CompTIA Security+™ Certification

"Benchmarking foundational skills through the CompTIA Security+ certification and then adding progressive layers of expertise seems to us to be absolutely the right thing to do, from both the customer and employee standpoints."

Steve Jordan, Vice President
System Engineering & Consulting, McAfee, Inc.

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CompTIA Security+™ Certification

CompTIA Security+ validates knowledge of systems security, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography and organizational security. It is an international, vendor-neutral security certification that is taught at colleges, universities and commercial training centers around the world.

Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years of on-the-job technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security. The CompTIA Network+ certification is also recommended.

Because human error is the number one cause for a network security breach, CompTIA Security+ is recognized by the technology community as a valuable credential that proves competency with information security.

For CompTIA Security+ certified professionals requiring re-certification, please follow this link.

Major organizations that employ CompTIA Security+ staff include Booz Allen Hamilton, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, Symantec, Telstra, Hitachi, Ricoh, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hilton Hotels Corp., General Mills, U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines.