Description
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The vendor-neutral certification demonstrates and acknowledge your competency in these areas:
- Network security;
- Compliance and operational security;
- Threats and vulnerabilities;
- Application, data and host security;
- Access control and identity management;
- Cyber attacks;
- Cryptography;
Career & Job Opportunities
CompTIA Authorised Partner. The CompTIA Security+ is a widely recognised and respected qualification in the UK, with an average salary of £52,250pa. The average salary for a Security+ graduate is estimated to be £26,700pa. After graduation, you will easily find work for example as a Junior Security Engineer or Information Assurance Technician. Below is a short list of the range of career opportunities offered to Security+ Professionals:
- Security Architect ;
- Security Engineer;
- Security Consultant/Specialist;
- Information Assurance Technician;
- Security Administrator;
- Systems Administrator;
- Network Administrator;
Examination Included
The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The successful candidate will perform these tasks to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Number of Questions: Maximum of 90 questions
Type of Questions: Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of Test: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
