What are some good recommendations for CEU training courses for Security+?

With the launch of the new CompTIA A+ 1200 series certification comes a vast array of learning content to help ensure testing candidates are prepared to sit for the exam. Join CIN as we welcome Michael Olsen, Director, Content Development at CompTIA as he leads through a tour of the CertMaster Perform for A+.
Michael will talk about the differences between the various content features and what tools are available to instructors to help deliver an engaging course for students. Michael will also discuss how the product differs from the previous version of CertMaster Learn and TestOut PC Pro.

What: CIN Instructor Toolbox - CertMaster Perform A+ 1200
When: Wednesday March 26, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT
Who: Michael Olsen, Director, Content Development, CompTIA
Where: ON24

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Join CIN and special guest @jasoneckert for the CIN TTT Series: CloudNetX CNX-001. The series will consist of five sessions covering the CloudNetX exam domains. Jason will teach the advanced skills and concepts covered on the exam as well as hands-on activities with key technology tools used Cloud and Network Architects.

CloudNetX equips tech professionals with advanced skills to design, engineer, and integrate secure, scalable networking solutions in hybrid environments. Building on Network+ and Cloud+, this certification addresses the intricate challenges of modern enterprises. With CloudNetX learning and certification, candidates will master navigating both on-premises and cloud-based systems, making them sought-after experts.

What: CIN TTT Series CloudNetX 5 sessions
When: March 25, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time, Tuesday and Thursday
Who: Jason Eckert
Where: ON24

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4/3/2025
I have provisionally passed ISC2's Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam
@ Cyber Russ you were my inspiration for this exam.

Thank you.

How do I submit CEUs for security+ from teaching it in a classroom setting?

I took the CloudNetX beta exam in August 2024. Earlier in February 2025, I received an email from CompTIA stating that I had passed the exam.

As of the start of March 2025, the CompTIA CloudNetX still does not show up in my list of certifications on the CompTIA portal. It doesn't even show up in my history of exams on the CompTIA portal, even though it does show up on the Pearson Vue web site, along with a score report.

Does anyone know what is the issue delaying the update to the CompTIA portal?

Today, I have just checked CompTIA certification exams on PearsonVUE and I have seen that CompTIA CloudNetX Certification Exam was available to take the exam.
You could take the exam now.
P/s: CloudNetX certificate for who passed the beta exam that was not still available to download !

Hi has anyone received exam vouchers for the new Pentest PTO 003 from the TTT

So, getting ready to take a test and noticed that you are not supposed to use laptops others have used. I often loan out my old laptops to students whose devices do not work.

What are my options? Also, can you proctor the tests in a classroom? How do you become worthy of being a CompTIA exam proctor?

I'm teaching the new Tech+ course this semester, and I have some students interested in taking the cert exam. Anyone know when the Tech+ exam information will be posted to the website? The website still says "Exam details coming soon."

With a little experimenting, I found the Tech+ exam is actually listed as available to schedule once you sign in. But I don't see information on how long the exam is or how many questions. And this information is not available on my latest version of the exam objectives.

Thanks

It is time to get down to the essentials! Join CIN and special guest Henry Mann as we explore the CompTIA Essentials series. We will take a deeper look into Essentials, and get an exclusive preview of some of the exciting learning innovations that will be coming in future Essentials courses.

During this session, we will explore the Essentials roadmap, looking at already available titles and those coming out later this year. We will demo various products and discuss how the Essentials may be implemented in various programs.

What: two-hour webinar investigating Essentials
When: Wednesday, March 12, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
Where: ON24
Who: Henry Mann, Senior Director, Product Development, CompTIA

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Hello, dear CIN members. My organization is offering A+ training as part of a boot camp. we have students enrolling every month. I would Like to know when will we have TTT on the New A+ Certificate so I can train my TAs and instructors

I am reviewing the proof of participation for the recent Pentest+ 003 sessions and noticed that my name label is missing in session 1. Has anyone else encountered the same issue? From my review, this problem only appears in session 1, while the rest of the sessions seem fine. @Stephen Schneiter could you please assist in looking into this matter? Could this affect the voucher issuance for participants? If so, I hope we can address it early.

Thank you for your help!

Hello fellow CINers! I just want to ask, does the Network+ certification automatically renewed if I took Sec+? Mine just got expired this January.

Hello all,
I have a small group of younger future IT pros and I would like to train them for CompTIA exams. How can I get started?

I am certified in A+ and Security+ and I am currently working towards my CySA+ and have 10+ years of (public and private sector) experience. I recently created my own program to carry out my goal to advocate for IT.

Thank you!

Have you plans to integrate Ai within your security infrastructure if so how will you know how effective itis

Hi everyone

Time has flown so fast and it's time to renew Data+ . I reminisced the post I made here in May 2022.

I'm not sure yet whether I'd be able to afford the $75 renewal fee, however, I received a DataX exam voucher for participating in the TTT. If I pass DataX, is it considered a higher level than Data+ and will my CEU fees be waived? I have already met the CEU points requirement by passing two non-CompTIA certifications.

Or what else can I do to have the CEU fees waived?

Regards
Chintan Patel
Benoni, South Africa

I am thrilled to announce that I have provisionally passed ISC2's Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification exam today! Despite the snowy weather here in North Carolina, I made it out and drove my way to success.

Keep studying!

I noticed that getting the first certificate (Proof of Participation) of the TTT for SecurityX is states that my participation is good for 2 CEU credit per hour toward the renewal of your "Cloud+. Does this mean siting the SecurityX exam will renew Cloud+? On the website Renew existing certifications its not listed but I wondered if addition to the name change if that has change.

So the reason I ask is that I taught the class in November of 2024 and there were 14 modules/chapters and corresponding 14 PowerPoints. The were roughly 30+ labs. Someone in my organization posted a set of slides and there were only 12. Comparing Lesson 1 from the 14 group and 12 group, the latter had 25 slides while the former (older one relatively speaking had 32 slides)

I reached out to my associate to see where he downloaded the shorter versions from but I wanted to reach out and see if anyone else saw or experienced this weird discrepancy.

Lesson 12 - Understanding Application Vulnerability Assessment

Lesson 14 - Understanding Application Security and Attack Mitigation best Practices

Both versions represent the last lessons.

Thanks.

Peter

The beta results came out, and yaay, I passed expected but what a wait?. Excited for the prospects on this course and much more.

Anyone have the link for the Sneak peak of CIN Sneak Peek for the CompTIA A+ 1200 series on demand? Wasn't able to attend yesterday.

If you took the CloudNetX beta, results are posted. Good luck to everyone who took it!

Got a pass here

Hello everyone,
I was told that CompTIA has been acquired by an equity firm?!

Hello everyone,
The new A+ exam is set to launch in Spring 2025 according to the website. What is the exact date of this launch?
Thanks
Mary