"CompTIA Security+: An Insider's Perspective on the Gold Standard in Entry-Level Cybersecurity Certification"
The CompTIA Security+ Certificate has been the most sought-after cybersecurity certification worldwide for many years, boasting high demand in recruitment and impressive salary prospects within the industry. It even outshines certifications like SANS GPEN in popularity.
It's safe to say that CompTIA Security+ is currently the number one entry-level security certification globally!
To prepare for and obtain the CompTIA SY0-701 certification, candidates can either study the official Study Guide or enroll in the on-demand CertMaster Learn + Lab for CompTIA Security+ course. (Note: While SY0-601 is no longer available for purchase, those who previously bought an Exam Voucher can still take the exam until the end of July 2024.)
Important: If you register for CertMaster Learn for CompTIA Security+, there's no need to purchase the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide eBook separately, as it's included in the Learn package. However, you'll still need CertMaster Lab for Security+ for hands-on practice. For exam preparation, we recommend either CompTIA's CertMaster Practice for Security+ or a Practice Exam resource (we highly recommend the CertMaster Practice option).
Candidates can take the exam online at any time via OnVUE. You can find Exam Vouchers for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) on the official website.
Q: Can candidates take the CompTIA Security+ exam without enrolling in official courses or using official study materials?
A: Yes, you can register for the exam by simply purchasing the SY0-701 Exam Voucher. Unlike some other certification providers, CompTIA doesn't require course enrollment or complex eligibility reviews.
Q: What materials should self-learners use?
A: While many platforms like Udemy and LinkedIn offer CompTIA Security+ training programs, CompTIA's own learning system is unparalleled in quality.
We can confidently assert that CompTIA's learning resources are the best available. This assessment comes from a team with over 20 years of experience in information security training, having educated hundreds of thousands of students from leading organizations, banks, and security agencies like the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Defense. We are also partners with CompTIA and EC-Council. (The Founder of CertMaster Group is currently among the Top 5 Instructors in the Asia-Pacific region for EC-Council in 2022 and 2023. You can view the profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/certmaster/)
To illustrate the effectiveness of CompTIA's learning materials, let me share an experience: During a training session for VnCERT, Vietnam's cyber security incident response center, we struggled for over half a day to set up a SIEM system based on Security Onion, along with target and attacker machines on a 32GB RAM main system. The lab setup was challenging and didn't run smoothly. In contrast, a CertMaster Lab for CySA+ (CS0-002) on SIEM and malware analysis, including Snort rule creation, features five virtual machines (Security Onion, Kali Linux, Target Windows 10, Victim Ubuntu) and runs flawlessly. You can view a demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTA6CJlo4ZU. We presented this demo during a CompTIA CySA+ training course for specialists from the Department of Information and Communications of Hue City, Vietnam.
We share this information to help you make an informed decision and choose the best learning solution for CompTIA Security+ certification and your entry into the cybersecurity field.