Intro to CompTIA Security+ Certification

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Intro to CompTIA Security+ Certification

The industry-wide benchmark of cybersecurity certifications, the CompTIA Security+ certification, covers six core fundamental security areas, including:

• Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
• Technologies and Tools
• Architecture and Design
• Identity and Access Management
• Risk Management
• Cryptography and PKI

Created by the leading computing technology association in the world, CompTIA, and accredited by ANSI in compliance with the ISO 17024 Standard, the Security+ certification is vendor-neutral, allowing candidates to focus on general security aspects rather than company-specific approaches. Because the test is so comprehensive and “flying by the seat of one’s pants” is not advised, individuals seeking Security+ certification are encouraged to review various study guides and video training materials to prepare thoroughly.

What the Security+ Certification Means for Your Career

Taking and passing the Security+ test is no easy feat. As such, achieving Security+ certification elevates your value to current and future employers because it underscores your ability to:

• Explain the security functions of common network devices and technologies across any architecture you encounter, making you highly valuable to virtually any employer.
• Apply and implement secure network administration principles and procedures in nearly all environments you face.
• Implement and configure a wireless network in a safe and secure manner, including Internet-of-Things devices and networks, making you a vital player as the proliferation of devices continues to spread.
• Identify security threats and perform risk mitigation activities in an expeditious fashion, thus limiting the damages.
• Understand applicable policies, laws and regulations of IT security, whether dictated locally or globally, and thus reducing potential fines from compliance authorities.
• Explain the impacts and proper use of environmental controls.
• Understand and apply cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure.
• Explain the concepts of user authentication, authorization, and access control, helping raise the importance of security among fellow employees and making security a part of everyone’s job.
• Exemplify the concepts of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Identify and analyze common attacks, e.g., social engineering, malware, application & wireless attacks.