN) is a global community of instructors and training organization administrators interested in sharing resources, best practices, and answering questions to support training and to prepare students for certification. In this session we’ll discuss the benefits of CIN, what we do and how the community can assist and improve your training program. We will also announce future events that CIN will host for instructors covering new and updated CompTIA products happening throughout 2024. Learn about the newly updated Network+ 009 and Cloud+ 004 both launching in June during this mini-teaching session and understand the incredible value the CIN network can bring to you and your organization. This is a great time to learn more about the community and network with other CIN members. We look forward to you joining us for this collaborative and informative session.
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How long is our access to the new Net+?

Hi everyone,

I was in the process of signing up, and I wanted to figure out how much time I have to access the new materials given to us for access to the Network+ 009 materials from our TTT series. Is it 3 months from the day of our sign up, or 3 months from the first day of the start of the Network+ TTT series?

Thanks!

DL Ross
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Looking for an Instructor

Good day all,

Newbridge Graduate Institute is looking for someone to teach Security+ and Cloud+ in our Highveld, Centurion campus (South Africa)

Either part time or full time basis, face to face contact lessons. Class hours are from 8am to 12pm Monday to thursday.

If interested or you know of someone, may you please send me your CV on [email protected] and cc' [email protected].

Thank you so much. :)

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New Instructor Looking for adjunct work

Hi All. I have been in the IT field for over 20 years and in different industries. I've never officially trained anybody aside from colleagues and sometimes hold tips and tricks inhouse. I hold a Network+ cert, as well as a few Microsoft certifications, including an Microsoft Certified Trainer. I've always wanted to be an instructor in IT and now that I have my MCT I would like to begin part time. So aside from having my certifications, How can I get an opportunity to instruct a class such as Network+ or A+ ?

I appreciate any assistance, or opportunities you may have.

Thanks.
Scott Grossman

CompTIA Network+ N10-009 TTT Session 1

CompTIA Network+ N10-009 TTT Session
this webinar has been concluded some minute ago
It is very interesting and impactful.
Summary
(a) The OSI Model Layers
7. Application Layer
6. Presentation Layer
5. Session Layer
4. Transport Layer
3. Network Layer
2. Data Link Layer
1. Physical Layer
(b) Troubleshooting Methodology

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CompTIA Tech+

I am seeking your valued advice and insights regarding a matter related to teaching CompTIA courses.

As an experienced instructor who holds relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, PenTest+, and CySA+, I am wondering if it is necessary for me to obtain the CompTIA Tech+ certification to formally teach courses like CompTIA Security+, PenTest+, or CySA+.

DataSys+

Yesterday, I passed the DataSys+ exam. I have lots of experience with SQL, MS SQL Server, and MS Access so a lot of it was review. It's a pretty good exam for people who are working with databases in a business context, as well as a technical role designing, installing, monitoring, maintaining, and upgrading databases. It touches on cloud-based databases, but I suspect that it will get much more coverage in the next version of the exam.

I didn't know where to post this topic since DataSys+ and the upcoming DataX do not have dedicated forums.

If you are or know of a Lockbit Ransomware victim...

For all those Security+ or security interested instructors out there...

Law enforcement authorities in the US and Europe recently announced the seizure of data attributed to the Lockbit ransomware team. The seized data included thousands of references to the crypto keys generated to encrypt victims data. You can read about this disclosure from the FBI or read reporting by Ars Technica. If you were or know of a ransomware victim you can submit a form here (at ic3.gov) and receive assistance ranging from the key used to encrypt the data to technical assistance decrypting the data. This form does ask for information about the victim. I'm told that not all of the fields are required to be completed. If the victim has the original ransom demand message there is information included there that can be used to identify the decryption key. If that message isn't available an encrypted file can be submitted for analysis.

The Lockbit team is believed to be made up of residents of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Lockbit-based ransomware is a particularly interesting malware strain in that new versions were compiled so that different keys were used for different victims; and the original team created an 'associate program' where others could 'license' the Lockbit ransomware.

Question: SY0-701 Lab - Using Containers

Good day!

Need your input on the question from the SY0-701 Lab re: Using containers. The question is, "How do you enter a container session for 'MyContainer'"?

I understand that a container needs to be started first, before you exec it hence, docker start is the answer

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However, there was no premise that was stated in the question, so many of the students thought that the answer is docker exec - based on the laboratory instructions.

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Some may argue that the keyword at the end should be cmd however, powershell can actually be used in docker in real life scenario.

What do you think?

Also have a problem with the store?

I have a question. Does anyone have experience with how to get help from Comptia support regarding the store? I ordered Official CompTIA Student Guide eBook on Friday and still haven't received the codes. No emails are entitled to a response up to two working days. The training has started and the students have nothing to learn from.

IT Support Specialist Adjunct Faculty position

Hi Everyone!

I am currently working with Accelerated U- National Louis University in Chicago. I am helping them build the IT Support Specialist Program based on CompTIA A+. Here is their post for the job:

"NLU’s Accelerate U is hiring an IT Support Specialist Adjunct Faculty role for a new IT Support Specialist Certification Program launching in Fall 2024. We are seeking an individual with professional experience in IT support services (CompTIA A+ certification preferred) and teaching IT courses. The IT Support Specialist instructor will have a passion for supporting learners in earning their own certification and be comfortable teaching across both virtual and in-person modalities. The full job posting and application link is here: https://careers-nl.icims.com/jobs/1393/it-support-specialist-(itss)-adjunct/job."

Let me know if you have any questions.

Tazneen Kasem

Anyone else encountering 701 PPT missing information

I am delivering a 701 course and I have noticed periodically the PPT Instructor slides are missing some content information when compared to the student guide.

I have included one example but there are others, lesson 10 is the one example I included where the PowerPoint ends with a Wi-Fi reference but the student guide ends lesson 10 with Bluetooth and NFC which are not shown in the PowerPoint. I don't recall this being an issue with 601 slides missing content shown in the student guide for the same lesson.

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CLI in Cloud+ objectives

In the new Cloud+ objectives (as posted on CompTIA's draft page a few weeks ago), under the IAM objective, there's an item for CLI spelled out as Common Language Infrastructure. While I know that's a real thing (in context of .NET), I can't see how it's directly related to IAM. Any thoughts? Or is this an error and it should actually be command line interface (which makes more sense to me)?

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