Hi, nice to meet you all.

Any way to get my hands on the official SecAI+ study guide PDF? I am planning to take the exam in the following months and i want to get through the official material.

Thanks!

We have a mature student who is looking to receive some one-to-one support with CompTIA A+ (and then Security+). Initial requirement is 1 hour per week for 4 weeks.

We are launching some new products in the next couple of months that will also require one-to-one support in a similar format.

Would suit someone looking to earn some additional income and really make a difference to a great student!

We are based in London, UK but work can be completed remotely.

I have been tossing this idea around in my head after spending some time with sites like boot.dev and KodeKloud. I am looking for ways to more interactively train students. I have had so much feedback from the younger folks that they don't want to spend time watching videos. You know, in 2007, I was frothing at the mouth for video tutorial training because I am personally a visual learner. I also spend a lot of time doing labs and things on my own. When I was studying to the Network+ (which I completely bombed at the time). Getting my hands on a CCNA rack from eBay was like the most delicious BBQ Beef Ribs dropping in my lap with some of the best potato salad from Momma.

Now in this highly interactive and lazy, give it all to me now generation of techs who want everything served to them on a platter. I'm struggling to see how to make things more interactive. Honestly, I have really enjoyed platforms like KodeKloud and LabEx where you have actual hands-on keyboard with actual labs (but the guidance still sucks).

Has anyone thought about or built an OpenClaw styled solution to actively interact with students during learning? I have been thinking about maybe theory first and then video explanation and then a hands-on interactive lab using an AI Agent. I would really like the thoughts from others.

Not sure how many of you saw this come in through Credly, but it appears that CompTIA is moving these two certifications to the CE model, along with all the others.

I know Server+ was on the fence for a while - whether it was going to remain or go away. Seems like it's here to stay for a while.

Project+, I can kind of see, since the PM world changes a fair bit - perhaps CompTIA thinks this would be a good move to put it in better position for industry recognition - although sadly, PMI will probably always remain the front runner for Project Management certifications within the general industry.

What does the CIN community think about this?

(yeah, I know I've been light on posts lately, but I'll try to do better at that - that is, if y'all missed the Black Fedora)

Rick

Hello CINers,

I’m happy to share that I have successfully passed the CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) exam today.
A big thank you to @Stephen Schneiter for the exam voucher and for making the CompTIA Instructor Network such an amazing place to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Excited to bring more AI security concepts into my teaching and discussions with learners.

Claude Mythos and the AI Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call

https://www.bain.com/insights/claude-mythos-and-ai-cybersecurity-wake-up-call/

Hello everyone,
Is anyone currently going through the CertMaster for SecAI+?
Overall, I think the material is well-organized and well designed.
However, I couldn’t find any student or instructor handouts that could serve as an "offline" resource?

Also, regarding the interactive labs, which I must say, great job CompTIA!, I noticed that when resuming labs from a saved point, some tools and steps don’t work properly due to poor connectivity, often internet-related issues.
A simple DNS refresh or reset usually fixes this, but it might be helpful to mention this somewhere for students who aren't experienced in troubleshooting, as they might expect everything to work seamlessly.
Of course, at this certification level, students should have enough proficiency to handle such issues themselves, but I bring this up because many might assume such guides are provided upon purchase?

I took the DataSys+ beta earlier this week. I like the updates to this exam. It seems better scoped than the current version. It took a little bit of Net+, a bit of Cloud+, a good chunk of Sec+--all in the context of databases--and then mixed in lots of database content. I had 4-5 PBQs (can't remember exactly), and a total of about 115 questions, with a better mix of difficulty than the current exam and more technical knowledge required. Finished a good hour early.

Anyone else taken this one yet? What did you think?

I'm in the process of reviewing my CompTIA certs to make certain I have the required CEUs for renewal. i don't like to wait until the last minute. I typically get them done within the first year or two. CloudNetX has been a particular challenge.

1. No other CompTIA certification gives full or partial credit for CEUs.
2. No other non-CompTIA certifications gives full or partial credit for CEUs
3. The only options are as follows:

20 hours of webinars max
20 hours of conference attendance max
75 hours of attending training max
Retaking the newest version of the exam

By having the fewest renewal options, this makes the CloudNetX certification one of the most difficult ones to renew. DataAI has the same renewal options.

Today I passed the DA0-002: CompTIA Data+ Certification Exam. I had already passed the previous version DA0-001, and I thought this one was much easier.

One PBQ, 79 M/C questions. A few AI questions scattered throughout, but otherwise not much new.

Overall, it's a good introductory data certification for people getting started on their career path in data analytics.

I'll be taking the new DataSys+ soon. I'm interested to see how much it has changed since the previous version.

Is it possible to extend the validity of my exam voucher?

Hello Everyone! We have been in the process of building out a webinar schedule for the rest of the 2026. Below is the outcome of the planning we have so far. We would like feedback from CIN as to what you think is missing? What topics would you like to see offered? Are there any proposed launches from the CompTIA Product Roadmap that you think should be covered? We will add to our webinar list based on feedback and interests.

In this 2-hour hands-on session, CompTIA’s @James Stanger will walk you step-by-step through how to design, build, and test a practical AI agent. Think of the agent as a Q-branch, customized digital tech assistant.

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• Create a basic AI agent using free and pay-tier platforms
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• Map and document workflows during the planning before even considering building an agent
• Apply industry best practices for building agents, including setting goals, organizing the information that your agent needs, setting boundaries, and the vital testing and security measures you should consider

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Hello
Could somebody please give me a URL, so that I can purchase the
latest A+ instructor kit?

Thank you


Bernard

I've got 25 years IT experience and over 16 specializing in security, so I'm not coming into this completely ignorant. But in taking the unit quizzes and practice exam in CertMaster, the questions seem way different than the material I've been studying the last couple months. I'm also going through the TTT recordings now but that seems in line with the CM material.
Are the exercises relevant for the test? Also, is there a better alternative for learning what I need to pass the exam?
Thanks in advance!

I want to settle this once and for all. How does CompTIA score their exams?

Every exam has a handful of PBQs, while the overwhelming majority of questions are multiple-choice. Most exams have a maximum of 90 questions, but could have fewer. All exams are on a 100-900 scale, with the exception of a few exams that are pass/fail only.

A well-known trainer posted this on another forum:

Questions have different weighting. CompTIA has never released score values from questions but it is estimated that a multiple choice question (MCQ) is about 9 points, multi-select questions (MSQs) are worth 9 points X however many correct answers there are to select and PBQs run around 90 points (partial credit can be earned).

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I have no idea where he got this information. I taught classes FOR COMPTIA and never once did they mention how they scored their exams. I helped write exam questions and never once did they mention how they scored their exams.


My question is this: Does anyone have corroborating evidence that clearly shows CompTIA publicly announcing how they score their exams?

An admin, Stephen, said in one of his posts that that the best approach anytime anyone needs a voucher or discount is to reach out to their Account Executive. How do you find the Account Executive for your university? The Account Executive for DeVry University is no longer with CompTIA. How do I find the new Account Executive for DeVry University? I called the CompTIA Customer Support and they told me to reach out to my university to find out who the Account Executive is. However, I'm the contact! So, I cannot reach out to myself. Please help!

Hi everyone,


I just wanted to check if anyone has received their exam voucher after attending all six sessions of the CompTIA CIN TTT Series: SecAI+?

Are you ready for the brand new AutoOps+ certification from CompTIA? Join us as we welcome @James Stanger and @Tyler Harris as they walk us through this new cert.

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Skills covered:

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• Build and manage CI pipelines to automate testing, ensure quality, and improve collaboration between teams.
• Implement secure, compliant delivery pipelines that enable rapid, reliable deployment and operational efficiency.

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WHEN: Thursday April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
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WHERE: ON24

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We are currently seeking qualified and experienced instructors to join our pool for delivering CompTIA Network+ training programs in the Philippines.

I started to write a post here about the skills that are required to be a good or great or excellent technical trainer... but it got pretty long, and I decided to post it to my blog. I hope you click through and enjoy it, and I look forward to reading your thoughts on it!

I have been working on a resource to help students pass the A+. How do I go about working with CompTIA to get my site to be an authorized resource?

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Hi colleagues, I’m currently preparing for my upcoming sessions for CompTIA Security+ . Besides the official CompTIA materials, what are your 'go-to' additional resources or analogies that you find most effective in helping students grasp difficult concepts in this course?