CompTIA Security+ is the industry standard for validating baseline skills needed to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ complies with ISO 17024 standards and is approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements.
The new CompTIA Security+ certification covers the junior IT auditor/penetration tester job role, in addition to the following:
- Systems administrator
- Network administrator
- Security administrator.
Companies like Northrop Grumman, Brotherhood Mutual, The Joint Commission, Nationwide, Agile Defense, and Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) all look for CompTIA Security+ certification in hiring.
Certification makes a great first impression. According to an IDC report, 96 percent of HR managers use IT certifications as screening or hiring criteria during recruitment.* Learn more about all the places your career can go with CompTIA certifications.
What is a systems administrator?
A systems administrator has the following responsibilities:
- Ensuring the company hardware and software are working as intended
- Installing all the applications needed to support the organization
- Updating systems when new software is released
- Maintaining user accounts and access
Some systems administrator functions may overlap with the company's network administrator, depending on the company's size. While a network administrator's primary focus is the company's servers and network, a systems administrator primarily focuses on other working parts of the IT system, including the computers themselves and software.
Other top CompTIA Security+ job titles
- Security specialist
- Security consultant
- Security engineer
Other employers that recommend or require CompTIA Security+ certification
- State of Minnesota
- Southeastern Louisiana University
- Norfolk University
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- The Johns Hopkins University Applied
- Physics Laboratory
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- Fayetteville Technical Community College
Ready for a career in security?
CompTIA now offers several exam training options for CompTIA Security+ to fit your particular learning style and schedule. Many of these may be used in combination as you prepare for your exam.
There's a wealth of information to take you all the way from deciding if CompTIA Security+ is right for you to taking your exam. We're with you every step of the way!