I’m proud to share that I’ve just passed SecAI. This achievement would not have been possible without the incredible support of Stephen. Thank you so much, Stephen, for guiding me through this journey. It was a tough exam, I was close to being taken down but I pushed through and made it.
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Passed SecAI (CY0-001) today.
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Any insights about the PBQ questions as it compares to the CompTIA training platform ?
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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 taking it. I relied on my self-study materials, which I developed from the exam objectives. Looking at the keywords in the exam objectives, CY0-001 has some new methods for asking questions; specifically, "Summarize ..." a topic and "Given a set of requirements...". The traditional "Compare and Contrast" type questions were used for domain 1 (only). There are "Explain" topics in domains 1, 3, and 4. Given a scenario, questions are in most of the domain 2 and part of the domain 3. Remember that domain 2 accounts for 40% of the material covered on the exam. Given a set of requirements that was used in just one topic, 2.2. That topic covers the use of tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini.
They were definitely tough. They’re very different from the CompTIA training platform practice questions because instead of just recalling information, you have to actually apply what you know in a simulated, hands on scenario.
The training platform is great for building knowledge and practicing multiple choice style questions, but PBQs really test whether you can use that knowledge in a practical way. For me, they were challenging because they felt closer to real-world problem solving than just theory.
If you’re preparing, I’d recommend not relying only on the platform, try to get some hands-on practice or lab work. That makes the PBQs feel less overwhelming when you face them in the exam.
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Thanks I really appreciate that. Honestly, the SecAI exam was a solid challenge it pushed me to think critically about security concepts in AI systems rather than just memorizing definitions. I liked how it blended technical depth with practical scenarios, so it felt less like a test of rote knowledge and more like proving you can apply ideas in real-world contexts.
What stood out most was how much emphasis it placed on ethical considerations and risk management. It wasn’t just about “can you secure a model,” but also “can you anticipate how it might be misused.” That perspective made the exam feel relevant and forward-looking. One thing I noticed about the SecAI exam is that the time factor really matters. If you don’t prepare thoroughly, the clock can feel like your biggest enemy questions are layered and require careful thought, so rushing isn’t an option.
Thanks I really appreciate that. Honestly, the SecAI exam was a solid challenge it pushed me to think critically about security concepts in AI systems rather than just memorizing definitions. I liked how it blended technical depth with practical scenarios, so it felt less like a test of rote knowledge and more like proving you can apply ideas in real-world contexts.
What stood out most was how much emphasis it placed on ethical considerations and risk management. It wasn’t just about “can you secure a model,” but also “can you anticipate how it might be misused.” That perspective made the exam feel relevant and forward-looking. One thing I noticed about the SecAI exam is that the time factor really matters. If you don’t prepare thoroughly, the clock can feel like your biggest enemy questions are layered and require careful thought, so rushing isn’t an option.