My Life in Retirement (Post-Teaching)

Below a message I spammed out today to the residents in my senior (55+) community:

As some of you know, I'm approaching full retirement from teaching in May as I leave my current role as an IT/cybersecurity professor at Saddleback College and National University. My efforts will then focus on volunteer activities as detailed on this Meals on Wheels website. Over this past month, I've been involved in providing a couple of residents with technology services as they move their Internet/Cable TV access from their existing carriers (ATT, DirectTV, Cox) over to T-Mobile. The primary reasons they have done that is improved service and a substantial cost reduction. Service here in the Village is a real challenge given the simple fact that ATT and Cox no longer appear to be maintaining their infrastructure (look at those boxes sitting near the street). A good contact at the T-Mobile store is:

Tyler Dresser
(760) 729-8214
[email protected]


If you are interested in considering this alternative I recommend that you take your service bills (Internet/TV/Cellular) to T-Mobile's store (down the hill next to Albertsons), and ask what sort of cost reduction you can expect switching over to them. Mention the Home Internet and T-MobileMagenta Max 55 program that provides discounts to seniors. My charge for setting the technology up is a $52.50 donation to Meals on Wheels or another charity of your choice.

Steve Linthicum

A+ Instructor Needed for Online Class

The A+ course will run online (zoom, etc.) from 6:00p.m. to 10:30p.m. Pacific Time. I'd do it, having known Jamie for decades, but I'm retiring. Reach out and contact him if interested. His contact information is below.

Jamie Doyle
President & Founder
California Institute of Arts & Technology
401 Mile of Cars Way, Suite 100, National City, CA 91950
p: (619) 795-6430 | w: www.ciat.edu | e: [email protected]
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CertMaster Learn and Labs

I have a question, I have a student who bought CertMaster Learn and Labs, I don't use them in class but the student wanted to have them to study on their own for a test.

However, the student failed and wants to reset CertMaster Learn and Labs to start studying over again. Is there any way to reset back to zero on everything?

Thank you.

Josh
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European-Based Freelance/Contract Instructors

Hi Everyone,

Following a recent enquiry received from a Europe-based client to provide remote/onsite training delivery services, I have a potential requirement to deliver a number of different CompTIA courses:
  • A+
  • Network+
  • Security+
  • CySA+
  • Cloud+
  • Pentest+
  • CASP+
  • Linux+
In addition to CompTIA courses, an additional potential requirement exists for delivery of the following courses from other vendors:
  • ISACA CISM/CRISC/CISA
  • (ISC)2 CISSP/CCSP
  • EC-Council CEH/ECIH/CTIA/CSA/CCISO
  • PECB ISO 27001 Introduction/Foundation/Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor, ISO 27005 Introduction/Foundation/Risk Manager/Lead Risk Manager , ISO 27035 Introduction/Foundation/Lead Incident Manager, ISO 22301 Introduction/Foundation/Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor
If you are based in the UK/Europe and are certified/accredited to deliver any of these courses, please get in touch by email ([email protected]), providing your CV along with details of any recent courses delivered. If you have any specific language skills please include details of these.

Andy

PBQs in Data+ instructor materials

Hi all,

Maybe I am just blind (wouldn't be the first time), but I was looking at the CompTIA lesson plan for Data+ and it mentions PBQs in addition to presentation, videos and labs. See screenshot. But going through the official instructor materials, I cannot find the PBQs, they don't seem to be hidden in the powerpoint slides, practice or assessment questions nor anywhere else.

Can anybody point me to those PBQs, please?

Many thanks

Andreas

PBQ-in-lesson-plan.png

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How often does incoherent proctoring via OnVue occur?

G'day all.

I've been hearing reports of incoherent and unpredictable proctoring by OnVue employees for a few years now. Never to such a degree that I thought it was happening in huge amounts of cases, but one could reason that anything over 0.5% of the exams is already egregious.

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Proctors are often perceived as overly strict, focusing on making students "fail", giving students contradicting instructions of even (intentionally) giving instructions that would normally break rules.

This matter is something that has a lot of students worried for their exams and they actively blame CompTIA for it, all the more so because CompTIA and PearsonVue will point fingers at each other when the affected student tries to dispute the aborted exam.

I'd love to hear from CompTIA how they handle quality control with PearsonVue.

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CompTIA N10-008 book is not downloading ?

I bought CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and CompTIA N10-008 books, but unfortunately I am not able to download the N10-008 book's PDF.
I tried with many downloaders and also browser's default downloader, but still it is not downloading, so can you please give me some instruction about this issue please

Remote Contract Opportunity - CompTIA Security+ Instructor Needed

Hello,

We are a Cybersecurity training and consulting organization in the DC Metro area. We seek a part-time, remote instructor to provide hands-on training for CompTIA's Security+ curriculum. This opportunity is a 1099 contract position. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in providing cybersecurity training and a commitment to student success.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide virtual instruction for 6-10 hours per week
  • Create and maintain instructional material for CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Provide hands-on training and support to students
  • Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to help them succeed
Requirements:
  • CompTIA Security+ certified
  • Prior experience in cybersecurity training or instruction
  • Ability to work remotely and communicate effectively
  • Commitment to student success
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please email us at [email protected] or fill out the form using the link below. We will contact you as soon as possible.

Link to Application Form: https://forms.gle/mLz8KkGPm35XQvhNA

We look forward to hearing from you!

Linus Tech Tips - That's gotta hurt...

...but it can happen to anyone.

This week, I've been working on buffing up our security at the college - getting users skippy with MFA and Windows Hello. It's been a busy week for me, for sure.

And then one of my techs sends this one to me - hadn't heard of it, but then, that's why CASP+, CySA+, and Security+ bring up topics like CSRF and such - doesn't take much to overcome MFA, even if you know what you're doing.

So, since we're always down for a good conversation (and a deliberate opportunity to poke at @Lee McWhorter to see if he's still watching CIN) - how about we start a conversation about this.

Ever had an issue with a hijacked session token? What did that look like for you?

It wasn't too kind to Linus over at Linus Tech Tips. Poor guy - having to troubleshoot a problem like that...in the buff, even...

/r

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Project+ (005) TTT voucher arrived

Have you checked your email today? :)

As promised, @Stephen Schneiter said they would be delivered and I am blessed to have received mine today.

Many others probably are also receiving theirs today. If you have yet to receive yours, please give it a week at least.

Thank you, @Stephen Schneiter @comptia @Rick Butler!

CIN and TTT is a gem and has enhanced my life.

Looking for CompTIA Project+ Instructor

Hi All,

Good day! I am currently looking for CompTIA Project+ Instructor for this April 2023. Kindly send me an email ([email protected]) if you are interested:

Training Details:

Method of Delivery: Virtual/ Remote (Online)
Class Schedule: MWF
Class Duration: 4hrs (10 Sessions)
Class Time for Batch 1: 8:00 AM -12:00 NN (PH Standard Time)
Class Time for Batch 2: 8:00 AM -12:00 NN (UK Standard Time)

Thank you!

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Free/opensource A+ or A+ like textbooks or materials

All,
I am teaching CYBER JROTC Year 1 curriculum focused on the A+. The curriculum just consists of PPT and no other associated material. Would anyone know of a free or opensource book or that would be easily printable i could get ahold of. I want to provide another form of learning for my cadets without breaking the bank. Thanks.
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