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Course Information

The CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. Security threats are increasing in number and severity, and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT specialty, according to a 2008 CompTIA study. Even in a troubled economy, most businesses plan to maintain or increase their investment in security.

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A Computing Technology Industry Association Certification in Security proves one's understanding and skills of computer, network, and internet security. Becoming a Certified Security Specialist will bring recognition within the IT field. This certificate will help you to begin your career or earn more money within your current profession.

Required Courses:

To become CompTIA Security Plus  Certified, you must have a foundation in basic security essentials. This training program will teach you the following.

bulletSecurity Fundamentals
bulletInfrastructure Protection
bulletEncryption
bulletNetwork Security
bulletAuthentication Processes
bulletSecurity Threats

Skills Obtained:

Comptia.org states that their Security+ exam assures potential employers of a computer professional's competence with IT security. These abilities include the following.

bulletComprehension of cryptography
bulletPrevent security breaches
bulletKnowledge of all common security threats
bulletAbility to create security measures including back up strategies
bulletAccess control skills
bulletData protection

Career Related Information

Reasons for Earning this Certificate:

The CompTIA Security Plus  Certificate is a highly regarded credential to employers. This certification will help an IT Security Professional to advance in their career or give a prospective technology worker an edge in the hiring process. There is a great need for security specialists within defense, healthcare, business, and finance making this a bountiful career field.

Salary Information:

Becoming a certified security technician qualifies you for entry level IT jobs. Security Help Desk personnel earn $15 to $20 per hour. An entry level Network Security Specialist earns $30,000 and over time advances to $60,000 according to Careerbuilder.com.

Economic Outlook and Growth of the Industry:

Security has quickly become the prime internet and computer networking issue. Unfortunately there will always be people trying to perpetrate crimes, even online. IT Security Professionals are needed to prevent catastrophes of classified data being stolen. Since protecting valuable information assets is of the utmost priority, Security Specialists are well compensated for their time.

CompTIA Security  Certification: Program Outline

bulletCyber security is the protection of an organization's data and information online and offline. Computers and networks have to be protected from hackers and other intruders looking to steal or manipulate information found on hard drives or on a company's website.