Happy to share that I’ve officially passed the CompTIA Network+ exam! This one really tested my understanding of networking concepts, troubleshooting, and how things work end-to-end in real environments. Big thanks to @François B. Arthanas and the Cyber Pros community — the practice exams, PBQs, and discussions here made a huge difference and helped everything come together on exam day. This milestone reinforced the importance of consistency, hands-on practice, and learning to think through problems under pressure, on to the next step. Appreciate everyone who contributes and supports others in this space

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I'm making a career change as an Educator into IT. I was finding it tricky to grasp the concepts using frequently referred to materials on Udemy and YouTube. After a month of intensive study via Cyber Pros and using practice exams, I was able to gain my certification. Thank you for making it so accessible to newbies, Francois! Very grateful to have found this community. Planning on continuing my cyber studies here.

I’m excited to share that I’ve officially passed the CompTIA Security+ certification. This is a significant milestone in my cybersecurity journey and a strong validation of the time, discipline, and hands-on practice I’ve invested. Big thanks to François B. Arthanas and the Cyber Pros community for the guidance, practice exams, and PBQs that helped me feel confident walking into the exam. The support and structure truly made a difference. This achievement represents consistency, problem-solving, and learning how to think through security scenarios under pressure—skills I’m continuing to sharpen as I grow in the field.