Unlocking Cybersecurity: Your Guide to CompTIA Security+ Certification

Despite all the headlines about tech layoffs, there has never been a better time to pivot toward an IT career. Salaries across the sector remain higher than almost any other. Meanwhile, demand for essential skills such as cybersecurity continues to soar.

Are you considering a rewarding, challenging, and lucrative career in cybersecurity? If so, your best starting point may well be to attain the CompTIA Security+ qualification.

The CompTIA Security+ certification is an entry-level credential that is widely accepted across industries hiring IT workers. Read this two-minute explainer to find out everything you need to know.

What is CompTIA Security+?

CompTIA Security+ is a globally-recognized certification, awarded by the IT Association CompTIA. CompTIA is one of the most popular vendor-neutral IT certification providers. 

The CompTIA Security + covers all of the basic and essential knowledge that a cybersecurity worker needs to have, and is an effective starting point for those looking for a role in cybersecurity.  CompTIA Security+ training covers the following topics:

 - Penetration testing.
 - Troubleshooting.
 - Identity and access.
 - Risk management.
 - Security settings installation.
 - And more.  

By taking CompTIA security classes at Computer Coach, you can learn the highly in-demand skills of a cybersecurity professional as well as the test taking strategies you need to pass the test.

How Can I Get the Certification?
There are no specific eligibility requirements for anyone to take the CompTIA Security+ exam, unlike other IT certification exams. However, the organization does recommend that candidates have at least two years of experience in an IT-related role. This can be in Networking, Help Desk, Desktop Support, or other roles.

Although, the certification does not require experience, this is a tough exam, and we highly recommend applying taking a CompTIA Security + training course to ensure that you are fully prepared to pass the first time around. 

(Did you know... Computer Coach offers a test pass assurance just in case you don't pass the test.) 

What Does the CompTIA Security + Exam Cover?
The exam covers a wide range of topics, all of which are essential for a career in cybersecurity. The exam will cover threats and vulnerabilities so that you understand what a threat looks like.

It will also cover the tech and tools you can use to prevent or neutralize such threats. From here, the exam will cover risk management, and how you can build an IT infrastructure that is resilient against cybercrime.

The exam also covers systems architecture. This covers how you can design networks and applications that can easily defend against future attacks.

We Can Help You Get There, No Matter You Experience Level
With CompTIA Security+, there are no limits on how far you can go. This entry-level certification will open doors across the trillion-dollar IT sector, with plenty of highly-paid roles up for grabs.

If this sounds like something that appeals to you, we are here to help. Our school in Tampa Bay offers dedicated CompTIA Security+ training for people of all experience levels and backgrounds. Our classes are available in-person, or remote-live online. 

Whether you are unemployed or already working in IT, we can help you gain this incredibly useful certification. Sign up for a free, no obligation, career coaching strategy session, so we can discuss your career goals and see if the CompTIA Security + certification can help you achieve them. 

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