Do CIN members automatically get access to Cert master labs or receive a voucher for them? I am looking to get more familiar with AWS and Azure cloud services and looking for any and all resources to help me. Mainly labs which will allow me to get some real hands on experience.

Also, I am currently going through the Cloud+ CV0-003 TTT videos now but do we have any idea on the next time it will be offered?

Appreciate all the advice and help!

Is the "Schools" database used in the CertMaster Data+ learn/lab course available?

Hello everyone!

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this. Please let me know if it should be elsewhere!

I have a recent high school graduate who doesn't have a driver's license, state ID or passport. However, he does have his school ID. Is this acceptable since he doesn't have the other forms of ID or does he need to obtain another form before taking a certification exam?

Thanks in advance!

Phil Blas

Hi Mr. @Stephen Schneiter,
I have seen the mistake in Proof of Participations of Linux+ TTT (XK0-005) as the pictures. Please help check to about this.

A number of you were asking about the background I used during the TTT session. I'll post it here for those that wanted it.

Enjoy!

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Having taught both Security+ and CySA+ courses fairly recently utilizing the CompTIA student guides and labs for both courses, I'm finding that for CySA+ the student guide provides detailed content for the CompTIA labs but the same is not true for the Security+ learning resources. I see real value, particularly for online courses where the instructor is not available during lab times, for the CySA+ content model.

Thoughts?

Hi Everyone!

Following up on last week's question and diving a little deeper; In the past, what has your experience with CompTIA support entailed?
What worked and what did not work as well?
What can we do better moving forward?

We can't wait to hear from you.

Check back in on Friday for some information about the Partner Support Team!

Looking for a Data+ instructor available to teach in boot camp format, evening format, or both. If interested, please respond to the thread.

When I teach Linux+ course to students, I normally start stating that one of the pros of Linux is that it is open source and secure.

Immediately many students start wondering and asking me the following question.

"If Linux is open source software, which means that all its source code is available on the internet, this means that all the bad guys (crackers) over there on the internet can see its inner code and may discover any weaknesses on the OS's code and exploit that weakness for their benefits. Then how you are telling us that Linux is a secure OS?"

Can you please help me on how to reply to their worries and answer this viable question? Any hints?

Million Thanks

We have a recurring Security+ opportunity with firm dates for the next class. We prefer a seasoned Sec+ 601 boot camp instructor that is accustomed to students testing on Friday afternoon. We have a partner that delivers the exam for us on Friday afternoon. Also West Coast or Hawaii residents would be preferred for ease of travel to the class.

NOTE: Must be a United States citizen

CompTIA Security+
Dates: 7/25/2022 - 7/29/2022 - travel in Saturday, out the following Saturday
Location: Hawaii
Delivery: Onsite
Pay: $5k + we will coordinate and fund all travel for you

Contact:
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Director of Program Management
800.674.3550 x701
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Happy Friday Everyone!

CompTIA’s Partner Support Team is welcoming all CIN members to utilize the resources available to assist you on your journey with CompTIA. We are happy to introduce some new resources that assist with your inquiries. Inquires can include Troubleshooting, Onboarding, and additional training. These resources include:

The Partner Support Form: This link allows all Partners to request Instruction/Demoing to the platform, Troubleshooting, Training and Official Onboarding.


CIN Network: We will be continuing our Forum CertMaster Solutions to engage our team with all members of CIN.

Email/Create a Ticket: Email our team at [email protected] with your inquiries.

Today I just Passed my CompTIA Security Plus Exam.

The new Linux is here! The new Linux is here! Come hear all about it!!

Join us on July 14th at 10:00 AM CST to learn about the new CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005. @Mary Faber will lead the webinar with an All-Star group of presenters including Lee Myers from AWS, and from CompTIA, Dr. James Stanger, Mike Kilgore, Jennifer Babich, and Nicholas Poyiadgi.

Discover how the updated exam covers the latest technical skills to configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot Linux on-premises and in cloud-based server environments while using best practices around security, scripting, containerization, and automation.

Register today! https://s.comptia.org/3bzzpZ7

I was asked by Dan (who owns a local Cybersecurity MSP called Rhyno Cybersecurity that employs our grads) if I'd be on his podcast.
It was last minute (the podcast was the same day as the request), and completely unprepared and unscripted.

May be worthwhile for students (my current students liked it at least) - there are a lot of CompTIA plugs in there

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Greetings all!

I work for an organization that is expecting an 85% success rate, even during the pandemic. To them, success is defined by certified students. This was a pretty high standard to maintain, pre covid. I wanted to know if any one of my peers has been able to achieve this level of certification. If so, what is your secret? If you could share your success rate, that would be great as well. Thanks!

Hi,
Is possible retake exam for renewing certification even if it hasn't expired yet?
Example, my cloud+ certification expire on july 2023, if I retake exam today the certification is renewed ?
thanks in advance at all
Aldo

Greetings, we are so excited to be back in Chicago for the annual Partner Summit 2022. Who's joining us from the CIN community? As a reminder, the hotel room block closes on July 18th! It's two days of full sessions and an "instructor best practices" track. I am happy to answer any questions about the event.

Please register today! https://mypartnersummit.comptia.org/

SWAG ALERT! The first 10 CIN members that respond and confirm they have registered, get a FREE CIN/PARTNER SUMMIT T-SHIRT of your choice!

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If memory serves, Jason Eckert (2018) and Lee McWhorter (2019) won Instructor of the Year before the pandemic hit us. Do we know who won in 2020 and 2021?

Hi Everyone!

This week we would like to know what type of support are you looking for while adopting CompTIA solutions?
Did you know that there is a designated Partner Support Team to assist with your inquiries?
Do you know how to contact the Partner Support Team?

We can't wait to hear from you.

Check back in on Friday for some information about the Partner Support Team!

With some new TTP, new CVEs in 2022, Blue team need to adapt on this TTP also. So would be fit with update training about. I know there is others platform this but we need to training our student for that in CySA+ class. Mates What your view point about?

Join the CompTIA Instructor Network and special guest Lee McWhorter as he leads the Linux+ TTT series. Lee will cover the exam objectives and provide hands on examples as you strengthen your Linux skills. 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 Linux+ is for the IT pro who will use Linux to manage everything from cars and smartphones to servers and supercomputers, as a vast number of enterprises use Linux in cloud, cybersecurity, mobile and web administration applications.

What: 10-session webinar series
When: Begins Monday, July 11, 2022 (Note: Sessions are on Monday and Tuesday evening CST)
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I always get asked this question in a Linux course (sometimes in others as well), and this site does a pretty good job of answering it.
It covers many popular SaaS solutions as well.
https://www.opensourcealternative.to/

Hoping someone can help me here.

I was able to received from CompTIA courseware for the A+ Core 1 1101 series class, but cannot get our sales rep to answer my emails, guessing he on vacation.
I am under a bit of a rush as my college wants my course plan ASAP.

Would someone have a copy of the A+ 1102 series 'Presentation Planner for A+ Core 2.xlsx' file you would be willing to share with me?

Just passed the CompTIA Network+ exam. Not too happy with the score I got, but that's the result. Need to study more deeply.
I have approximately 23 years of experience in the networking field and have also obtained several vendor-based network certifications (Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik etc.), but I was quite surprised to find that the questions in the Network+ certification exam were quite challenging for me.
I used the official study guide given after attending the TTT sessions and also practiced with several labs that I made myself using packet tracer and GNS3.
Thank you @Stephen Schneiter , @samberumen and this community for the opportunity to join the TTT.

Hi everyone & Welcome to Friday!


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