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CompTIA Security+ Certification

This training is offered in two different formats, instructor-led classroom or online training over the Internet. The purpose of this certification is to train the applicants in the security matters for those who working as technicians, help desk support, Network Engineers and Security support staff. The applicants need to have the knowledge of Network+ to prepare you for this certification. Many computer resellers and service companies today are required by vendors to have staff who are Security+ certified. Security+ Certification is one of the most sought-to-after certifications in the computer industry.

CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in:

Network security
Compliance and operational security
Threats and vulnerabilities
Application, data and host security
Access control and identity management
Cryptography

CompTIA Security+ not only ensures that candidates will apply knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents, it ensures that security personnel are anticipating security risks and guarding against them.

Candidate job roles include security architect, security engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security administrator, systems administrator, and network administrator.

Why Security+ Certification?

There are many benefits, including:

CompTIA Security+ Certification Individual Benefits
What Security+ Can do for You
Having proof of your skills and knowledge gives you the edge over other candidates when you're applying for a job, providing:

Proof of professional achievement
Better job opportunities
A viable career path
Foundational knowledge for additional certifications

CompTIA Security+ Corporate Benefits
What Security+ Can do for Your Company
Certification provides companies with skilled employees, leading to:

Increasing customer satisfaction & repeat business
Simplified recruiting and hiring
Lower training costs
Greater customer satisfaction
Measurable competence standards

Security+ Certification Exam

A candidate has to pass exam SY0-301 in order to become certified. Length of test: 90 minutes, Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100-900. You can take your test at Computer Institute. The table below lists the domain areas measured by this examination and the approximate extent to which they are represented in the examination:

Domain	% of Examination
1.0 Network Security	21%
2.0 Compliance and Operational Security	18%
3.0 Threats and Vulnerabilities	21%
4.0 Application, Data and Host Security	16%
5.0 Access Control and Identity Management	13%
6.0 Cryptography	11%
Total	100%