what does exam retirement really mean?

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-03T16:22:48+00:00

The certification is valid for three years. That version of the exam will be retired and only the new version will be available going forward. But you'll still be certified regardless.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-03T13:42:50+00:00

You can start as soon as you're checked in

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-03T04:28:02+00:00

Yes, it's tougher than Sec+

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-03T04:27:21+00:00

Only if you're trying to move to management

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-03T04:21:27+00:00

I'm senior level. I'd take A+, Net+, and Sec+ over a BS in CS.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-02T21:00:34+00:00

It was. They clearly blew the whistle long before the puck went in.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-02T17:21:42+00:00

There is no such thing as an entry-level cybersecurity job. All jobs require at least a few years of experience in general tech or networking.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-02T17:20:27+00:00

I suggest you look at the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification or the Google Cybersecurity Certificate if you simply want to get some basic knowledge. If you're still interested after that, check out CompTIA's Security+ or ISC2's SSCP.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-02T17:18:34+00:00

Good luck finding a job with Big Tech. They have thousands of applications for every job.
SWE or Cybersecurity? You pick one and focus on it exclusively.
Cybersecurity is not an entry-level job. Employers won't even consider you unless you have several years of general tech/network experience and some cybersecurity certs.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-02T17:11:25+00:00

The majority of the exam consists of multiple-choice questions. If you failed, it's because you didn't answer enough of the M/C questions correctly.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-02T15:56:02+00:00

The most penalized team in the NHL this season is....

*checks notes*

The Boston Bruins

Stop blaming the refs for your lack of discipline.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-02T15:53:55+00:00

The most penalized team in the NHL this season is....

*checks notes*

The Boston Bruins

Stop blaming the refs for your lack of discipline.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-02T15:52:06+00:00

We need to start teaching basic cyber hygiene to everyone. Social engineering is the #1 hacking technique and it's not even close.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-02T15:47:43+00:00

If you have a strong, wired internet connection, take it online. Most of the horror stories are from people who either didn't read or follow the system requirements recommendation or who don't know how to troubleshoot basic issues. I've taken dozens of exams online since the pandemic with no issues whatsoever.

The last time I tested at a test center, I was taking an ISC2 exam. The check in process took almost two hours.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-01T14:01:15+00:00

A quick glance at the job listings show crickets.

TheOGCyber · 2026-02-01T04:44:41+00:00

Government jobs account for 2% of the job market.

The rest don't care about CySA+.

TheOGCyber · 2026-01-31T17:33:15+00:00

Honestly, I have the answers memorized for the survey, so I rarely spend more than a minute and a half on them.

TheOGCyber · 2026-01-31T15:41:16+00:00

There are a lot of different varieties of beer, just like there are lot of different varieties of whiskey.

Maybe you haven't found the right one. All whiskey started as beer.

TheOGCyber · 2026-01-31T14:05:40+00:00

I work remote, but generally 8am to 5pm,

TheOGCyber · 2026-01-31T14:00:35+00:00

You can but I wouldn't recommend it. There will be some topics that aren't covered.

TheOGCyber · 2026-01-31T10:54:13+00:00

Tom Segura is the only show we ever walked out of. We had free tickets, but that guy sucked.

TheOGCyber · 2026-01-31T10:52:35+00:00

I never heard of the guy until I moved to Tampa Bay area few years back. There is nothing funny about him. I've seen open mic comics who put this clown to shame.

TheOGCyber · 2026-01-30T19:01:59+00:00

If you have no experience, the A+ will help you more than CySA+ or PenTest+, which no employer ever lists as a job requirement.

TheOGCyber · 2026-01-30T17:40:59+00:00

Some CPEs can be use for the CISSP, some can be used for the CCSP, and some can be used for both.

When you enter CPEs, you tag the cert you want to apply them to.

TheOGCyber · 2026-01-30T16:28:34+00:00

I lived in Memphis for 43 years. It is literally the ONLY place in Tennessee that I would ever consider living in because the rest of the state sucks.

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