The new version of CompTIA Security + (SY0-501) released this month puts more emphasis on the practical and practical ability of a security professional to identify and address security threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities .
"The key to security today is smart resource management and the ability to rotate resources," said Dr. James Stanger, chief technology evangelist at CompTIA. "With risk management, CompTIA Security + enables security professionals to use the same vocabulary, personalize the framework, and move forward with confidence."
CompTIA Security + is an internationally recognized vendor-neutral reference used by private and public employers, government agencies and others to validate basic and mid-level cybersecurity skills. Now, in its fifth version, CompTIA Security + was introduced in 2002. Since then, more than 430,000 people have obtained the credentials.
Focus on performance
One of the factors that differentiates CompTIA Security + from other cybersecurity credentials is the use of performance-based test questions. On average, a candidate can expect to spend up to one-third of the 90-minute exam by completing the performance-based elements.
"These elements include simulations of technological solutions and story-based articles that require advanced cognitive thinking from the candidate," said Stanger. "Cybersecurity professionals who surpass CompTIA Security + have shown that they can not only identify cyber threats, but also know how to react to stop them quickly, effectively and efficiently."
CompTIA Security + is relevant for a wide range of technology occupations, including system administrators, network administrators, security administrators, and penetration testers / IT audits.
Identify risks and participate in risk mitigation activities.
Provide infrastructure, application, information and operational security.
Applying security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Identify appropriate technologies and products and resolve security incidents and events.
Operation with knowledge of applicable government policies, laws and regulations.
CompTIA Security + is accredited by ANSI and complies with ISO / IEC 17024 for personnel certification programs. The certification is also approved by the US Department of Defense. UU For Directive 8140 / 8570.01-M, which established the department's policies for its workforce in cyberspace, including training and certification requirements.
Credentials are also a key component of the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway program, which helps IT professionals master cybersecurity from start to finish. For more information, visit CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway and CompTIA Security +.
