An Overview of Certification Exam in CompTIA Security+


CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that enables you to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. Read on to find more about CompTIA Security+ certification.

What is CompTIA Security+ Certification?

CompTIA Security+ certification is the first certification any IT professional should earn. It validates the necessary skills and core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role. Further, it is a step to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. The exam focuses on the industry’s best practices for risk management and risk mitigation. Moreover, it emphasizes hands-on ability to both identify and address security threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.

Skills Expected Of CompTIA Security+ Certified Professionals

A certified professional is expected to detect various types of compromise and have knowledge of penetration testing. They should be able to install, configure, and deploy network components and troubleshoot issues to back organizational security. The skills assessed include the ability to implement a secure network, identity and access services and wireless security settings. A successful candidate will perform these tasks to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The pattern of certification exam

A CompTIA Security+ certification exam will have a maximum of ninety questions to be completed in ninety minutes. A minimum score of 750 on a scale of 100-900 is required to pass the exam. The exam will have a combination of drag and drop activities, performance-based items, and multiple-choice questions. Performance-based items are to test your ability to solve problems in a simulated environment. Multiple-choice questions are of single and multiple responses. Remember to use your time well to solve the problems. Plan to arrive early at your testing center.

Preparation For The Certification Exam

If you wish you to take the certification exam in CompTIA Security+ in Trinidad and Tobago, look for institutions that can prepare you to apply knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents. An ideal course will have topics like Network security compliance, operational security threats, data and host security, identity management and cryptography. The certification exam can be attempted after completion of course. The program usually requires at least two years of technical networking experience with special emphasis on security. A good trainer can equip you to anticipate security risks and prevent them.

Certification on Server+ along with Security+ as a combination can benefit you establish yourself in the field of infrastructure pathway.

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