Please Don't Distribute Copyrighted Materials

[BrianFord]

I wanted to give you all a heads-up. A person using the username kiranjadhav010407 has posted all the CompTIA-branded (still copyrighted) Security+ SY0-601 materials on LinkedIn. I reported it and asked that it be taken down, but there were over 350 comments: a mix of copyright warnings and thanks for posting.

When things like this happen, some people blame folks like us: instructors who have access to and use those copyrighted training materials.

 

[Jzol]

I wanted to give you all a heads-up. A person using the username kiranjadhav010407 has posted all the CompTIA-branded (still copyrighted) Security+ SY0-601 materials on LinkedIn. I reported it and asked that it be taken down, but there were over 350 comments: a mix of copyright warnings and thanks for posting.

When things like this happen, some people blame folks like us: instructors who have access to and use those copyrighted training materials.

Sad that happened. I will say the one thing that is challenging is that under the Resources tab, under courseware, there is the accessibility document. I do include the accessibility document in my course, but I hide it so other students do not have access to it.
It strictly states, “This document is to be used only by authorized instructors and students who have accessibility needs. Other use or distribution is prohibited.” So in cases where we have students who do need the document and then decide to publish it, it can leak out to others very quickly.

 

[precious]

I wanted to give you all a heads-up. A person using the username kiranjadhav010407 has posted all the CompTIA-branded (still copyrighted) Security+ SY0-601 materials on LinkedIn. I reported it and asked that it be taken down, but there were over 350 comments: a mix of copyright warnings and thanks for posting.

When things like this happen, some people blame folks like us: instructors who have access to and use those copyrighted training materials.

Thanks for raising this. It is important to clarify we as CompTIA instructors follow strict usage policies regarding training materials.

When copyrighted content is shared publicly like this it creates a misconception that these materials are freely distributable, which is not the case and also devalues the certification and can mislead learners.

Reporting such posts is the right step, and continued awareness helps maintain the credibility of our training ecosystem.

 

[Bruce Weaver]

I wanted to give you all a heads-up. A person using the username kiranjadhav010407 has posted all the CompTIA-branded (still copyrighted) Security+ SY0-601 materials on LinkedIn. I reported it and asked that it be taken down, but there were over 350 comments: a mix of copyright warnings and thanks for posting.

When things like this happen, some people blame folks like us: instructors who have access to and use those copyrighted training materials.

It is sad that people think the can do this with no repercussions. You could always report it to his employer, Allstate, who would likely not appreciate his shenanigans.

 

[BrianFord]

It is sad that people think the can do this with no repercussions. You could always report it to his employer, Allstate, who would likely not appreciate his shenanigans.

As far as reporting to his employer, that's why CompTIA has lawyers. I believe it's a clear copyright violation.

 

[Rick Butler]

Reminds me of the time that someone out there was stealing all the Train the Trainer videos and posting them on his YouTube channel...fun times.

 

[BrianFord]

Sad that happened. I will say the one thing that is challenging is that under the Resources tab, under courseware, there is the accessibility document. I do include the accessibility document in my course, but I hide it so other students do not have access to it.
It strictly states, “This document is to be used only by authorized instructors and students who have accessibility needs. Other use or distribution is prohibited.” So in cases where we have students who do need the document and then decide to publish it, it can leak out to others very quickly.

Jzol. Great point about the accessibility document. As I understand it and use it, that document is advice from CompTIA based on the licensed course materials. It should not replace any policies that the organization or department you are teaching for has put in place. It provides instructors with advice on how to use the provided licensed course materials.