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Recent content by BrianFord

  1. BrianFord

    CIN TTT Series: CySA+ V4

    Registered and looking forward to hearing from Nick! Remember that everyone should register, even if you can't attend the webinar, because you can use the link in the registration email to view the replay.
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    Are certification kits no longer complimentary?

    While certification cards and kits are a thing of the past, people who have earned a CompTIA certification will want to know how to prove that to a prospective employer. An exam score report is not proof that someone earned a certification. Candidates can download and provide an official...
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    Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?

    From CBS News. Some interesting reporting from CBS News on research by Resume Genius. My own completely unscientific research would agree: "8 in 10 hiring managers consider AI skills a priority". I was surprised to read this: "while many workers today are well aware of the need to hone...
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    Passed SecAI (CY0-001) today.

    I passed CY0-001 several weeks ago. I was impressed by how the way CompTIA exam questions are asked has changed. I didn't find any of the simple questions like "what is port 443?" The questions I saw were all very well thought out. I had not reviewed CertMaster Learn for the CY0-001 exam before...
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    Best resources for teaching

    Another question might be what topics students find difficult to grasp?
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    If You Had to Restart Security+, What Would You Do Differently?

    My thoughts are inserted into Kristina's response.
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    Why recertify?

    Thanks for that post, Greg. Reading this and your other postings, I believe you are (at least in my opinion) an alpha lifelong learner. I'm close, but I think you have me beat in terms of technical diversity. I see that Jason Eckert liked your post, and in my book, he's an alpha too. I'm...
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    A+ Practice Exam 1201

    Throughout the CompTIA course and certification offerings, there is a common thread: that people using computing need three things. Those three things are: access to data, the ability to send email, and the ability to receive email. We cover this in Network+, Security+, and Cloud+. I...
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    A+ Practice Exam 1201

    The entire cost of a private cloud is borne by the organization that uses it. I would suggest that "does not have capital" rules out Private Cloud as a choice. The statement that "they do not want to share resources" would only rule out the Community cloud. Any organization that uses the cloud...
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    New version of Security+ TTT?

    At the last update, the Security+ curriculum update was slated for late 2026.
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    Wishing you the Best in 2026

    Happy holidays to all you CINer's! And a special thanks to Stephen and all of the TTT presenters.