CompTIA is an acronym for the "Computing Technology Industry Association". It is a not-for-profit trade association, founded in 1982, and is a provider of many vendor-neutral IT certifications. The certifications are regarded as industry-standard in the field.

CompTIA A+ Certification
A+ is a solid certification that employers look for and is the industry standard for entry-level computer technicians. Every business uses computers and skilled technicians are in demand. An A+ certification opens the door to an exciting career in computer technology at an affordable price.

Having an A+ certification proves that you have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

CompTIA Network+ Certification
The CompTIA Network+ certification is the worldwide standard for professionals looking to enhance their A+ qualification to gain further knowledge in network support and network administration.

A Network+ certification demonstrates your technical abilities in networking administration and support, and validates your knowledge of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support. If you enjoy network administration and support, Network+ is ideal for you.

Comp TIA Server+ Certification
Server+ certification is the standard of competency for A+ and N+ technicians looking to move into server hardware functionality and server support.

The Server+ certification credential validates advanced-level technical competency of server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, troubleshooting and disaster recovery. This certification is geared toward mid- to upper-level technicians.

 

Security+ and Your Career
Students will learn about IT industry-wide security topics, including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack, and operational and organization security. Other topics included in this course are protocols used in Linux, UNIX, and Windows 2000 in addition to the TCP/IP suite component protocols, and Ethernet operations. Students will gain knowledge in capturing, analyzing, and generating IP traffic, how to exploit protocol weaknesses and examine defensive solutions. Packet filtering, password policies, and file integrity checking are also covered.

Many corporations recommend or require the Comp TIA Security+ certification for their IT employees. Companies such as Sun (Java), McAffee, IBM/Tivoli Software Group, Symantec, Motorola and Olympus Security Group know the value of a Comp TIA Security+ certification and recommend or require it of their IT employees. The demand for skilled security professionals is growing significantly and the technology community identifies Comp TIA Security+ as the perfect way to validate your knowledge of information security.

CompTIA certification is seperated into 4 series':

• A+

• Network+

• Server+

• Security+