CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION TRAINING (GES330)

Job Outlook for CompTIA Security+ Professionals
• Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 32% job growth for information security analysts between now and 2028.
• This is among the BLS’s fastest-growing job categories, a factor the BLS attributes to growth in hacking and attacks on computer and network infrastructure. Growth is expected across every industry, especially those that involve private information, such as banks and financial services, healthcare, and emerging fields such as vehicle and physical infrastructure systems.
• Cybersecurity professionals are well-paid. According to PayScale.com, cybersecurity analysts with CompTIA Security+ preparation command salaries above $78,000 per year.

CompTIA Security+ FAQs

WHAT JOBS CAN I GET WITH THE CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION?
As a certification for entry-level or ground floor career opportunities, CompTIA Security+ certification holders often work in jobs with titles such as:
• Junior IT Auditor/ Penetration Tester
• Security Specialist
• Security Consultant
• Security Engineer
• Systems Administrator
• Network Administrator
• Security Administrator

WHAT IS THE CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION?
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that proves you have the basic skills needed to perform the core security functions an organization needs. The CompTIA Security+ certification exam focuses on up-to-date best practices in risk management and mitigation, including an emphasis on your ability to effectively identify and address security threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.

IS IT WORTH TAKING THE CompTIA SECURITY+ EXAM?
CompTIA Security+ is typically the first certification that an IT professional should earn and will provide you with a career boost into intermediate-level cybersecurity roles. It is a certification that is required by many organizations as evidence of your core knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity.

IS THE CompTIA SECURITY+ A GOOD CERTIFICATION FOR STARTING OUT?
Data security firm Netwrix considers the CompTIA Security+ the ideal certification for those entering the cybersecurity field. Although other certifications may offer subject matter and challenges that dive deeper into specific issues that are more appropriate for seasoned professionals, the Security+ certification process and exams fit ideally with the needs of new security professionals.

WHAT DOES THE CompTIA SECURITY+ EXAM COVER?
The Security+ exam is a comprehensive test of your ability to:
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot systems to ensure the security of applications, networks, and devices
• Detect, analyze, and mitigate threats to systems and information
• Participate in activities that mitigate and address risks to information and devices
• Be aware of and follow policies, laws, and regulations as applicable
• Support network operations, information, and devices following the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability

CAN CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS WORK REMOTELY?
Although many cybersecurity jobs require access to highly confidential information, including systems configurations, CompTIA notes that many support and user-facing jobs are shifting to a remote or work from home (WFH) basis. Especially given secure connections and reliable protocols, network security may offer opportunities for remote careers.

Course Objectives
• Perform network design security, risk calculations, penetration testing, and risk management
• Implement device security, wireless security, static environment security, secure authentication methods, and authorization models
• Manage attack types, mitigating malware, discovery tools, and security administrative principles
• Develop the necessary skills for a career as an IA technician, security consultant, information security analyst, or forensic analyst
• Create an initial understanding of or build upon your existing IT knowledge by exploring computer and network security concepts
• Prepare to successfully pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SYO-601)