• Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand. Cyber Defense Magazine predicts a need for 1.8 million new cybersecurity professionals by 2022. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 32% job growth for 信息安全分析师s between now and 2028.
• This is among the BLS’s fastest-growing job categories, a factor the BLS attributes to growth in hacking and attacks on computer and 网络基础设施. Growth is expected across every industry, especially those that involve private information such as banks and financial services, healthcare and emerging fields such as vehicle and physical infrastructure systems.
• Cybersecurity professionals are well-paid. 根据PayScale.com, cybersecurity analysts with CompTIA Security+ preparation command salaries above $61,000元/年.

CompTIA Security+ Certificate 常见问题

IS THE CompTIA SECURITY+ A GOOD CERTIFICATION FOR STARTING OUT?

Data security firm Netwrix considers the CompTIA Security+ the ideal certification for those entering the cybersecurity field. Although other certifications may offer subject matter and challenges that dive deeper into specific issues that are more appropriate for seasoned professionals, the Security+ certification process and exams fit ideally with the needs of new security professionals.

WHAT JOBS CAN I GET WITH THE CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION?

As a certification for entry-level or ground floor career opportunities, CompTIA Security+ certificate holders often work in jobs with titles such as:

• Junior IT Auditor/ Penetration Tester
• 安全专家
• 安全顾问
• 安全工程师
• 系统管理员
• 网络管理员
• 安全管理员

WHAT DOES THE CompTIA SECURITY+ EXAM COVER?

The Security+ exam is a comprehensive test of your ability to:

• 安装, configure and troubleshoot systems to ensure the security of applications, 网络, 和设备
• Detect, analyze and mitigate threats to systems and information
• Participate in activities that mitigate and address risks to information 和设备
• Be aware of and follow policies, laws, and regulations as applicable
• 支持网络运营, information 和设备 following the principles of confidentiality, 完整性, 和可用性

CAN CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS WORK REMOTELY?

Although many cybersecurity jobs require access to highly confidential information including systems configurations, CompTIA notes that many support and user-facing jobs are shifting to a remote or work from home (WFH) basis. Especially given secure connections and reliable protocols, network security may offer opportunities for remote careers.

• Perform network 设计 security, risk calculations, penetration testing, and risk management
• 实现设备安全, 无线安全, 静态环境安全, 安全的身份验证方法, 以及授权模型
• Manage attack types, mitigating malware, discovery tools, and security administrative principles
• Develop the necessary skills for a career as an IA technician, 安全顾问, 信息安全分析师, 或者法医分析师
• Create an initial understanding of or build upon your existing IT knowledge by exploring computer and network security concepts
• Prepare to successfully pass the CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-501

There are no prerequisites to take the course. 然而, CompTIA recommends having up to two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus for the Security+ exam.

SECURITY ATTACKS AND CRYPTOGRAPHY

Malware and social engineering attacks, basic cryptography

安全和网络

高级密码学和PKI, application and networking-based attacks, 网络安全设备, 设计, 和技术

保护网络和客户端

Administering a secure network, wireless network security, client and application security

MOBILE SECURITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT

Mobile and embedded device security, authentication, account and access management

BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND RISK MITIGATION

Vulnerability assessment and data security, backup and recovery, implementing software RAID

大卫·格里姆斯

大卫·格里姆斯 has more than 10 years of management and leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors. Grimes is passionate about technology and education, 曾担任教务长, 学生服务主任, 技术协调员, 老师, 顾问, 科技专栏作家. He holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University, 科技与教育.

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