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New video short just dropped. This one breaks down what makes CompTIA SecAI+ unlike any certification that came before it: a dual focus on both defending AI systems and using AI as a security tool. Watch the short and check out the full blog breakdown. Read more in the blog.
05/25/2026
There's a new CompTIA certification that cybersecurity professionals are talking about, and it's about time. SecAI+ puts AI security skills front and center, from defending AI systems to using AI in the SOC. We published a full breakdown this week. Read more in the blog.
05/22/2026
Your weekend challenge is here! This week: take 20 minutes to map out one security task you do manually that could be automated. Then ask yourself, what would break if it ran without a human check? That's AI accountability in a nutshell. Check out the blog for the full challenge details. Read more in the blog.
Nobody explains tech like our instructors. Watch how a coffee robot analogy perfectly unpacks scripting, automation, and orchestration, three concepts straight from the Security+ exam. Read more in the blog.
05/21/2026
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05/20/2026
AI doesn't have opinions, context, or consequences. You do. That's why AI literacy in security isn't about the tech, it's about knowing when to trust it and when to push back. This week's blog explains it all. Read more in the blog.
What if your security team could react to threats instantly, every single time? That's automation, and it's not science fiction. It's tested on the Security+ exam. Watch this clip and check out our latest blog. Read more in the blog.
05/18/2026
Security teams can't be everywhere at once, but SOAR can. This week we're unpacking AI literacy in cybersecurity, and SOAR is where it all clicks. Automated detection, automated response, faster outcomes. Read more in the blog.
05/15/2026
Your Weekend Career Challenge is here! Pick a cybersecurity job posting that excites you and map its requirements to the 5 CompTIA Security+ domains. You might be surprised how much you already know. Read more in the blog. www.totalsem.com
The CompTIA A+ Certification is often a required certification for entry-level positions in IT. A+ is literally required for some IT jobs, is it worth $530? You decide.
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