| If you are pursuing a career in the information | | | | safe network infrastructures, and know the principles |
| technology field, chances are you will need to obtain | | | | of organizational security. With this credential under |
| some kind of IT certification in order to qualify for a | | | | your belt, you can market yourself as a security |
| job. There are many IT certification options out | | | | expert and set yourself up for a variety of good job |
| there, so sometimes it can be difficult to choose | | | | opportunities in both the public and private sector. |
| which one is best for you. The Computer Technology | | | | 3. Many companies are switching to open source |
| Industry Association (CompTIA) offers a wide | | | | software to cut costs. A CompTIA Linux+ |
| variety of certification exams which are well regarded | | | | certification can help you get ahead. |
| in the information technology sector as a reliable | | | | In today's economic climate, many companies are |
| indicator of employee qualification. There are lots of | | | | finding ways to cut expenses to improve their |
| compelling reasons to get a CompTIA certification. | | | | bottom line. It's becoming harder to justify spending |
| Here are just a few: | | | | thousands of dollars on software when there are |
| 1. CompTIA A+ certification is the gold standard of | | | | perfectly good open source alternatives out there. |
| IT certifications. | | | | As a result, Linux applications are seeing a resurgence |
| If you're just starting out in IT, chances are you will | | | | in popularity. By obtaining a CompTIA Linux+ |
| need to obtain your A+ certification at some point. | | | | certification, you can show that you have what it |
| This certification covers the absolute basics of | | | | takes to manage Linux installation and maintenance |
| computer technology. By obtaining this credential, you | | | | effectively and set yourself for opportunities in this |
| prove to prospective employers that you have the | | | | field. |
| necessary knowledge to install software and | | | | 4. CompTIA is the leading provider of vendor-neutral |
| hardware, perform preventative maintenance, do | | | | IT certifications worldwide, and has a strong |
| basic computer networking, and have a clear | | | | reputation for preparing quality employees. |
| understanding of computer security essentials. The | | | | CompTIA certifications are universally accepted not |
| CompTIA A+ certification is also a prerequisite for a | | | | only by major companies in the Unites States, but |
| whole host of other certifications offered by | | | | around the world as well. Unlike other certification |
| CompTIA and other credentialing organizations. If you | | | | organizations that come and go, CompTIA has been |
| don't get your CompTIA A+, you won't be able to | | | | around for nearly thirty years. They have built a |
| move on to more advanced certifications and job | | | | strong reputation in the information technology field, |
| openings with greater levels of responsibility. | | | | and by obtaining a certification from them, you can |
| 2. IT security is a growing field, and is poised to | | | | rely on this good reputation to reflect positively upon |
| expand even more in the coming years. | | | | you. Due to its strong industry presence in IT, a |
| With each passing year, cybersecurity threats are | | | | CompTIA certification will serve you well no matter |
| increasing in both frequency and severity. Businesses | | | | where your career takes you. |
| and government organizations need qualified | | | | Before you take your CompTIA certification exam, |
| individuals to address these threats, and protect | | | | you should seek out a qualified IT training school to |
| computer systems from malicious attacks and fraud. | | | | help you prepare. With a little help, you should be able |
| You can show your qualification for these plentiful | | | | to pass your certification test with flying colors, and |
| jobs by obtaining your CompTIA Security+ | | | | be well on your way to a successful career in |
| certification. This certification shows that you have | | | | information technology. |
| the skills to keep computer systems secure, create | | | | |