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Recent content by BrianFord
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Do You Report Cheating?
David, This is a Pearson Vue problem. CompTIA relies on Pearson to administer the exams. I've seen this too. Pearson Vue 'Mobile Test Centers' are renowned for cheating. Brian- BrianFord
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- Forum: CIN Open Forums
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Do You Report Cheating?
David, Cheating hurts everyone. It lessens the market value of CompTIA and the certifications it offers. It lessens the value of all certification programs. It promotes poor instruction and hurts all of us CINers. But most importantly it hurts everyone who holds or is working to earn a...- BrianFord
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- Forum: CIN Open Forums
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Seeking Suggestions for Enhancing Student Engagement in Security+ Class
Welcome M.Shehata! I'm a big fan of active learning and always try to use different techniques to make sure my learners are and stay engaged. I try to mix up my methods offering some from within a lesson and others at end of a lesson. For the Security+ course a couple of ideas might be: Ask...- BrianFord
- Post #2
- Forum: CompTIA Security+
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Regarding Security+ Labs
imsrj.cse, So I imagine you are running the course so that students work through the reading and practice on their own time and your ILT meetings are focused on the labs. In that learning environment I'd suggest taking some time at the start of the day and after lunch to introduce topics...- BrianFord
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- Forum: CompTIA Security+
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Thoughts on Preparing Students for That First Job Interview Using AI
YES. THIS -> "The success I'm seeing is when candidates focus on being real and human during the interviews and telling their story. ". Thank you dalexander! Lucky for me that I am no longer out there seeking employment. I'm often accused of being horribly long winded. But I too work with...- BrianFord
- Post #6
- Forum: CIN Open Forums
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Sec+ Learning Resources
Hello CyberPappy, If you are an authorized training partner you'll have access to the latest CertMaster Learn & Lab materials. That's one route to follow. I delivered the SY0-701 TTT and I (full disclosure) I am a CompTIA employee. Is there anything in particular topic that you need...- BrianFord
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- Forum: CompTIA Security+
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Security Pro Lab 5.10.5
See Telnet Vulnerability Affecting Cisco Products: June 2020 https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/csa/cisco-sa-telnetd-EFJrEzPx.html I use this particular vulnerability as an example of how to research a CVE. In this instance CVE-2020-10188- BrianFord
- Post #3
- Forum: CompTIA CertMaster Solutions
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CIN Sneak Peek - CompTIA Linux+ v8
Jason is a rock star instructor. I'm looking forward to what he'll share with us for Linux+. Maybe some cloud?- BrianFord
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- Forum: CompTIA Webinars
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Certification Languages
Many CompTIA exams are offered in multiple languages. The very popular Network+ N10-009 is offered in English German Japanese Portuguese-Brazilian Spanish-Modern I hope this helps. Brian- BrianFord
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- Forum: Certifications
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Linux+
The last Linux+ TTT was XK0-005, which finished up in June 2024. I wouldn't expect the next one until 2027. Check the Resources section for the recordings.- BrianFord
- Post #3
- Forum: CompTIA Linux+
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Products like Trend Micro allow an admin to define a forward proxy as a gateway device and send...
Products like Trend Micro allow an admin to define a forward proxy as a gateway device and send web URLs to the cloud for filtering. There are more reverse proxy products and services that are deployed in front of servers for load balancing and offloading TLS termination from servers.- BrianFord
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Forward proxies used to be set in web browsers. Products like these were used in schools and...
Forward proxies used to be set in web browsers. Products like these were used in schools and libraries to filter content and anonymize student browsing.- BrianFord
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When is TestOut going to merge with CertMaster?
The short story is that there is a process to be followed. The Security+ SY0-701 exam was being developed when the TestOut acquisition happened. It was in my opinion way too far along (and too important to CompTIA) to try and wait for a work in progress merged platform. Having participated in...- BrianFord
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- Forum: CompTIA Security+