I'm thrilled to have the Pentest+ passed few minutes ago!
Thanks to all CompTIA team and CIN network for the valuable exchange during the TtT.
I purchased the voucher since I didn't receive the one related to the TtT.

I'm loving the new Learning Platform. Thanks CompTIA.

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Please see the posting below.

At this time, there are 14 recognized active CompTIA certifications:

A+
CASP+
Cloud+
Cloud Essentials+
CySA+
Data+
DataSys+
IT Fundamentals+
Linux+
Network+
PenTest+
Security+
Server+

There are also 12 recognized active CompTIA stackable certifications:

CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
CompTIA Systems Support Specialist
CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional
CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional
CompTIA Linux Network Professional
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional
CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
CompTIA Network Security Professional
CompTIA Security Analytics Expert
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Expert

CompTIA Technical Trainer (CTT+) is good for life, but has been retired.
New versions of Network+, Cloud+, and PenTest+ will be launching this year.
DataX will be launching this year.

How many of the recognized active CompTIA certifications do you have? How many retired CompTIA certifications do you have?

2023 was a fantastic year and I would definitely recommend anyone on the fence to take and try CompTIA's Selection of exams.

Unfortunately, they don't give you a card for ITF+ And Cloud Essentials+, but i did manage to complete all exams in 8 years.

Do we know if CompTIA Has any plans to Modernize the Branding Packs for Certificates etc ?

I am wishing All the CIN Members the best of luck in their studies and a happy new year for 2024

Okay, here's my second question in this latest series:

Question: Why is using ECDHE_ECDSA stronger than using RSA?

A. ECDHE_ECDSA provides both data authenticity and confidentiality.

B. ECDHE_ECDSA uses a pseudorandom function to generate the
keying materials.

C. If the server's private key is later compromised, all the prior TLS
handshakes that are done using the cipher suite cannot be
compromised.

D. ____________________________________________________________________


Your answer goes here:


Note: I'll remove some of the pressure to provide a correct response
by removing any penalty of detention!!!

Hi,

We run our own pearsonvue test center at our college (private), and was noticing the exam codes for Network+.
In the CompTIA list, there is N10-008 for the Network+ exam, but there is also N10-008-ADA.
Any clue what the ADA exam is for?

I just went through the Practice Question for the 701 Version: (did you see this question?)

An AIPS actively monitors the network traffic. It can modify and automatically block malicious real-time traffic, fulfilling the administrator's requirements.

A PIDS merely detects and alerts suspicious activity but does not take automatic actions to block or modify traffic. Thus, it will not meet the requirement of real-time threat mitigation.
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Never heard about this out side this Questions.. )and they are not mentioned in the Course Book either.
An IDS is always passive , and an IPS always active . So using these terms here is not correct, since the termn is incorrect.
-> pleonasm

google finds only
for AIPS. (a= advanced)

I reported it as false..

But what you think?
Did u use these Terms in your courses?

It has been 2 months of sacrifice, lots of labs and commitment. Finally paid off. After an OnVue disappointment on Thursday, I rescheduled to this day.

The year has been great - added 5 COMPTIA certifications to my sleeve, a career change and expecting much more.

To all CINers, muchos gracias. I couldn’t have done this without your inspiration and spirit.

Question:
Why is malware that runs as a Windows service more difficult for the average end user to detect?

Choices:
A. Because services run in the User mode

B. Because services run in the background and do not interact with the users

C. Because all services run automatically when the system boots up

D. Because services run in the Kernel mode


Your Answer:

Note: 1 week detention if your response is incorrect!!!!

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It's about that time to look forward and look back!

Exams passed in 2023...
ITIL v4 Foundation
Data+
Linux+
CySA+ (sorta... sat the beta at the very end of December 2022 but didn't find out I'd passed until May 2023)

Goals for 2024...
Pentest+
ISC2 SSCP
ISC2 CCSP
ISC2 CISSP

(Would also like to finish my BS degree and maybe move onto grad school. ?)

May be returning to instructing in the classroom, at least part-time as well. Tutoring has kept me in the realm of instruction but I do kind of miss being in the classroom.

How about y'all?

It's been an incredibly busy and haphazard last few months and I just hadn't had the time or headspace to go back and review. Finally speed-ran back through both the TTT and the Dion course and managed to pass yesterday with about six hours of validity left on the voucher. ?

Hi all! I am searching for someone who is able to lead a CompTIA Data+ class Jan 8-12 from 9AM-6PM (with one hour lunch break). We provide curriculum and this class is taught in person (Addison, TX near Midway and Beltline). Rate is $100.hr for preparation and time teaching class. Please reach out if you are interested. Thanks! Kathleen 214.458.7629 or [email protected]

As cyber professionals, what can we do?

https://interestingengineering.com/culture/chinese-hackers-usa-infrastructure-volt-typhoon

Hello, all, have anyone received or heard anything about the past TTT Security+ 701 vouchers?

Hi,
Is CompTIA no more providing Stackable certificate ?

Good morning all,

I am new to the CIN network so I apologize for the dumb question.

I am reaching out for aid in some sort of Train-the-Trainer class for the new Sec+ 701 course. I was looking through the resources provided and can't seem to find anything. I understand that this course was recently launched and I am happy to wait for the content to drop. I just want to be sure I cover my bases and ask before I wait.

Thank you for your help!
Justin

CompTIA is excited to kick off refreshes to learning content for PenTest+ and SecurityX (formerly CASP+) in the new year and would be very interested in hearing any feedback you have on these certifications, the associated learning products and your experiences with them in the classroom.

If you have recently taught PenTest+ please provide feedback here.

If you have recently taught CASP+ please provide feedback here.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!!