The CompTIA Security+ vendor-neutral certification
exam is the worldwide standard
of competency for foundation-level security
practitioners.
In the Computer world today, theft and destruction of intellectual
property takes place despite use of firewalls and encryption. Neither
basic security technologies nor strict policies alone offer effective
information security. The IT industry must have a well-trained security
force to effectively combat crackers and decrease their financial losses.
The need for skilled security professionals in the work place is
growing significantly. The technology community identifies Security+ as an
excellent way to show the level of your knowledge of information security.
Having proof of your skills and knowledge gives you the edge over other
candidates when you're applying for a job, providing:
Certification provides companies with skilled employees, leading to:
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Increasing customer satisfaction & repeat business
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Simplified recruiting and hiring
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Lower training costs
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Greater customer satisfaction
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Measurable competence standards
The CompTIA Security+ certification exam was developed
by leading industry experts from all sectors of the IT
industry, including training and academia, consulting
firms, government and other affiliated associations. The
test questions were written by IT security professionals.