SecurityX is the industry standard for advanced-level competency in risk management, enterprise security operations and architecture, research and collaboration, and integration of enterprise security.
SecurityX is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. The updated SecurityX certification can help certify you in careers such as the following:
- Security architect
- Security engineer
- Technical lead analyst
- Application security engineer
Companies like the U.S. Army, Dell, Verizon and Booz Allen Hamilton all look for SecurityX certification in hiring.
Certification makes a great first impression. Learn more about all the places you career can go with CompTIA certifications.
What is a security engineer?
A security engineer's responsibilities include:
- Creating new solutions to solve existing security issues
- Enhancing security capabilities by evaluating new technologies and processes
- Defining, implementing, and maintaining corporate security policies
- Configuring and installing firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Responding to information security issues
- Supervising changes in software, hardware, facilities, telecommunications, and user needs
- Recommending modifications in legal, technical,l and regulatory areas that affect IT security
Cybersecurity engineers work to build and maintain a system that’s safe against cyberattacks. They focus on fixing and protecting these systems and stay up-to-date on new technology, so they can keep their system secure. Cybersecurity engineers work closely with a company’s IT team to build an emergency plan to get things up and running quickly following a disaster. Read more about cybersecurity skills.
Other employers that recommend or require SecurityX certification
- U.S. Navy
- Network Solutions, LLC
- One Source Technologies Inc.
Ready to advance your skill level in cybersecurity?
CompTIA now offers a number of exam training options for SecurityX to fit your particular learning style and schedule, many of which may be used in combination with each other as you prepare for your exam.
There’s a wealth of information to take you from deciding if CompTIA SecurityX is right for you, all the way to taking your exam. We’re with you every step of the way!