Who are CompTIA?
The Computing Technology Industry Association, also known as CompTIA, is a non-profit trade association that has created some of the top, most respected, and most sought-after certifications in the IT industry.
Well-known CompTIA certifications help professionals develop the knowledge and skills to navigate key IT sectors such as Networking, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, and IT Project Management.
At Firebrand, we are proud to be a Platinum-level CompTIA Authorised Partner and to have been awarded the CompTIA EMEA Pathway Champion Award for Data.
We have access to the latest official curriculum and the best instructors; true to the Firebrand method, CompTIA certification exams are included in the price of each course!
How can you become certified in Cyber Security through CompTIA?
Getting certified in Cyber Security through CompTIA involves following a structured path that includes selecting the right certification, preparing for the exam, and successfully passing it.
CompTIA offers several well-known Cyber Security certifications, such as:
- CompTIA Security+, which targets entry-level Cyber Security professionals and focuses on core knowledge required for any Cyber Security role (Network Security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, application, data, and host security, access control, and identity management);
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), which targets intermediate Cyber Security professionals and focuses on behavioural analytics to improve the overall state of IT security through threat detection and response.
- CompTIA PenTest+, which targets intermediate Cyber Security professionals, particularly those focusing on Penetration Testing, and helps them develop hands-on skills to assess the resiliency of a network against attacks through penetration testing;
- CompTIA SecurityX (formerly branded as Advanced Security Practitioner, CASP+), which targets advanced Cyber Security professionals and focuses on advanced skills in enterprise security, risk management, research and analysis, and the integration of computing, communications, and business disciplines.
CompTIA Certification Pathways
The CompTIA training roadmap includes four comprehensive certification pathways ranging from entry-level to advanced. To get certified, you'll need to pass one or more official CompTIA exams.
How do they compare? What are their respective career paths and target audiences? Find out below.
- Core Skills is a series of entry-level CompTIA foundational certifications for candidates with 0-3 years of education/experience
- Professional Skills cover versatile skill sets to upgrade professional careers
- The CompTIA Infrastructure Pathway is designed for early to mid-career infrastructure professionals with at least 18 months in IT and 9 in their field of expertise
- The CompTIA Cyber Security Pathway caters to mid-career and advanced candidates with at least 3 years of hands-on information security experience
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