With CompTIA rebranding CASP+ & ITF, will they also rebrand A+?

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    With Comptia rebranding the CASP+ exam to the SecurityX exam, (with the feedback being questionable at best, as per , , and ), and ITF being rebranded as Tech+ ( https://www.comptia.org/blog/comptia-tech-vs-comptia-itf-for-it-basics-whats-the-difference), is it time for the CompTIA A+ course to be rebranded CompTIA ITsupport+? or Support+?

    I know the A+ has been around for ~30years, and has a history, but the A+ description doesn't really explain what the course does... with the other fundamentals being about Networking and Security, changing the A+ certification to be more descriptive of what the course covers, might make it more recognizable to HR recruiters and IT managers.

    Just something to ponder
     
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    Dan said:
    With Comptia rebranding the CASP+ exam to the SecurityX exam, (with the feedback being questionable at best, as per , , and ), and ITF being rebranded as Tech+ ( https://www.comptia.org/blog/comptia-tech-vs-comptia-itf-for-it-basics-whats-the-difference), is it time for the CompTIA A+ course to be rebranded CompTIA ITsupport+? or Support+?

    I know the A+ has been around for ~30years, and has a history, but the A+ description doesn't really explain what the course does... with the other fundamentals being about Networking and Security, changing the A+ certification to be more descriptive of what the course covers, might make it more recognizable to HR recruiters and IT managers.

    Just something to ponder
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    CompTIA didn't rename CASP+ to CompTIA Security X. CompTIA SecurityX is part of the CompTIA Xpert Series certifications that are designed for experienced IT professionals seeking to validate their advanced expertise in essential business technologies. The series will launch with certifications in data, cloud networking, and cybersecurity.

    1. CompTIA DataX
    -CompTIA DataX is a new advanced-level data science certification. (think of it as advanced Data+)

    2. CompTIA CloudNetX
    -Cloud plus and Network plus re-branded to CloudNetX

    3. CompTIA SecurityX
    -CASP plus + Security plus re-branded to SecurityX
     
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    precious said:
    CompTIA didn't rename CASP+ to CompTIA Security X. CompTIA SecurityX is part of the CompTIA Xpert Series certifications that are designed for experienced IT professionals seeking to validate their advanced expertise in essential business technologies. The series will launch with certifications in data, cloud networking, and cybersecurity.

    1. CompTIA DataX
    -CompTIA DataX is a new advanced-level data science certification. (think of it as advanced Data+)

    2. CompTIA CloudNetX
    -Cloud plus and Network plus re-branded to CloudNetX

    3. CompTIA SecurityX
    -CASP plus + Security plus re-branded to SecurityX
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    I'm not sure where you found that information, but what you said about Security+ isn't correct as per Comptia.

    as per https://www.comptia.org/certifications/xpert-series:
    CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) is the expert version of CompTIA Security+ and will be re-branded to SecurityX , with the next exam version. This name change will not affect the status of current CASP+ certification holders and those with an active CASP+ certification will receive a SecurityX certification

    CloudNetX is a new certificate, not a stacked cert.
     
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    Dan said:
    I'm not sure where you found that information, but what you said about Security+ isn't correct as per Comptia.

    as per https://www.comptia.org/certifications/xpert-series:
    CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) is the expert version of CompTIA Security+ and will be re-branded to SecurityX , with the next exam version. This name change will not affect the status of current CASP+ certification holders and those with an active CASP+ certification will receive a SecurityX certification

    CloudNetX is a new certificate, not a stacked cert.
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    Ooh thanks now I understand
     
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    I don't see CompTIA re-branding A+ since 1) there is an incredible amount of brand recognition surrounding that name and 2) because CompTIA has added in the addendum "underscore" certs to their certification stack. So, I believe that CompTIA is counting on that industry branding to advance the underscore certs - which, I don't think is a bad thing at all. It really doesn't take a lot for a neophyte in IT to know what A+ is supposed to be or represent.

    As CompTIA posted last year out on Reddit:

    The CompTIA A+ underscore (_) technical learning and certificate programs is a series of modular programs that will offer learners greater flexibility to build the depth and breadth of their skills, while expanding accessibility to encourage more people to explore tech career pathway options.

    The CompTIA A+_ series centers around key knowledge domains and in-demand job roles, including the following areas: CompTIA A+_cyber, CompTIA A+_server, CompTIA A+_network, CompTIA A+_data, CompTIA A+_cloud, CompTIA A+_coding

    The first programs in the CompTIA A+_ series are scheduled for availability in October, delivered on Coursera, a leading online learning platform with more than 120 million learners globally. The self-paced programs will feature engaging videos, assessment, and hands-on labs.
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    1728316778816.pngAs to the X certs, this is all part of the CompTIA Xpert line. Personally, I like SecurityX as a rename for CASP+, it's edgier... and every time I see an X cert, I think of this guy - Racer X from Speed Racer.




    Anyway - top of the morning CIN... *sips coffee*

    /r
     
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    @Dan Regarding name changes: Why change something that works well? I don't think A+ has any real competition. So why change the name?

    @precious I'm not sure I agree with your statement "CompTIA didn't rename CASP+ to CompTIA Security X. ". I think the title 'CASP+' needed to be differentiated from CISSP and CISM and a whole host of other higher level security certs. In my humble opinion it was renamed as the objectives were updated.

    @Jose A Ruiz Marquez Yes. You don't have to take the new exam just yet IF you have time left to renew your CASP+ certification (and choose or are required to take the exam to renew).

    @Lee McWhorter I believe I heard that SecurityX will be the top of the CompTIA cybersecurity stack.

    @Rick Butler I agree with what you said (as usual). Hope you are enjoying that coffee.
     
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    BrianFord said:
    @Dan Regarding name changes: Why change something that works well? I don't think A+ has any real competition. So why change the name?
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    BrianFord said:
    @precious I'm not sure I agree with your statement "CompTIA didn't rename CASP+ to CompTIA Security X. ". I think the title 'CASP+' needed to be differentiated from CISSP and CISM and a whole host of other higher level security certs. In my humble opinion it was renamed as the objectives were updated.
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    You're right, since 005 is SecurityX where CASP+ was 004, like @Jose A Ruiz Marquez said.
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    @Jose A Ruiz Marquez Yes. You don't have to take the new exam just yet IF you have time left to renew your CASP+ certification (and choose or are required to take the exam to renew).
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    Which, for me, is the second thing I get to do in 2025, after redoing Cloud+. So many certs, so little time.
    BrianFord said:
    @Lee McWhorter I believe I heard that SecurityX will be the top of the CompTIA cybersecurity stack.
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    BrianFord said:
    @Rick Butler I agree with what you said (as usual). Hope you are enjoying that coffee.
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    :coffee:
     
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    Lee McWhorter said:
    I'm confused from the above given it seems no two comments again... With regards to whateverX what are new certs vs what is stackable? I'm hoping @Jose A Ruiz Marquez personally. :)
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    From what CompTIA published the Security X will be the new king of the hill of the Cybersecurity path. So now we have A+, Network+, Security+, Pentest+, CySA+, CASP+ and Security X. I'm sure they will come up with some new stackable cert to include Security X. I also read that if our CASP+ is alive (mine was taken in June 2024) the Securit X will be awarded to us without having to actually take the test. So if they come up with a stacked cert we will get it also. I'm a fan of those, I also got Linux+, Cloud+ and Server+ so I can have all 12 stackable certs, I had too much free time 🤣🤣
     
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