Top 10 Reasons Why Security+ Certification Is A Must-Have Credential
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#10. Why do businesses (private sector) and government agencies (public sector) want you to have CompTIA Security+ certification?
- Security+ is the preferred qualifying credential for early-career cyber professionals.
- Many job postings require certification as a must-have for consideration because it’s a qualifier for having a foundational understanding.
- In many organizations, certifications are also required to remain billable on key programs/projects.
- NOTE: not all jobs require security clearances, that should not be a deterrent from applying.
#9. What jobs would I look for with the Security+ credential?
- Cybersecurity Analyst is the foundational role in cybersecurity, and it’s where the biggest gap lies.
- Annual salaries for a Cybersecurity Analyst range from $85,000 – $100,000+ USD.
- NOTE: Cybersecurity Analyst job title also goes by SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, Information Security Analyst, and many more…yes, this job role could benefit from standardization!