About CompTIA Security+ Certification Exams Training Materials

With the rapid development of Internet, information security has become a global problem. Because human error is the number one cause for a network security breach, CompTIA Security+ is recognized by the technology community as a valuable credential that proves competency with information security. CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral security certification, which is designated by the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Health care Industry and HIPAA and is approved by many businesses and organizations worldwide.

CertCities.com has published the top 10 IT certifications, Security+ has been in the Ranking List for three years, so it is the first choice of security certifications. CompTIA Security+ validates knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies, including communication security, infrastructure security, encryption technology, operation security and so on. Well-known institutions and training centers in the world offer the relevant courses. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years of on-the-job technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security. The CompTIA Network+ certification is also recommended.

Required skills for CompTIA Security+
Master the knowledge of security, network infrastructure, access control, cryptography and organizational security.

To obtain CompTIA Security+ credential, you have to pass either SY0-101 or SY0-201exam.
Expiry Date of SY0-101 : July 31, 2009,it will be replaced with SY0-201.