CompTIA Security+ is the industry standard for validating baseline
skills needed to perform core security functions and pursue an IT
security career. CompTIA Security+ 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 new CompTIA Security+ certification covers the junior IT
auditor/penetration tester job role, in addition to the following
positions:
- 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.