{"id":196682,"date":"2025-08-04T06:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T05:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/?p=196682"},"modified":"2025-07-31T00:09:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T23:09:46","slug":"all-about-comptia-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-comptia-security","title":{"rendered":"CompTIA Security+: The Leading Cybersecurity Certification in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"196682\" class=\"elementor elementor-196682\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e2cba3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"5e2cba3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-183fab0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"183fab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><b>Are you looking to take your first steps into cybersecurity or enhance your existing skills? The CompTIA Security+ certification stands as a crucial credential for launching a career in IT security. Discover everything you need to know to ace the exam and enhance your employability.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fca3d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6fca3d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67d711d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67d711d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">What is the CompTIA Security+ certification?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7df31f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f7df31f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Definition and Objectives of CompTIA Security+<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e66c42e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e66c42e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>CompTIA Security+<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification is a globally acknowledged accreditation that confirms your <\/span><b>foundational skills in <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/cybersecurity-the-ultimate-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It often represents the initial stepping stone for those aspiring to technical roles in IT security.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this certification, you learn to <\/span><b>evaluate the security stance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a professional setting, <\/span><b>identify <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-api-vulnerability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">threats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and then <\/span><b>propose and implement appropriate solutions in <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-cyber-defense\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyber defense<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Additionally, you&#8217;ll be equipped to <\/span><b>safeguard hybrid infrastructures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether they&#8217;re onsite, in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-cloud-computing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the cloud<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or associated with IoT devices. Finally, you&#8217;ll be introduced to the fundamentals of <\/span><b>regulatory compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>governance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>security incident management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, you develop an operational and systematic view of cybersecurity, mastering the correct responses to common digital risks.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-581f3c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"581f3c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who is this certification for?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b5ff5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17b5ff5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This certification is designed for those with <\/span><b>at least 1 to 2 years of experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in systems or network administration who aspire to specialize in security. However, even if you lack a highly technical background, it remains accessible with a good learning capacity and strong motivation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is particularly recommended for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT professionals looking to transition into cybersecurity,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals retraining or seeking a recognized certification,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students aiming to <\/span><b>concretely validate their skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a23868 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a23868\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Certifying Organization Behind Security+<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-945a3f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"945a3f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certification is issued by <\/span><b>CompTIA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a globally recognized non-profit professional association. Established in 1982, <\/span><b>CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is now one of the world&#8217;s largest independent certification bodies in the computing field.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its approach is <\/span><b>\u201cvendor-neutral\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning it is not tied to any particular publisher or technology \u2014 ensuring <\/span><b>versatility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>neutrality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> valued by recruiters.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff6fba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4ff6fba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/engineers-code-tablet-data-center-scaled-1-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-196685\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/engineers-code-tablet-data-center-scaled-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/engineers-code-tablet-data-center-scaled-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/engineers-code-tablet-data-center-scaled-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/engineers-code-tablet-data-center-scaled-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/engineers-code-tablet-data-center-scaled-1-2048x1366.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee9dee6 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ee9dee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-courses\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn more about cybersecurity<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a67f9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"32a67f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-738178a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"738178a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Why undertake the CompTIA Security+ certification?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3971d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3971d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Career Benefits in Cybersecurity<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fadb7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fadb7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquiring this certification significantly boosts your chances of being hired or promoted. It shows employers that you grasp the <\/span><b>fundamentals of cybersecurity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can analyze risks like an analyst, implement technical controls, and respond in case of an incident.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another benefit: <\/span><b>Security+ is recognized internationally<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including by the <\/span><b>US Department of Defense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it a <\/span><b>quality benchmark<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5c294d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5c294d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Job Prospects with Security+<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8d49c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8d49c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the CompTIA Security+ certification, you&#8217;ll be eligible for various entry- to mid-level positions such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>cybersecurity analyst<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>system or network administrator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-cybersecurity-engineering\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">junior security engineer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IT auditor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>security technician<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in sensitive sectors (banking, healthcare, cloud\u2026).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These roles are in high demand, and the certification can help you secure your <\/span><b>first position in the field<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7312723 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7312723\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Industry Recognition<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6705a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6705a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Security+ is regarded as a foundational credential in cybersecurity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is often required in public tenders, large corporations, and IT service companies (ESNs).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also regularly appears in HR salary grids, alongside other advanced certifications (like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-certified-ethical-hackers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEH<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-cissp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CISSP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is why <\/span><b>many professionals opt to begin with it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before pursuing more specialized certifications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00a5e15 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"00a5e15\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc5a9f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc5a9f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">What are the prerequisites for taking the certification?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3887e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3887e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>CompTIA Security+<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification has no mandatory prerequisites. However, to maximize your success rate, it&#8217;s <\/span><b>strongly advised<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have <\/span><b>at least two years of experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in systems or network administration with an interest in IT security.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you already completed the <\/span><b>CompTIA Network+<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification? It&#8217;s a significant advantage, as it prepares you for the core concepts you&#8217;ll encounter here.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, you can attempt the exam without previous certifications, but a <\/span><b>minimum level of technical background<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you approach the test with assurance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-132a9e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"132a9e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/worker-ensures-data-center-operates-efficiently-eliminating-all-errors-scaled-1-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-196686\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/worker-ensures-data-center-operates-efficiently-eliminating-all-errors-scaled-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/worker-ensures-data-center-operates-efficiently-eliminating-all-errors-scaled-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/worker-ensures-data-center-operates-efficiently-eliminating-all-errors-scaled-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/worker-ensures-data-center-operates-efficiently-eliminating-all-errors-scaled-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/worker-ensures-data-center-operates-efficiently-eliminating-all-errors-scaled-1-2048x1366.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f01a87 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"1f01a87\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baa86f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"baa86f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">How is the CompTIA Security+ exam structured?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b97053 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b97053\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exam Format and Duration<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a34723 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a34723\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CompTIA Security+ exam (version <\/span><b>SY0-601<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) has a duration of <\/span><b>90 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You are required to answer <\/span><b>up to 90 questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within this period. It can be taken online or at an accredited center, depending on your choice.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum passing score is <\/span><b>750 out of 900<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, roughly equivalent to 83%. Time is limited, but with thorough preparation, you&#8217;ll have ample opportunity to secure the needed score.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c29e5ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c29e5ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Questions to Expect<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80188fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80188fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the exam, you&#8217;ll face two types of questions:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>standard multiple-choice questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to assess your knowledge,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>practical simulations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, known as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBQ<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Performance-Based Questions), which immerse you in real-life scenarios to solve.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These PBQs might appear more technical, but they showcase your <\/span><b>analytical and reasoning skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in nearly real-world conditions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-304852e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"304852e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What the SY0-601 Exam Covers<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9eafed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9eafed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam content is organized around <\/span><b>five primary areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: identify and defend against cyber threats.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Architecture and Design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: understand the fundamentals of secure IT infrastructure.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implementation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: deploy security solutions across various environments, including the cloud.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operations and Incident Response<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: detect attacks, respond to them, and restore normalcy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Governance, Risk, and Compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: understand regulatory and compliance issues (GDPR, ISO 27001\u2026).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, you&#8217;ll gain a comprehensive perspective on the challenges encountered by cybersecurity professionals.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa96ea2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fa96ea2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/supervisor-doing-checkup-data-center-workplace-verifying-reports-files-scaled-1-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-196687\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/supervisor-doing-checkup-data-center-workplace-verifying-reports-files-scaled-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/supervisor-doing-checkup-data-center-workplace-verifying-reports-files-scaled-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/supervisor-doing-checkup-data-center-workplace-verifying-reports-files-scaled-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/supervisor-doing-checkup-data-center-workplace-verifying-reports-files-scaled-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/supervisor-doing-checkup-data-center-workplace-verifying-reports-files-scaled-1-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26908c0 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"26908c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-courses\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover our cybersecurity courses<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-962afb3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"962afb3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0a92e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0a92e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">How much does the CompTIA Security+ certification cost?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a11c8d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a11c8d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exam Price and Funding Options<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b60685 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b60685\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of the <\/span><b>Security+<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam is <\/span><b>\u20ac364<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in France. This fee may slightly vary based on location or exam format chosen (in-person or online). If you are retraining or unemployed, certain aids (CPF, France Travail) may partially or fully cover the expense.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many platforms also provide <\/span><b>installment payment solutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, often without extra costs, to alleviate the initial investment. Compare offers and verify your eligibility for funding opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-172f339 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"172f339\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Cost of Training According to Formats<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6652e81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6652e81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n  <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; text-align:left; font-family:Rubik, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <thead style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\">\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Training Format<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Description<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Average Price Range<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Self-paced Learning<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Online courses for independent study, PDFs, pre-recorded videos<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">\u20ac30 to \u20ac150<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\">\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Online Instructor-led Training<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Interactive video conference sessions with educational support<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">\u20ac500 to \u20ac1,500<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">In-person Training<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Intensive courses at training centers, typically lasting 3 to 5 days<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">\u20ac1,800 to \u20ac2,500<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8ffb17 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"c8ffb17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62703f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62703f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">How to Effectively Prepare for the Certification?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1704097 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1704097\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Passing the Exam on the First Try<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6631b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6631b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To succeed in the <\/span><b>CompTIA Security+<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam on your first attempt, begin by adopting a regular and progressive study method. Organize your study weeks and break down the five main areas of the curriculum. This strategy will help you remain focused and motivated.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on official resources, such as CompTIA guides, which encompass all exam objectives. Once the fundamentals are clear, engage in practice exams. These simulations will improve your time management, highlight areas to revisit, and boost confidence for test day.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, consider joining forums or discussion groups. Engaging with other candidates can offer new perspectives, encouragement, and help in understanding technical topics.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1707ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1707ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recommended Books, PDFs, and Resources<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7be030 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7be030\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can prepare effectively without making significant investments. Numerous quality free materials are available online. Videos from <\/span><b>Professor Messer&#8217;s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website are informative and accessible to all.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Infosec Institute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website also provides current resources, such as summary sheets and online quizzes. Additionally, the <\/span><b>CompTIA Study Guide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, available in print or PDF format, is a reliable choice, guiding you step by step through your learning process.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These resources are particularly suited for independent study, allowing you to advance at your own pace.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05ccac0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"05ccac0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e48c3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e48c3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Should You Opt for Security+ or Another Certification?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e3e072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e3e072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comparison with CySA+, CEH, and Other Certifications<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3412a14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3412a14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, various cybersecurity certifications exist, each with distinct features. For an informed choice, identify your goal: whether to start, specialize, or progress into more technical roles. Here&#8217;s a brief comparison to assist you:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d239f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"51d239f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n  <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Rubik, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <thead style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\">\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Certification<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Level<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Objective<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Recommended Profile<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">CompTIA Security+<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Beginner<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Master cybersecurity fundamentals<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Career changers or general IT professionals<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\">\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">CompTIA CySA+<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Intermediate<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Analyze threats and incidents<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Professionals already working in security<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Advanced<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Conduct ethical penetration testing<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Professionals targeting pentester or red team roles<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9898b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d9898b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Security+: Still a Wise Choice in 2025?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7b1a75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7b1a75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is yes. Even in 2025, <\/span><b>CompTIA Security+<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains a widely acknowledged certification for launching into cybersecurity. It&#8217;s frequently cited in job listings and forms a credible foundation for junior or mid-level roles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also boasts <\/span><b>versatility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: suitable for diverse sectors (banking, healthcare, administration\u2026) and multiple roles (security analyst, SOC technician, system administrator\u2026). Moreover, it can serve as a stepping stone to advanced certifications like <\/span><b>CySA+<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>CISSP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><b>CEH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfab046 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cfab046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/cybersecurity-concept-collage-design-scaled-1-1024x701.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-196688\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/cybersecurity-concept-collage-design-scaled-1-1024x701.webp 1024w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/cybersecurity-concept-collage-design-scaled-1-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/cybersecurity-concept-collage-design-scaled-1-768x526.webp 768w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/cybersecurity-concept-collage-design-scaled-1-1536x1051.webp 1536w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/06\/cybersecurity-concept-collage-design-scaled-1-2048x1402.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf36718 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cf36718\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-courses\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Become an expert in cybersecurity<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a82280 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"0a82280\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f84e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f84e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Conclusion <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4a4e5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4a4e5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessible, recognized, and comprehensive, the <\/span><b>CompTIA Security+<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification is a <\/span><b>strategic decision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for those venturing into the world of cybersecurity. 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