CIN account || Stephen Schneiter

@Stephen Schneiter kindly help, a colleague by the name Parth Soni of Email - [email protected], Country Kenya, Training is Partner Computer Learning Centre - is facing this, "Your account is currently awaiting approval by an administrator. You will receive an email when a decision has been taken." however reaching out to Account Manager - Benjamin Ndambuki has been un successfully.

Thank you

Hello Stephen,

A colleague by the name Parth Soni of Email - [email protected], Country Kenya, Training is Partner Computer Learning Centre - is facing this, "Your account is currently awaiting approval by an administrator. You will receive an email when a decision has been taken." however reaching out to Account Manager - Benjamin Ndambuki has been un successfully.

Kindly help
Thank you

SecAI+: Have we discussed this yet?

I didn't see a forum for this cert yet, so posting here instead.

CompTIA has posted pre-draft objectives for a new cert: CompTIA SecAI+. Anyone seen these yet? Thoughts? I'm definitely interested and looking forward to this one.

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How to keep CompTIA (A+, N+, & S+, CySA+) certifications active

I need help in keeping my CompTIA certifications active. They have been active for a while now. I know I must renew them before three years to keep them valid.

I believe the only way to keep them active is to pass CySA+ or Pentest+, according to the CompTIA website. Is that correct, or is there another way to renew my certifications? I have been doing a lot of research lately on this but still not having satisfactory answers.

I need the right procedure to get this done.
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CIN TTT Series: SecurityX v5

Join the CompTIA Instructor Network as we welcome Gareth Marchant who will lead our SecurityX CAS-005 TTT series. The series will consist of five sessions covering the SecurityX exam domains. Gareth will teach the key cybersecurity concepts covered on the exam as well as hands-on activities with key technology tools used by cybersecurity professionals.

We will also discuss instructional strategy for presenting the concepts to students and best practices for implementing a SecurityX course.
CompTIA SecurityX is an expert-level cybersecurity certification for security architects and senior security engineers charged with leading and improving an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness. Skills that will be covered include:
  • Security Architecture
  • Security Operations
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance
  • Security Engineering and Cryptography
What: CIN TTT Series SecurityX CAS-005 5 sessions
When: Feb 18, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Central Daylight Time, Tuesday and Thursday
Who: Gareth Marchant
Where: ON24

REGISTER HERE

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Authorized partner list is gone?

Hiya!

CompTIA used to have a directory on their site, where one could lookup authorized (delivery) partners. I was on that list.

I can't seem to find the list anymore. Some cached pages on Google still have hints that the list used to be there, but I just really, really can't find it anymore.

I've already pinged Luke to ask him what's up, but maybe someone else knows? Where did the list go?!

Advice for people soliciting for trainers

If you want to get some responses to your solicitations for trainers, please remember to do the following:

1. Be specific in what you're looking for. Is the assignment contract work, part-time, or full-time? Do you require that the trainer be certified in the latest version, or just have an active certification that is maintained through CEUs? Do you require a degree? Does the assignment require TS/SCI clearance? Is the assignment onsite or virtual? Do you want local trainers, or will you accept distant or even overseas trainers? In which time zone will the training take place? In what language will the training be conducted?

2. Post a pay range for your budget. It saves you time and it saves the trainers time. If you have a limited budget, there may be trainers who will bid on the job. But more experienced trainers with high demand won't get tied up for an assignment that ultimately they won't accept.

3. Respond in a timely manner. If you post on this site, but take a week to respond to questions or comments, don't be surprised if you see little interest in the assignment.

CIN The Pulse: The Undiscovered Country of Operational Technology (OT): A practical overview

What is all this talk about OT? Why should my IT students learn about OT? Information Technology professionals are increasingly asked to understand the relatively foreign world of critical infrastructure and Operational Technology (OT).

Join CompTIA's Chief Technology Evangelist, Dr. James Stanger, to learn more about how our critical infrastructure works. James will avoid abstract discussions of acronyms such as SCADA, PLC, and Modbus. Instead, he'll discuss case studies from critical infrastructure professionals he has met worldwide. Do you ever wish you had a few stories to explain how critical infrastructure works? Looking to get past the typical cliches and FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) about OT cybersecurity?

What: CIN The Pulse Webinar
When: Wednesday February 19, 2025, 11:00 am CDT, one-hour session
Where: ON24
Who: Dr. James Stanger, CompTIA Chief Technology Evangelist
Register Here

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Realistic Presentation Planner for Comptia Network+

I'm having some difficulty on delivering the course for the new Comptia Network + certification in a week. The training materials contains a Course Paging Guide for a 5 day course but the total estimated instructional time there is 5942 minutes which means aproximately 99 hours, too much for a week.

Do you have any materials with recommendations about the recommended timing for the course so I can deliver the knowledge in a week (8 hours per day)? For example, the old course had a document called Presentation Planner for Network+ which you could have used for schedulling the time.

My Journey in Cybersecurity: From Security+ 2003 to Advanced Certifications

My cybersecurity journey has been a fascinating evolution, spanning over two decades of continuous learning and professional growth. Back in 2003, I first obtained my CompTIA Security+ certification, which was a significant milestone in my career. Recently, I revisited this foundational certification by successfully passing the latest Security+ (SY0-701) exam, demonstrating the importance of staying current in our rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.

I will complete Pen+, CySA+ and CASP this year. I wrote an ARP Poisonging detection tool in Python and was going to share it, but when testing there were a few errors so I will test it further.

CompTIA Instructors & Mentors Needed (Remote – Flexible Schedule)

Hi All,

Claim Academy is hiring CompTIA Certification Instructors and Mentors to train and support students in earning industry-recognized IT certifications. If you have expertise in A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, or CASP+ and a passion for teaching or mentoring, we want to hear from you!

✅ Remote & flexible schedule
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Impact future IT professionals

Apply now:
👉 Instructors: https://claimacademy.org/jobs/comptia-certification-instructor
👉 Mentors: https://claimacademy.org/jobs/certification-program-mentor

Thank you!
Eddie
Claim Academy

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CertMaster Perform DataX "Master" Solutions for Reference

Good Day Everyone!

Is there a master solution set for the Live Labs for the DataX class? For example, a ZIP file that contains working examples of all of the Jupyter Notebooks?

Any other insights are appreciated!

Thank you,
Ben

CIN Sneak Peek: A+ 1200 Series

Yes! It is that time again! A+ is coming up for renewal. Join the CompTIA Instructor Network and special guest Lynn Warne as she takes a Sneak Peek into the changes with the new exam objectives. 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.

The CompTIA A+ certification is being updated to ensure it remains relevant and comprehensive in today's rapidly evolving IT landscape. The new A+ 220-1201/1202 certification will cover essential skills in hardware, software, networking, and troubleshooting, with an increased focus on security, networking, and software troubleshooting, preparing individuals for a wide range of IT roles.

What: CIN Sneak Peek A+ 1200 Series
When: February 12, 2025, 12:00-2:00 pm CDT
Who: Lynn Warne
Where: ON24
REGISTER HERE

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Account Manager disappeared!

Hi, can someone please help me. I am an authorized delivery partner and my account manager who i have been communicating with suddenly disappeared. No answers to emails or calls. Comptia help have also been unresponsive. Does anyone know who i can contact? I will really appreciate some clues.

How can i find my Account Manager!

[Please ignore this message]Hi, can someone please help me. I am an authorized delivery partner and my account manager who i have been communicating with suddenly disappeared. No answers to emails or calls. Comptia help have also been unresponsive. Does anyone know who i can contact? I will really appreciate some clues.
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Tech Differences Between Net+ and Sec+ Objectives and Content

Hey there, fellow Instructors. A couple of notes if you are teaching Network+ and Security+. I noted that some topics are covered in both, but the coverage between the objectives, the course content, and the possible exam questions may differ.

(1) How DNS works and how DNS is secured. Network+ covers DNS over UDP, DNS over TCP, DNS over HTTP (DoH), and DNS over TLS (DoT). DoT and DoH are included in the latest Network+ objectives (but not in the Security+ objectives. I cover these in both courses. I point out the difference in the objectives. I also challenge (quiz) students with questions that differentiate these protocols. I also noted differences in how the topics were covered in the latest Mike Chapple and Mike Meyers Study Guides.

(2) Disaster Recovery (DR) is covered in Net+ and Sec+. Net+ objectives call out RPO, RTO, MTBF, and MTTR. Sec+ objectives call out RPO, RTO, MTD, and MTBF (no MTTR). I had students ask me questions about this after taking both exams. I recently took the Net+ exam and saw this topic. I'd advise covering these terms in both courses with some reinforcement (ask questions or include them in the quiz).

My advice to students is that understanding the details of a technology or process helps them perform better on exams. These are two topics that I explore in greater depth to aid students in developing that understanding.

Tech+ Focus Group

I know that this is for the ITF+ but there is no current group or thread for the Tech+ yet. I was one of the instructor SMEs that met in Chicago during the 2023-2024 school year to help develop the new Tech+ course. While teaching the course this year, I noticed that there were several issues with the content. Since there have been a lot of changes within CompTIA recently, I was hoping that someone within the CompTIA organization might be willing to set up a focus group to review the content and suggest changes to the Tech+ course now that we have had a chance to teach the content. If so I would be interested in being part of the focus group

Facebook’s Linux Ban

A recent Facebook decision to block posts and groups related to Linux, categorizing them as "cybersecurity threats," and even claiming that Linux is malware is a big concern within the tech community. DistroWatch, has reported being restricted since January 19, with users experiencing account suspensions for disseminating Linux-related content. As instructors and IT professionals, many of us rely on social media platforms like Facebook to share knowledge, discuss open-source tools, and educate others about Linux.
How will this impact the tech community and cybersecurity education?

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