Good day everyone!

I'm anxiously looking for a solid, good book to prepare my students for XK0-005.

The previous three years, I taught XK0-004 using my own curriculum and adding to it with Bresnahan and Blum's book from Sybex / Wiley.

We've pre-ordered the 005 version of the same book, but I also bought the ebook version. The print version isn't out yet and I need something to prep my classes with, right?

Well, reading through the B&H 005 book from Sybex, I'm really not impressed. The 004 version was halfway decent, but the 005 version seems like a lazy update.

* The book left in a few topics which were removed from 004 -> 005.
* The book does not go deep enough by far into topics like Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Terraform et al. Ditto for PKI and so on.

I've already taken and passed the 005 exam and I know how thoroughly some of those topics were covered. The book does not do it justice at all. For example, the only two mentions of "podman" are literally from output of the "docker" command, aliased as "podman".

So. Bottom line: who can recommend me a better book for XK0-005? Preferably one that'll come out soon, so we can cancel this pre-order and switch in time.

Q. A security professional needs to identify a physical security control that will identify individuals before allowing them to enter a secure area. Additionally, it should only allow a single person to enter at a time. Which of the following is the BEST solution?

A. Tailgating
B. Smart cards
C. Biometrics
D. Mantrap


No Googling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Q. You need to modify the PATH element in the /etc/profile file. Which of the following options is the BEST choice to do so?

A. vi /etc/profile

B. cat /etc/profile

C. grep ‘PATH’ /etc/profile

D. head -n 25 /etc/profile


No Googling!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Since we finished A+ I have not deceived information when next TTT is. Anyone know? I know Linux+ and Project+ were on drawing board.

Also I have only received one A+ voucher and i did both sessions.

Hello fellow instructors!

I don't know if anyone of you folks are reviewing the Linux+ Official Material (Instructor Guide / Practice Labs / Videos) and so on, but I'd like to contribute with it.

Well, I started to analyzing the content by executing some practice labs, as well as, reading carefully the Instructor Guide, seeking for typos, broken links, and other related mistakes that might be there and cause some confusing to our students during the classes. I found out some, and I'd like to share with you in order to discuss the subject, and to know whether some of you agree or disagree about such points raised here.

The first one is about "Command Subcommand Option Argument". The practice question addressing this subject brings the use of "Subcommand", of the ip command, and asks to point out what option would be the correct one related to the specified port. The correct answer should be the "Command Argument" one, rather than the "Subcommand".

ip addr show eth0

ip -> the command
addr -> the subcommand (here we could use others like link, route...)
show -> the option (here we could use add, del...)
eth0 -> the argument (you can use another interface as an argument. The argument is the part of the command line that specifies the target that the command should operate on)

In this case the port (interface), should be classified and an argument.

The attachment file named "Practice-Question-Subcommand.png" shows the option "Argument" as a mistake.


The second one is about "displaying contents of a file". Among the options displayed, only two should be used to do that: cat and less. However, the answer is classified as wrong.
One of the those which would be classified as a correct one for this question was the touch command.

The attachment file named "Practice-Question-Display Contents of a File.png" shows the option with the command "cat" as a mistake.

Registration is open.
Anyone Going to London?
Plan to attend the First Day, due Schedule..
Maybe we can meet Sunday evening..
(Plan to go to Abba Voyage on Sunday

Michael

What are the recommended total training hours via instructor-led for A+ 220/1101 and 220/1102?

If you know the same for Network+, that would be great as well

Took Core 1 last night at home with an 8:30p exam time. I taught the 1000 series for a non-profit from January until June of this year as a full-time instructor and now I'm with that same non-profit as a part-time IT tutor. I currently hold the Net+ CE and Sec+ CE certs, plus A+ GFL from 1998. (Exam codes 220-002 and 220-003!)

Pretty good exam experience, all things told. Really excited (anxious?) for my next voucher to arrive so I can get that exam out of the way and be A+ certified x2!

A+ and IT fundamentals-Lansing ( Local Trainer needed onsite)

We are looking for an instructor for IT Fundamentals and A+ in January 2023 in the Lansing Michigan area. It might be half-day training, so we might need someone local. Needs familiarity with TestOut curriculum.

Thanks!
Tony Davis
Corporate Workforce Training Manager
866.253.3884
520.869.6422 cell
[email protected]

Join the CompTIA Instructor Network and special guest Lee McWhorter as he leads the Linux+ TTT series. Lee will cover the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your Linux skills. We will discuss how to cover the content with students and suggest various labs to let students gain hands-on experience as they prepare for certification.

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: 10-session webinar series
When: Begins Monday, July 11, 2022 (Note: Sessions are on Monday and Tuesday evening CST)
Where: ON24
Who: Lee McWhorter, CTO Covered 6 LLC.
Register Here

My CEUs are due tonight by 1:59 AM EST. I have completed 99% of the Certmaster Learn and labs to gain my last needed 25 CEUs. However, one lab is stuck in a "Running" state and will not award my last 30 knowledge points to get the completed certificate needed. Anyone have any advice? Other than, "Well, you had 3 years to complete this..." LOL

I am currently the Director of Computer Science training at Kankakee Community College. I am looking to create curriculum that results in college credit and also will hit all objectives for the certs. We all know how important certifications are and by giving students pathways to a degree and also getting them certified at the same will open many doors for these students. Currently our IT programs are seriously lacking but we are looking to change that. Are there any local instructors that may be interested in either FT or adjunct work? We have not posted any jobs yet but I wanted to check here for any interest first.

Thanks,

John

I have two questions regarding resources for our current Linux+ TTT.

Has anyone still not received their code yet to redeem their resources?
Based one of our last sessions from this week, did anyone verify that we get the pdf's of the instructor manual?

In the article I raise the possibility that academic institutions obtaining the NSA/DHS designation as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) may be drawing the unwanted attention of ransomware gangs, seeking to demonstrate their skills against alleged hardened targets. Thoughts?

Risk Management Per NIST: The program and supporting processes to manage risk to agency operations (including mission, functions, image, reputation), agency assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation, and includes: establishing the context for risk-related activities; assessing risk; responding to risk once determined; and monitoring risk over time.

FOCUS IT Training in Baltimore needs a creative, enthusiastic teacher’s assistant to help in class with reinforcing the lesson plans, documenting student progress, overseeing lesson preparations, assisting the students with configuration issues, etc. Minimum requirements include some computer technology and teaching experience and familiarity with the CompTIA A+ program.

The next steps:
Step 1:
Please email us your resume at [email protected]
Step 2:
Use the meeting link below to schedule a virtual meeting: https://calendly.com/focusorg/focusinstructorhelp

For questions, please contact me, Eric Brockman, Program Director at [email protected]

Hey everyone, it was great to see many of you at our Partner Summit a few weeks back! While we understand we were able to answer most of your questions at the Summit, we also realize that many of you may still need more information or have questions around CompTIA products and solutions. Here is a recap of what we did at this year’s Partner Summit:

CertMaster Learn

We worked with our Partners demoing (some for the first time) the roles/views/functionality of CertMaster Learn. We highlighted the CertMaster Learn + Labs Integrated product and shared how Students can launch/access their labs directly from the platform, giving the instructor visibility to Labs reporting directly from the Boost Dashboard. We worked with current users, and we were able to help them utilize their products more efficiently by showcasing features they didn't know they had!

CertMaster Labs

This product was demonstrated via the CertMaster Learn platform as we grew more awareness around the CertMaster Learn + Labs Integrated product. We showcased the newly built A+ Workbench Labs both in the main Partner Summit area (presented by Penelope Johnson), and in the CompTIA Learning Lounge.

CertMaster Practice

We gave a look at our final training product platform under the CertMaster Suite umbrella. This session allowed instructors to see that their students can have more practice exams from a larger bank of questions using CertMaster Practice, helping to solidify their knowledge in preparation for their certification exam!

Some questions you may still have include:

• What, as an instructor, can I do to maximize my students’ learning potential within the product platforms?
• How do I get access to the CompTIA products and/or platforms?
• I would like to see a product demo, how do I go about that?

The answer to these, and MANY MORE questions can be answered by using the following links below.

For Current Partners:

You can access our CertMaster Solutions Support Request Form to submit a request with our Partner Support Team.

For Prospective Partners/Instructors:

Please submit a ticket request to our email address at [email protected], our Partner Support Team is standing by to assist!

Hi everyone!

It has been such an amazing experience for the Partner Support Team over the past few months, establishing ourselves within CIN and connecting with you all. The Interaction has been so valuable to us and now that you are all familiar with us and know that we are here for you, we are going to move to a monthly cadence of our Questions and Answers series. This does not mean that our interaction with you is going to change at all. In fact, we are intensifying our overview of this and other forums within CIN so that we can support you throughout your journey with CompTIA.

It was so great to see everyone at the Partner Summit! Thank you to those who stopped by the Learning Lounge to see some demos, get some 1-1 time with our experts, and those who were actively looking for us for that all-important face-to-face introduction. Our entire team was not able to attend this time so we look forward to the next event where the possibility of meeting face-to-face is even greater!

A reminder that this forum is for all conversations relating to CertMaster Solutions. If you have a question about implementation or functions, this is the place to post. Also, use this area to share your experience and best practices for how you are implementing CertMaster Solutions. Let's keep the conversation going and accelerate our peer-to-peer knowledge sharing to make this worldwide community a great success!

And Lastly, submit your questions, comments, advice now! We can't wait to hear what you have to say.

Have a great week everyone and thank you for being so awesome!!

Well good morning, CIN, it's day 2 of the Partner Summit and the last day for all the festivities. With ChannelCon wrapping up and after last night's bash out on the Navy Pier, people are a little slower on the take.

Hopefully you've had an opportunity to see what it's like if you yourself wasn't able to make it in person.

So let's get started with the day! Chime in and let us know how you've liked the sessions.

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Hello! For those of you that have access to ROKU TV, check out Cypher. Great series surrounding cryptography! I have been watching it!

I live in a 55+ community. As I work my way into full retirement I've been providing tech support for community residents. Not wanting to give this service away, I ask residents to make donations by going to the following website:

A couple of days ago, one of the residents sent me a link (see below) as a joke that points to a challenging aspect of providing tech support to seniors. A warning regarding the link. Some of you may find it distasteful so don't click it.

I am having difficulty finding part-time CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA Instructor around Washington DC area.

There is no attendance Button in the Data+ Live recordings.

How to get the attendance certificate for exam vouchers ?

Thanks

David Papkin