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Free or reduced resources for Title 1 Schools

Hello,

I'm a retired federal IT professional and a part-time High School Cybersecurity and Computer Science teacher. I served in government for 33 years, and this is my fourth year of teaching high school. I passed the Tech+ Exam yesterday, after spending last week studying the 727 page guide from Comptia. Now I'm tasked with trying to get some of my students to do the same. I teach at Woodlawn HS in Baton Rouge, LA. It is a Title 1, urban school that has at risk kids. I may also get involved with helping teachers who do not have a background in IT with passing the Tech+ exam. Next school year, LA is implementing a K-12 Computer Science curriculum. Tech+ is one of the three certifications that will be made available for high school students. The others are Python Programming and Web Development. Does Comptia have a program that can provide assistance to schools in underserved and underrepresented areas.

Thx

Frank Kidd

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Firefox Processes Launching

Hello CINners,

Got a question for the Windows 10 Elite!

When I power-up my computer, or wake it up from sleep mode, I will often times see
a couple (anywhere from 2 to 4) of Firefox processes running in Task Manager. Now,
the processes don't run indefinitely, and no actual browser is opened. However, just
the running of those Firefox processes consumes vital resources (CPU and Memory)
for the duration that they do run.

My question: Why do those Firefox processes launch automatically like that? If you do
know the why, are you able to guide me on how to prevent this from happening?

Remember, this is a question for the Windows 10 Elite, not the petite (i.e. neophytes or
casual users)!!!

Many thanks CINners.

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Legit CertMaster site?

Is this a legitimate Certmaster site?


I was looking for Spanish language A+ material for some of my ESL students & this popped up. There is no info in their About Us page, & their mission describes "...Indochina ICT's CertMaster programs..." . The web site certificate looks valid, but I'm used to using Certmaster products on a Comptia.org site. Don't know if this is a spin off from the buy out? If it's not legit can anyone point me to any Spanish, French, Arabic, Ukranian, Russian materials that I can use to supplement TestOut PC Pro for adult A+ ESL students?

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Old CASP+ certs will be rebranded SecurityX on December 17, 2024

Old CASP+ certs will be rebranded SecurityX on December 17, 2024​


CompTIA CASP+ Name Change

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) name will be renamed to SecurityX December 17, 2024.


CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) will be renamed to SecurityX on December 17, 2024. The name change will not affect your CASP+ certification. You will automatically receive the rebranded SecurityX badge and can download a new certificate and transcript in CertMetrics. This update emphasizes the advanced (i.e. “Xpert”) level of the certification.

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TestOut Network Pro retirement

I'm at a loss here. A student had a Title IX situation late in the semester. I offered them an "incomplete" grade to give them more time to complete the materials for TestOut (TO) Network Pro and another TO title. Unfortunately, the student can't complete the materials before Network Pro retires on Dec. 20th. I believe in this student, and it took a bit to convince them to take the incomplete grade. Now, I feel like I've set them up for failure on the Network Pro. Any ideas?

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Are there any answers to such web server behavior?

I frequently use tools like ffuf to illustrate fuzzing to my students.

Using the following command, for instance:

bash
┌──(kali㉿localhost)-[~]└─$ffuf -w wordlist.txt -u http://mydomaintarget.org/FUZZ

Files like backup.sql, graphql.txt, config.json, and other possibly sensitive files may be discovered in this way.

To confirm their presence, we employ:
┌──(kali㉿localhost)-[~]└─$curl -I http://mydomaintarget.org/backup.sql on mydomaintarget.org

The server replies with an HTTP 200 status if the file is present. When we try to download the file, though: backup.sql using

bash
┌──(kali㉿localhost)-[~]└─$curl -o http://mydomaintarget.org/backup.sql on mydomaintarget.org

The output is a JavaScript obfuscated code rather than the anticipated content.
Are there any explainations to such behavior?

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How long will Cloud+ CV0-003 be available?

Hello. Does anyone know when the Cloud+ CV0-003 exam will no longer be available now that the Cloud+ CV0-004 exam has been made available? The 004 exam was originally scheduled to be available in September but was not released until mid-October. I have students who will be preparing to take Cloud+ in March 2025, but no one outside of the CompTIA cert master has study material for the CV0-004 version of the exam.

Thanks for your help

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Tech+ Voucher

Hello! I am looking to purchase a few Tech+ vouchers. Are those available yet? I can't find them on the Academic store or the CompTIA store. Anyone have an idea of when they will be available? I am a bit leery that I am doing the curriculum and there is not cert to buy. It was a big sell to run this course!

Thank you :)

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Unable to access CertMaster Labs

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone is facing the same issue? CertMaster Labs is not accessible. We have tried to access the lab using different accounts using the office internet, and also from the home internet. The link to the instructor guides is working though.

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Difference between Certmaster Learn and Perform .

Hello everyone. I"m teaching the Network+ N10-009 course. I want to insure that my students have the most effective tools to use for the training. I've purchased the bundle for other courses in the past,, CompTIA A+, Learn, Practice Labs and Voucher. I hear that Perform is a new tool that has other features that may replace Certmaster Learn.

In your estimation, should I stick with the original bundle of Certmaster Learn, Practice, Labs and Voucher or purchase Perform, Practice and Voucher. Again, this is for Network+ N10-009.

Lastly, I want to confirm that when I purchase either of these bundles, there's an instructor or organization access key and student access key for all products. I need to make this purchase immediately.

With Appreciation,

Bobbie
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