CompTIA
SECURITY+ Certification
 

WHAT IS IT?

Security+ certification is a vendor-neutral, industry-wide recognition of fundamental network security knowledge. Security+ is a practical, hands-on program designed to build on your existing knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network. The Security+ certified technician possesses the knowledge needed to secure network services, network devices, and network traffic.

HOW DO I BECOME CERTIFIED?

To become Security+ certified, you must pass the Security+ Certification Exam. This exam covers a wide range of vendor neutral security services on any type of computer network.

The typical Security+ candidate should have CompTIA A+ certification and Network+ certification, or equivalent knowledge; however, CompTIA A+ certification and Network+ certification is not required.

The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented in the examination.

CompTIA Security+ Recommended Training: