Here is the question of the day. It's dealing with different types of backups. First, let's start with what we know.
- A Full backup backs up the files, then resets the archive bits to off so that it knows they've been backed up.
- An Incremental backup backs up the files with the archive bit set to on (meaning the file has been changed), then resets the bit to off for each file that has had changes.
- A Differential backup backs up all the files where the archive bit it set to on, but doesn't reset it to off, meaning it will back up everything where the bit is set to on, including files it has already backed up in any previous differential backups since the last full backup (since differentials do not reset the bit to off).
- Any file changes sets the bits to on. So either an incremental or differential will back up the changed files.
So here's the scenario:
- I do a full backup, change files, then do an incremental (which will backup the files, then change the bits back to off)
- I change no files over the next 24 hours, then I do a differential backup.

So here are the questions:
- How will the differential recognize the difference between the full and incremental backups because the bits are set to off for both cases?
- Will it copy since the last full backup or the last incremental?

I am looking for actually three good lesson plans:

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+

Restructuring my Classroom and would like some guidance on teaching these Certifications. So I am reaching out to this network of great people. Anyway someone could email me these lesson plans. Thank you,

Mike Miller
[email protected]

Had a student miss a question today based upon information that does not appear in the SG or slides. It has to do with False Positive being synonymous with False Acceptance Rate. And while the definition (someone's biometric matching with the wrong person and possibly giving them unauthorized access), somewhat lines up, it isn't something they would be able to read and extrapolate. And for False Negative, it means that someone was denied access that should have been given access based upon proper credentials/biometrics, being synonymous with False Rejection Rate. My issue isn't the definitions, it is that this information is not presented to the students in a way that they would get the question correct, since we usually refer to False Positive/Negative in terms of vulnerability analysis and device alerts, and they don't quite line up with the biometrics in terms of their meanings. I added it as an addendum to make sure my students know these definitions now. Maybe I'm totally wrong though. I defer to the esteemed consensus of my fellow instructors.

Hi all

I’ve a unique question I’m wondering if anyone knows any companies in the USA Hiring Irish citizens for Cybersecurity roles I have over 15 years experience with 150+ qualifications.

In particular I’m looking for something I can initially start remotely to begin when and then make a decision in a years time to go down the Visa route / citizenship route.

any guidance / advice would be great.
Kind regards
Matthew

Finally it became a reality to meet these awesome people.

It was great meeting up with fellow CINers. Great information and ideas were exchanged. I just have more questions regarding the TestOut certification phase out and the plans for the replacement of the TestOut certifications. A special thanks to @Rick Butler and @Stephen Schneiter . @Robert Bodnar some of your questions were answered. Additional explanations will be forthcoming. Until next time CINers...

KIndly any news about CYSA+ 03 exam voucher

Interested in becoming an NCL Coach? Here is an information flyer for interested coaches. The fall season opens soon, so be sure to check out the possibility of coaching student teams.

Be sure to join us October 7, 2021 for a special Instructor Toolbox session focusing on the CompTIA Cyber Career Pathway and how NCL Compittions may help provide students hands on job skills for certification and career success. https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3412117/C85BD127F2E986C2C9C8870C85BE4B82

Hello are there any onsite trainings available in the Charlotte, NC metro area. I have a former student from a school that is looking for additional training to retake. Please let me know if you have any info to assist.

Thanks,
Lundon

Hello CIN'ers all - Day Two begins with he official open to the Partner Summit and the CTF that happens at 8am.

Which means this Fedora wearing loudmouth is on a time table. Abdominal day to work off that rich Vegas chow...

Day Three: And yes, I got up for the gym. But the fitness center is pretty empty this morning so I have this distinct feeling that the Tao party last night turned today into a rest day for them.

No matter, let's get after it..

Now I'm going to decide to take the exam. Currently training content for CCSP, do you think CCSP is enough or will it be Cloud+ or CASP+?

Hello all of you fellow CIN'ers - coming to you from Las Vegas and the very first day of the conference. As I did last year, I will be posting throughout the day of what I encounter during the conference for those of you that were unable to make it.

I think there were some people who decided to go out running, but this old guy doesn't do that much anymore. So how about something uplifting instead...

Hello everyone,

I finished all of the 1101 Train the Trainer pre-recorded sessions on July 8th of this year. I understand that it takes two weeks after completion to get a voucher and that everyone at CompTIA is busy. Can anyone tell me about how long it took you to receive one so I know what to expect. I have the completion certificates from each session. Do I need to provide them to someone?

Thank you,
Mike

Hello,
I am offering a PC hardware/CompTIA A+ class in my high school and need help with how to identify the cost of the CertMaster products and what I need to purchase. I've downloaded the Academic Price List pdf, but I don't know if these prices apply to me, as an academic partner. I'm a bit confused, and submitting a help ticket didn't help.

I'm looking at the CompTIA Integrated CertMaster Learn + Labs for A+ Core 1 and Core 2 (220-1101 and 220-1102). I have 7 students in the class.

Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.
Tiffany Price

Fellow Instructors,

In Security+ and again in CySA+ (and CASP+) students need to understand how the www works. I often use Virustotal dot com to briefly demo how to investigate suspect urls and files. I found another web based (free to use) tool that helps explain more. That's urlscan dot io. I should provide a hat tp to some of my SOC colleagues from LinkedIn who have been pointing at this for a few weeks.


A user submits a url and urlscan goes off and scans the site. I chose to scan comptia.org.


The scan returns info about the site and http transactions (with associated response codes). Note CompTIA dot org is being served (to me) via an IPv6 address in the USA. You can show all of the elements that make up a web page. You can show the site certificates and check their expiration. Another great capability is to show the DOM scripts served from the site to the client browser.



Warning: Make sure that you scan the site in advance and develop your own 'script' about which fields you are going to share with students. There is a ton of info here and you want to avoid having students asking about each and every field.

That said I was able to turn this into a short (less than 10 minutes) demo that graphically links different concepts important to the course.

Enjoy!

Brian

Just received the following email from CompTIA that's worth sharing:

CyberSeek, the joint initiative of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's NICE program, Lightcast and CompTIA, announced the latest new data and tools to support cybersecurity workforce development efforts. For summary details, see the press release or visit the site at www.cyberseek.org.

https://www.comptia.org/newsroom/pr...s-an-estimated-466-000-cyberseek-data-reveals

Bonus: CyberSeek now includes a direct link to CompTIA's Job Posting Optimizer tool to provide a more seamless experience for employers recruiting cyber talent.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more you can check my calendar and schedule a time by clicking here



Regards,



Chris Barkdull | Academic Consultant

Office: 801.796.5235 | Cell: 385.208.0970

CompTIA.org | TestOut.com

New Horizons Ireland are looking to hire a fulltime experienced technical instructor who will teach and mentor in-person CompTIA courses.

Candidates must have prior experience teaching CompTIA in a classroom setting as well as hands on experience in IT.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Prepare students for successful completion of the CompTIA certification exam.
• Building your skills and certifications to grow in role.
• IT management of the network/classroom environments.

Required Qualifications

• Certification in CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+.
• Minimum of 1 year teaching CompTIA courses.
• Minimum 3 years related work experience.
• Fluent English Language abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Working Location:

Primarily in an office environment in Dublin, Ireland.

For more information please email [email protected]

Greetings everyone.

I have been participating in the CySA+ webinar and got the access key to access the eBook and certmaster Lab for 90 days and did not use the key until today when i wanted to redeem the access code. However it says the access key has expired.

what should I do next?

Hi

CySA+ instructor needed for on-site in Colorado Springs CO 8/7-8/11

that is all the information that I have.

if interested please contact [email protected]

Hi

Here is the information that I have:

Aug 14th - 25th - 8-hour sessions in GA

Contact: [email protected]

You can also add me on LinkedIn and I can forward your profile to the Manager.

Hod Berman

I'm thankful that things worked out where I'd be able to attend the Summit this year. Last year, I met a lot of great people, putting faces to names of folks that I've chatted with here, some I've missed that I wanted to meet.

So who is actually going this year?

I won't be that tough to find - just look for the silly guy with a black fedora - that will probably be me. But I want to meet as many of you as I can when I get there, so please, come find me, if I don't find you first.

/r

What are your thoughts on Using Testout for 1101 and 1102 as the main resource? How would you rate there practice tests to the real exams?

We are a Private Vocational School and Authorized Training Partners of CompTIA.org located in Edison, NJ. We need a Part time Faculty to train on CompTIA certifications to adult students on Cybersecurity programs - Remote and In Classroom at our facility.

Please share your profile with hands on teaching experience and industry experience.

Here is a fun game to help memorize A+ 1101 ports.
(there are some ports in the game that aren't on the U.S.A version of the test, but it still helps to use a process of elimination)