Security+ Certification Courses

The CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. Security threats are increasing in number and severity, and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT specialty, according to a 2008 CompTIA study. Even in a troubled economy, most businesses plan to maintain or increase their investment in security.

CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security. Major organizations that employ CompTIA Security+ certified staff include Booz Allen Hamilton, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, Symantec, Telstra, Hitachi, Ricoh, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hilton Hotels Corp., General Mills, the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines.

As of January 1, 2011, CompTIA Security + certification is valid for three years from the date the candidate becomes certified. A "valid through" date will appear on all certificates and certificate holder CompTIA ID cards. You can read CompTIA President and CEO Todd Thibodeaux's message on the certification renewal policy here. Individuals who certified on or before December 31, 2010 in CompTIA Security+ will retain their "certified for life" status. You can find out more about the changes and what it entails here.

Whether you need to update your certification or become certified for the first time, you can learn everything you need to know on GogoTraining. GogoTraining is here to help you get the training you need to start on your certification process at a price you can afford

The Security + Exam has 100 questions, lasts 90 minutes and you must receive a passing score of 750 for higher on a scale of 100 to 900 to pass. It is recommended that Security + candidates have received the CompTIA Network+ certification and have two years of technical networking experience with an emphasis on security prior to sitting for the Security + exam.

For IT professionals requiring re-certification:

The newest version of the CompTIA Security+ certification exam was launched in late 2008. IT professionals who are encouraged or required by their employers to remain current on their certifications have two options: They can take the new version of the exam, or they can take the CompTIA Security+ bridge exam, which covers the new objectives. The test, exam code BR0-001, is a 60-minute, 50-question test available in English. A passing score is 560 on a scale of 100-900. Only professionals who are currently CompTIA Security+ certified under 2002 exam objectives are eligible to become CompTIA Security+ 2008 certified by taking the bridge exam

GogoTraining Security + Certification Courses:

• Security+ Certification Part 1
• Security+ Certification Part 2
• Security+ Certification Part 3
• Security+ Certification Part 4
• Security+ Certification Part 5