CompTIA Security+ (SECURITY+)

CompTIA Security+ is the premier global certification that establishes the essential skills required for core security functions and a career in IT security. It showcases professionals' capabilities in securing networks, applications, and devices, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. CompTIA Security+ focuses on practical, hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges. As the most widely recognized credential, it is invaluable for advancing in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.

Skills learned
  • Identify various types of threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities, including malware, social engineering, and application attacks.
  • Utilize security technologies and tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint security, to protect systems.
  • Design secure network architectures, implement secure systems, and apply secure protocols for architecture and design.
  • Manage identity and access concepts, including authentication, authorization, and accounting, to ensure secure access control.
  • Assess and manage risk through risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and business continuity planning.
  • Apply cryptography concepts, including encryption algorithms, public key infrastructure (PKI), and digital signatures, to secure data.
  • Implement compliance and operational security measures, including security policies, procedures, and best practices.

Recommended training for this certification

Exams

SY0-701