Security+ Recert
The last time I recertified my Sec+ was when I recertified my CCNA Security cert. I just uploaded the CCNA Security cert to CompTIA and they gave me the 50 CEUs. Done.
I just recertified my CCNA Security again today by passing the 210-260 exam and logged in to CompTIA for the first time since recertifying and I see they now only give 25 CEUs for the CCNA Sec.
I find CompTIA's CEU program to be impossible to complete due to the max limits they put on each category. I go to the SecureWorld Expo every year, 12 CEUs a year right there, but CompTIA will only give me 10 for the whole 3 years. I could also attend a 1 hour webinar every month, again another 36 hours, but also again, capped at 10. 3 a year for work experience, but I already missed submitting last year's, so that would be 6 for me.
CompTIA really feels that a security conference a year plus a webinar a month is not enough to recertify an entry level cert?
I'm not in the position to take more college classes and I'm not about to right a book anytime soon. Their CEU program stinks.
I really regret switching from the good for life to the ce program. I thought it would keep my A+, Net+, and Sec+ relevant. Maybe it's time to cut ties with CompTIA and let them expire.
I just recertified my CCNA Security again today by passing the 210-260 exam and logged in to CompTIA for the first time since recertifying and I see they now only give 25 CEUs for the CCNA Sec.
I find CompTIA's CEU program to be impossible to complete due to the max limits they put on each category. I go to the SecureWorld Expo every year, 12 CEUs a year right there, but CompTIA will only give me 10 for the whole 3 years. I could also attend a 1 hour webinar every month, again another 36 hours, but also again, capped at 10. 3 a year for work experience, but I already missed submitting last year's, so that would be 6 for me.
CompTIA really feels that a security conference a year plus a webinar a month is not enough to recertify an entry level cert?
I'm not in the position to take more college classes and I'm not about to right a book anytime soon. Their CEU program stinks.
I really regret switching from the good for life to the ce program. I thought it would keep my A+, Net+, and Sec+ relevant. Maybe it's time to cut ties with CompTIA and let them expire.
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The CEU idea is fine, just don't put all the caps on each category. I can see 10 a year from conferences, but not 10 for the whole 3 year cycle. That makes no sense to me.
I just found out that CBT Nuggets video training courses are pre-approved by CompTIA for CEUs on a 1 CEU per hour basis. Watching the current Security+ CBT Nuggets video series will give me 17 CEUs. That will work!
https://blog.cbtnuggets.com/2015/06/continuing-education-credits-for-comptia/
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'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
That's what I plan to do. I'm not paying their annual fees. The certs are still on my resume, regardless.
Just wanted to update my update. I can confirm that CBT Nuggets videos are accepted for CEUs. I was able to get the last 15 CEUs I needed by submitting my certificate of completion for the CBT Nuggets Security+ SY0-401 course. (The course is worth 17 but I only needed the 15.) I am now recertified until May 2020.
https://certification.comptia.org/continuing-education/renewothers/renewing-security
I did. If I need it for a job later on, I'll get it. I've already moved to higher level certs as well as more experience. At this point, it's just a waste of time and money to keep it renewed.
I do listen to podcasts, attend training, obtain higher level certs, etc.. It's part of the career. You stay informed about the field. I just can't justify their CE program. I get they need to in order to keep their DOD standard, but it's just not a valuable cert once you move past it.
Anderson
"Everything that has a beginning has an end"
2021 Goal ~ Under Achiever - never pursued
Urban Achiever~ A+, Network+, i-Net+, MCP 70-210, CNA v5, Server+, Security+, Cloud+, CySA+
A.A.S - CIS
It's a pain, and it sucks that I have to do this with my Security+ now, but it's a job requirement, and my company pays for it... for now.
Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance - Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Network Administration - Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science x4 - Heald College