CompTIA Security+ Certification
Updated in | May 11, 2011 |
Security+
is a certification dealing with computer security topics such as
cryptography and access control, as well as business-related topics
such as disaster recovery and risk management. It was developed in 2002
to address the rise of security issues. A new and updated version was
released in 2008. Currently and according to CompTIA, there are more
than 45,000 people around the world who have earned this
certification.[5] It is recommended that candidates have two years of
security‐related work experience (although not a requirement) and pass
the 100 question multiple choice exam.
The Security+ exam can be applied as an elective to the MCSA: Security and the MCSE: Security specializations from Microsoft. For United States Department of Defense employees, DoDD 8570, IAT Level II certification guidelines lists Security+ as one of four choices (the others being GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security.
The exam covers security, access control, network infrastructure, assessments and audits, cryptography and organizational security across all vendor products.Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security. CompTIA Network+ certification is also recommended.
Candidate job roles include security architect, security engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security administrator, wireless administrator and network administrator. Organizations that employ CompTIA Security+ certified staff include Booz Allen Hamilton, HP, IBM, Motorola, Symantec, Telstra, Hitachi, Ricoh, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hilton Hotels Corp. and General Mills. The U.S. Department of Defense also recognizes CompTIA Security+.
The Security+ exam can be applied as an elective to the MCSA: Security and the MCSE: Security specializations from Microsoft. For United States Department of Defense employees, DoDD 8570, IAT Level II certification guidelines lists Security+ as one of four choices (the others being GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security.
The exam covers security, access control, network infrastructure, assessments and audits, cryptography and organizational security across all vendor products.Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security. CompTIA Network+ certification is also recommended.
Candidate job roles include security architect, security engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security administrator, wireless administrator and network administrator. Organizations that employ CompTIA Security+ certified staff include Booz Allen Hamilton, HP, IBM, Motorola, Symantec, Telstra, Hitachi, Ricoh, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hilton Hotels Corp. and General Mills. The U.S. Department of Defense also recognizes CompTIA Security+.