Top 10 Reasons Why Security+ Certification Is A Must-Have Credential
It’s no secret that there’s a big gap, no matter what data source you look at, between the number of cybersecurity job openings and the number of qualified professionals. (CyberCrime Magazine has the cyber skills gap at 3.5 million by 2025!) Couple that with the ever-present and growing threat in our economy with the estimated loss from malicious attacks in the BILLIONS, and you’ve got a recipe for urgency to solve the gap and defend our nation. Get more intel in this Gap Report
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#10. Why do businesses (private sector) and government agencies (public sector) want you to have CompTIA Security+ certification?
- Security+ is the preferred qualifying credential for early-career cyber professionals.
- Many job postings require certification as a must-have for consideration because it’s a qualifier for having a foundational understanding.
- In many organizations, certifications are also required to remain billable on key programs/projects.
- NOTE: not all jobs require security clearances, that should not be a deterrent from applying.
#9. What jobs would I look for with the Security+ credential?
- Cybersecurity Analyst is the foundational role in cybersecurity, and it’s where the biggest gap lies.
- Annual salaries for a Cybersecurity Analyst range from $85,000 – $100,000+ USD.
- NOTE: Cybersecurity Analyst job title also goes by SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, Information Security Analyst, and many more…yes, this job role could benefit from standardization!
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CompTIA Network+ Update to New N10-008 Exam
New Network+ N10-008 Exam
Exam Details
Exam Codes
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N10-008
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N10-007
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Launch Date
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September 15, 2021
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March 2018
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Exam Description | CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on. | CompTIA Network+ N10-007 has been updated and reorganized to address the current networking technologies with expanded coverage of several domains by adding:
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Number of Questions
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Maximum of 90 questions
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Type of Questions
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Multiple choice and performance-based
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Multiple Choice Questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based
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Length of Test
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90 Minutes
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Passing Score
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720 (on a scale of 100-900)
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Recommended Experience
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CompTIA A+ Certification and at least 9 to 12 months of networking experience
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Languages
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English, with Japanese scheduled and others TBD
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English, German, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese
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Retirement
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Generally three years after launch
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June 2022
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Testing Provider
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Pearson VUE
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Price
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Full Price $348
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More Certifications = More $$
IT Certifications have value both in the knowledge you learn and the credential you can show employers. Studying for a certification alone adds a whole new skill set to your tool box. Learning these new skills keeps you sharp and drives interest in “what’s next”. This attitude is necessary in a field that requires lifelong learning. The IT field is rapidly changing and you must keep up by continuing to study and learn. Certifications are the way you show others that you are leaning.
Turning that learning into Certifications is how you show employers that you are constantly growing and gives a method to verify your current level of knowledge. The proof is in the paycheck and the opportunities those additional skills provide.
The data from the Certification Magazine Salary Survey for 2015 shows the value of IT Certification. More importantly it shows the value of continuing to learn and add additional certifications to your resume.
DRAMA – Dave Rush Ask Me Anything 1 Year Anniversary
Join Dave Rush, senior instructor at Total Seminars, on August 6th at 2:00 Central time as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of our weekly livestream show: DRAMA – Dave Rush Ask Me Anything at https://youtube.com/user/totalseminarschannel
DRAMA is a live computer technology stream that features the Raspberry Pi computer as a tool to prepare for CompTIA exams and to learn other computer technologies. Viewers ask questions, interact with Dave and talk about all things technical.
Each week, Dave brings a special topic or easy-to-follow project that showcases the Raspberry as a fun and practical tool for learning or as a cool addition to home and business technology.
In addition to a great project, Dave will celebrate the anniversary show with great giveaways including free access to the great suites of CompTIA practice tests. And we’re giving away prizes including Raspberry Pi kits!
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