I am excited to be here.

Can anyone clarify the context for SID - " System Identifier" in CompIA ITF+?

...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...

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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!

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!

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!

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!

I received an email today with "Save the Date! CompTIA Partner Summit" in the Subject line. Do we get a discount code to attend?

This one wasn't too difficult at all (I didn't prepare at all for it beyond what we did in the TTT and prior teaching experience).

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I did passed the Project+ beta exam and have the certification, so what should i do with this project+ voucher?

Thanks @Stephen Schneiter and CompTIA, I have received Project+ Voucher!!

We are looking for *experienced* Comptia instructors local for in person training local to the DC/Alexandria area. Security+ / Casp+ /Cloud+ / CCNA and EC Council most in demand. If you are available for contract work please reach out to me. [email protected]

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

Is there an open source and free software tool for scanning weak/default passwords in web servers?

Okay, CIN - Looks like those Project+ vouchers have gone out to those of you that were on for my Proj+ TTT! Good luck to all of you!

Now, in a shameless post, you get to inflate my ego. This is the part where we find out if the TTT was helpful/instrumental in getting you to that shiny Project+ cert. So if you pass, post it here! If I did something really right, let me know.

And if you don't get it, it's okay! Keep at it - I'll help if you need it, meanwhile, if there was something about my training that wasn't so good, please tell me that, right here publicly, even. No instructor can improve if he does everything right, yeah? And I love to improve myself too. Or as a verse from the Good Book says, "As iron sharpens iron...". This is how we make CIN instructors the best ones out there. So, bring your eggs and tomatoes - I can handle it.

It was a pleasure having all of you on for the TTT and I sincerely wish you good luck as you all start certifying!

/r

What do i need to become a CompTIA Project+ instructor?

Offensive Security released Kali 2023.1 or 'Kali Purple'; a distro aimed at Blue and Purple team members (great Security+ question) with a renewed focus on 'defensive' security. While this is a new release of Kali this 'purple' distro includes new tools specifically for network defenders.

Bleeping Computer has a great article describing the release.

I've yet to download and build an image. I hope to create a VM before the end of next week.

Students preparing to enter the workforce are working hard – they're studying for and earning CompTIA certifications. They’ve seen the signal you have sent as an instructor: There are great IT careers available. But, given all of the “noise” we’re hearing lately about the IT jobs market , students are naturally wondering if there really will be a job available for them once they’ve finished. Research from CompTIA and many other credible sources worldwide demonstrate that we’re experiencing a worker shortage. Popular media presents a picture that tech jobs are on the decline. So, how can we help students separate the signal from the noise when it comes to the current – and future – IT job market?

Join Dr. James Stanger, Chief Technology Evangelist for CompTIA, as he provides you with some solutions. He’ll present research about current workforce trends, as well as report what he’s been hearing from hiring managers in the U.S. and worldwide. James will discuss:

• Data-driven resources that provide evergreen information about hiring and employment trends
• The state of the workplace, including what “remote work” means these days
• Skills that make students a “good risk,” from the perspective of the hiring manager
• Available jobs and careers beyond the typical “tech sector” perspective

What: CIN The Pulse: Separating the signal from the noise: The current state of the IT (and data) workplace
When: Thursday March 30, 2023 10:00 am CST
Who: Dr. James Stanger, Chief Technology Evangelist, CompTIA
Register Here

The next release for CompTIA CySA+ will be available in June of 2023. Join the CompTIA Instructor Network and special guest Hod Berman as he takes a Sneak Peek into changes with the new exam vs. the current version. 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.

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats through continuous security monitoring.

As attackers have learned to evade traditional signature-based solutions, such as firewalls and anti-virus software, an analytics-based approach within the IT security industry is increasingly important for organizations. CompTIA CySA+ applies behavioral analytics to networks to improve the overall state of security through identifying and combating malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in an enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface. It will validate an IT professional’s ability to proactively defend and continuously improve the security of an organization. CySA+ will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:

• Leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques
• Analyze and interpret data
• Identify and address vulnerabilities
• Suggest preventative measures
• Effectively respond to and recover from incidents

What: CIN Sneak Peek: CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003
When: Thursday March 23, 2023 10:00 am CST (2-hour session)
Who: Hod Berman
Register Here

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.

Its Official I now Hold All CompTIA CE And Stackable Certifications

Linux+ Was the last one for me.

So happy to join the family of tech gurus, hoping to do great things, teach others, and learn from others. Thank you.

Hi Everyone,

I just passed my CTT+ Classroom Trainer Video submission