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Ibrahim Mohamed · 2025-12-06T07:37:43-0600

Shea Bennett said:
@Stephen Schneiter Is there any way possible to extend access to Certmaster for Linux+ from the TTT to like 12/31/2025? Many of us activated early (not knowing it would cut off quickly) and I want to be able to finish but the cutoff is 12/13/2025. I want to make sure I'm learning exactly what my students will experience on the Certmaster platform. I'm almost done, but need a little more time (like some others who joined the TTT session).

Is this possible at all?

Do the Linux+ vouchers seem possible before New Years?

Sometimes you get stuck in some unforeseen tasks or extra work

Really hope there is a way to extend access to courses.

Ibrahim Mohamed · 2025-12-06T07:32:30-0600

Amelia A. said:
Thank you, CIN! I could not have passed it without the CIN sessions.

Congrats

Jill West · 2025-12-05T18:45:44-0600

You might be able to open the link to the last session, and if you're using the same account as before, it should recognize you and show your completion certificate for that session. I'm not sure how long those are available after completing a session. But usually if I revisit a session I've already watched, my certificate is still there.

Jill West · 2025-12-05T18:43:44-0600

That's amazing, congrats!!

Rick Butler · 2025-12-05T17:52:54-0600

Congrats on your win, Amelia!

Amelia A. · 2025-12-05T15:47:16-0600

precious said:
Congratulations

Awesome!

Amelia A. · 2025-12-05T15:46:38-0600

Gregory Childers said:
I passed the SecurityX exam this morning. I passed the CAS-004 back in April 2022.

It's a challenging, comprehensive exam. I had 88 questions. 4 PBQs and 1 VM question.

I'm looking forward to passing this exam. If the following AI answer is accurate, this cert will renew my A+ and Network+. This is the AI Answer:

If you currently hold A+ (1101/1102) and you renew SecurityX, your A+ will be renewed to the latest active version (currently A+ 1201/1202).
You do not need to retake the newer A+ exams. The CE program automatically updates your certification status to the most recent release.
This applies across the stack: renewing SecurityX cascades down to A+, Network+, Linux+, Cloud+, PenTest+, CySA+, Data+, etc.

Rick Butler · 2025-12-05T15:30:50-0600

Samar Alzuabaidi said:
where I can find ON24 live sessions in the future ?

Check out my post last year on this - links, a screen cap, and instructions.

Amelia A. · 2025-12-05T15:22:14-0600

Thank you, CIN! I could not have passed it without the CIN sessions.

Samar Alzuabaidi · 2025-12-05T14:48:47-0600

Rick Butler said:
Did you *just* complete them? Because if so, I'm afraid you wouldn't qualify for a voucher. You would have needed to complete all the sessions by October 23 (two weeks after the last scheduled session) in order to qualify.

where I can find ON24 live sessions in the future ?

Gh0st · 2025-12-05T13:06:53-0600

I don't think the original question was answered. I read the OQ as "is the certmaster ebook the same as the original and will it include the slide deck i am looking for". I don't think the question was looking for a printed book. I may be wrong, but I think it was a yes/no question.

David.Ruedeman · 2025-12-05T10:48:43-0600

I would certainly appreciate that, since I just now learned about CIN and found out about the TTT videos for XK0-006.

Rick Butler · 2025-12-05T09:47:24-0600

Mark Anthony Germanos said:
What’s sad is people know they are the product and they still use the freebie. It’s as if they don’t care anymore.

You're right about that, pally. That's why the social media companies rake in tons of cash while taking your most valuable asset - your time, while doom-scrolling the AI slop and half-baked narcissistic content from twenty-somethings who aren't smart enough to get IT certifications.

Rick Butler · 2025-12-05T09:40:49-0600

There's nothing in the On24 platform that I can see when a participant watched a particular video - only perhaps when the completed the video and earned their certificate (which is why I always tell people to get their certificate right then and there, in case there is a discrepancy. CompTIA's data team vets these for potential fraud before placing the order with PearsonVUE. This usually can take 6-8 weeks to do.

These days, with the changes at CompTIA, things have been a bit slower as the company reorganizes things. And with the holidays upon us, even more so.

MOHAMMAD SALAH · 2025-12-05T05:20:51-0600

Is there any updates regarding this issue ?did any one got the vouchers?

smittal · Thursday at 3:36 PM

No, I completed a few days after the last session, but I do not remember the exact date. Can we check the last time those videos were watched?

Mark Anthony Germanos · Thursday at 3:08 PM

Rick Butler said:
Krebs had a great posting regarding the Superbox, supposedly, to provide free streaming access to just about everything you can imagine. But...when it's free, YOU are the product. The sad thing about it is that folks are going to probably buy these things up. Meanwhile, it might be an interesting toy for a cyber class to look at in a sandbox.

Pretty wicked this thing, though.

Read about it...and tell me what you think.

Is Your Android TV Streaming Box Part of a Botnet? – Krebs on Security

/r

What’s sad is people know they are the product and they still use the freebie. It’s as if they don’t care anymore.

Mitch Garvis · Thursday at 3:04 PM

Katie Hoenicke said:
Hi Mitch! We have not yet built that functionality into the platform, although there is a way to do it via a deeper integration with Skillable. Perhaps I can connect you with a member of my team to discuss further if you would be willing to take the time?

Hi Katie! I would be delighted. What do you need from me?

Katie Hoenicke · Thursday at 2:41 PM

Mitch Garvis said:
Hey folks! When I use the LODS (Skillable) labs I can easily monitor my students lab progress or watch their screens. Is there a way to do that from the CompTIA Learning Platform? I don't see it. Please advise!

Hi Mitch! We have not yet built that functionality into the platform, although there is a way to do it via a deeper integration with Skillable. Perhaps I can connect you with a member of my team to discuss further if you would be willing to take the time?

Rick Butler · Thursday at 1:58 PM

smittal said:
I have completed all my Linux+ TTT sessions. Please let me know when I will receive the Exam Voucher.

Did you *just* complete them? Because if so, I'm afraid you wouldn't qualify for a voucher. You would have needed to complete all the sessions by October 23 (two weeks after the last scheduled session) in order to qualify.

smittal · Thursday at 10:45 AM

I have completed all my Linux+ TTT sessions. Please let me know when I will receive the Exam Voucher.

Jill West · Wednesday at 8:34 PM

Esther S. Stepansky said:
Next time that happens be sure to email Stephen! It like it was more "managerial" than hands-on. I thought the PBQs were perfectly appropriate and actually enjoyed doing them for once.

I did, a couple of times. But I think he must've been too busy. It's okay, I've moved on to another cert to study for. Next time!

Shea Bennett · Wednesday at 7:11 PM

precious said:
Yes three are many topics that are challenging for students to understand and some of the topics they are hard from A+ to Security for exam, DNS TXT records (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) and the we have subneting in CompTIA Network plus, Cryptography in Security plus.... I use analogies.

Imagine your email domain is a house, and the internet is a big neighborhood
- SPF = List of Approved Delivery Guys
- DKIM = Signature on the package, puts a tamper-proof signature on each mail you send
- DMARC = The House Rules on What to Do with fake mail, decides what happens to suspicious mail
For Subnetting,
Imagine a big city (a network) with thousands of houses (IP addresses). If the city is too big, managing houses becomes confusing.So we create suburbs/subdivisions (subnets)
Cryptography- Locking a Message in a Box with a Key, anything is secure because of it

Though not enough info but it assist students to understand underlying idea.

Very good! I will bootleg it. ;-)

Wenzel25 · Wednesday at 3:37 PM

precious said:
Huge thanks to @Stephen Schneiter for the incredible support and resources. The journey was challenging but incredibly rewarding!

Huge congrats

Gregory Childers · Wednesday at 1:46 PM

They always record the sessions. You can access the recordings from the same link for the live meeting.

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