COMPTIA CYBERSECURITY CERTIFIED PATHWAY
As cyberattacks and the proliferation of connected devices continue to rise, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is growing rapidly. Cybersecurity specialists must develop practical, hands-on skills to stay ahead of emerging threats. The CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to safeguard organisations from cyber threats. By combining our core skills series with industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications, you will gain the practical expertise required to protect against cyberattacks and secure critical information systems. Elevate your career with PAICTA ISTIA’s CompTIA Cybersecurity certification and become a pivotal asset in the fight against cybercrime.
A+
CompTIA A+ stands as the gold standard in the industry for launching careers in today’s digital realm, providing comprehensive support across core technologies spanning from security to networking to virtualisation and beyond. It’s the universally recognised credential, showcasing professionals’ adeptness in handling critical IT support tasks with agility, making it indispensable for employers seeking individuals skilled in endpoint management and technical support roles.
Start your IT journey with CompTIA A+, the credential that’s prominently featured in more tech support job listings than any other. The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102), covering crucial content essential for supporting a hybrid workforce. This includes managing the surge in SaaS applications for remote work, conducting remote diagnosis and resolution of prevalent software, hardware, or connectivity issues, adapting to the shifting landscape of core technologies, mastering multiple operating systems, and navigating the dynamic nature of the role by evaluating whether on-site repair or specialised provider solutions are most appropriate.
Network+
CompTIA Network+ certifies the fundamental skills needed to establish, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure networks across diverse environments, equipping you with a fulfilling career in networking and cybersecurity.
CompTIA Network+ stands as the foremost certification for validating your grasp of essential networking tools and concepts, propelling your career to new heights.
Set yourself apart with Network+, the premier certification for early-career networking professionals, offering a broad spectrum of technical and hands-on skills essential for today’s network administrators.
Exclusive validation of vendor-neutral network management knowledge distinguishes CompTIA Network+ as the sole certification covering the core skills required to support networks in any setting.
With approval for DoD 8140.03, CompTIA Network+ demonstrates your practical capabilities, not just theoretical knowledge, for roles such as Technical Support Specialist, Network Operations Specialist, and Systems Administrator.
Security+
CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognised certification that validates the fundamental skills necessary for performing core security functions and embarking on a career in IT security.
Become a trusted guardian of digital environments by opening the door to your cybersecurity career with CompTIA Security+.
Kickstart a successful cybersecurity career and establish a solid foundation of essential skills that pave the way for a fulfilling professional journey. Security+ is the preferred choice for baseline cybersecurity skills across a wide range of job roles, making it the most sought-after certification in the industry.
Assess your on-the-job skills with Security+, the most widely adopted ISO/ANSI-accredited early career cybersecurity certification. The certification exam includes hands-on, performance-based questions that evaluate your ability to problem-solve effectively in real-world scenarios, showcasing your expertise to potential employers from the outset.
Stay abreast of the latest trends in cybersecurity technology, terminology, techniques, and tools with Security+. Acquire early career skills in cutting-edge trends such as automation, zero trust, risk analysis, operational technology, and IoT, ensuring you are well-prepared to thrive in the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
CompTIA Security+ validates that certified professionals possess the skills required to recommend and implement security solutions effectively.
PenTest +
CompTIA PenTest+ is designed for cybersecurity professionals tasked with conducting penetration testing and managing vulnerabilities.
CompTIA PenTest+ stands out as the most comprehensive examination, encompassing all stages of penetration testing.
Elevate your penetration testing knowledge to the next level with PenTest+, demonstrating competency in current trends. Unlike other penetration testing exams that cover only a portion of stages with essay questions and hands-on tasks, CompTIA PenTest+ utilizes both performance-based and knowledge-based questions to ensure comprehensive coverage of all stages.
Become an expert in vulnerability management with CompTIA PenTest+, the only exam in the market that includes hands-on vulnerability assessment, scanning, and analysis, as well as planning, scoping, and managing weaknesses.
Prove your proficiency in the latest techniques with CompTIA PenTest+, which requires candidates to demonstrate relevant penetration testing skills for cloud environments, hybrid setups, web applications, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and traditional on-premises systems.
Throughout the certification process, you will acquire skills in various domains:
- Planning and Scoping: Updated techniques emphasizing governance, risk, and compliance concepts, scoping, organizational/customer requirements, and adopting an ethical hacking mindset.
- Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning: Enhanced skills in performing vulnerability scanning, passive and active reconnaissance, vulnerability management, and analysing reconnaissance results.
- Attacks and Exploits: Updated approaches to expanded attack surfaces, researching social engineering techniques, executing network attacks, wireless attacks, application-based attacks, and attacks on cloud technologies, along with post-exploitation techniques.
- Reporting and Communication: Expanded focus on the importance of reporting and communication in a regulatory environment during the penetration testing process, including analysing findings and recommending appropriate remediation within a report.
- Tools and Code Analysis: Updated concepts of identifying scripts in various software deployments, analysing script or code samples, and explaining use cases of various tools used during penetration testing phases—without the need for scripting or coding.
CASP+
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) is an elite-level cybersecurity certification designed for security architects and senior security engineers entrusted with spearheading and enhancing an enterprise’s cybersecurity preparedness.
CompTIA CASP+ instils the confidence to conceive, execute, and oversee enterprise solutions.
Stand out in the field of cybersecurity with CASP+, the sole hands-on, performance-based certification tailored for advanced practitioners—not managers—at the pinnacle of cybersecurity proficiency. While cybersecurity managers assist in identifying cybersecurity policies and frameworks, CASP+ certified professionals determine how to implement solutions within those policies and frameworks. Unlike other certifications, CASP+ encompasses both security architecture and engineering.
CASP+ stands as the singular certification in the market that qualifies technical leaders to evaluate an enterprise’s cyber readiness, design, and deploy appropriate solutions to fortify the organization against potential threats. It complies with ISO 17024 standards and is endorsed by the U.S. DoD to meet Directive 8140.03M requisites. Regulatory bodies and government agencies rely on ANSI accreditation for assurance and trust in the outcomes of an accredited program. Since January 1, 2011, over 3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been administered.
CASP+ represents the most current advanced-level cybersecurity certification available. It covers technical proficiencies in on-premises, cloud-native, and hybrid environments, governance, risk, and compliance skills, assessment of an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness, and leadership of technical teams to implement comprehensive cybersecurity solutions.
CASP+ certification attests that professionals possess the capability to lead and oversee resilience against future attacks.
Throughout the certification process, you will develop proficiency in various domains:
- Security Architecture: Analyse security requirements in hybrid networks to progress toward an enterprise-wide, zero-trust security architecture with advanced secure cloud and virtualization solutions.
- Security Operations: Tackle advanced threat management, vulnerability management, risk mitigation, incident response tactics, and digital forensics analysis.
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Establish an organization’s overall cybersecurity resiliency metric and compliance with regulations such as CMMC, PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, NIST, and CCPA.
- Security Engineering and Cryptography: Configure endpoint security controls, enterprise mobility, cloud/hybrid environments, and enterprise-wide PKI and cryptographic solutions.
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