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exciting career path and the CompTIA certifications that can help you get there.

Cybersecurity Specialists What does a Cybersecurity Specialist do?

A Cybersecurity Professional scopes out vulnerabilities, detects cyberthreats,
Beginner Career Path and implements changes to protect an organization.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Certifications

$
61,520 – $102,600 22,250 253%
Average annual salary* Job openings** Job Growth Above
Natl Average†

Job Titles Required skills at this level

• IT Specialist • Scan and assess network for vulnerabilities
• Network Support Technician • Monitor network traffic for unusual activity
• Investigate a violation when a breach occurs
• Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst • Install and use software to protect sensitive
information
• Prepare reports that document security breaches
• Research new security technology
• Help end-users when they need to install or learn
about new products and procedures

Cybersecurity Specialist Certifications

STEP
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CompTIA Certifications
Certifications like CompTIA A+ and Network+ give you the background you need if you don’t already have it,
and CompTIA Security+ is recommended to begin your career as a Cybersecurity Professional.

CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+

Network+ certifies the essential Security+ provides a global benchmark

skills needed to confidently design, for best practices in IT network and
configure, manage and troubleshoot operational security, one of the
wired and wireless networks. fastest-growing fields in IT.
Learn more. Learn more.

STEP
2
Partner Certifications
CompTIA certifications establish a baseline foundation of skills that you can build upon with other vendor or technology-specific certifications.

CompTIA Learning and Training

CompTIA offers everything you need to prepare for your certification exam. Explore Learn more
training developed by CompTIA with options that fit various learning styles and timelines.
Whether you prefer self-study or classroom training, CompTIA has you covered.

CompTIA IT Career Path

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Cybersecurity Specialists What does a Cybersecurity Specialist do?

Intermediate Career Path A Cybersecurity Professional scopes out vulnerabilities, detects cyberthreats,
and implements changes to protect an organization.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Certifications

$
79,400– $131,340 66,780 253%
Average annual salary* Job openings** Job Growth Above
Natl Average†

Job Titles Required skills at this level

• Security Analyst • Manage and configure tools to monitor • Apply security patches to protect the network
• Security Engineer network activity • Help end-users when they need to install or learn
• Conduct penetration testing about new products and procedures
• Pen Tester • Analyze reports from tools to identify • Train beginner cybersecurity professionals
unusual network behavior
• Plan and recommend changes to increase
the security of the network

Cybersecurity Specialist Certifications

STEP
1
CompTIA Certifications
Certifications like CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), PenTest+ and Project+ can prove you have the skills to take your cybersecurity career to the next level.

CompTIA Cybersecurity
CompTIA PenTest+ CompTIA Project+
Analyst +
Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) applies PenTest+ is for intermediate level Project+ gives technical and non-
behavioral analytics to the IT security cybersecurity professionals who are technical professionals the basic
field to improve the overall state of IT tasked with penetration testing to concepts to successfully manage
security. manage vulnerabilities on a network. small- to medium-sized projects.
Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

STEP
2
Partner Certifications
CompTIA certifications establish a baseline foundation of skills that you can build upon with other vendor or technology-specific certifications.

CompTIA Learning and Training

CompTIA offers everything you need to prepare for your certification exam. Explore Learn more
training developed by CompTIA with options that fit various learning styles and timelines.
Whether you prefer self-study or classroom training, CompTIA has you covered.

CompTIA IT Career Path

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Cybersecurity Specialists What does a Cybersecurity Specialist do?

Advanced Career Path A Cybersecurity Professional scopes out vulnerabilities, detects cyberthreats,
and implements changes to protect an organization.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Certifications

$
102,600 – $165,920 52,140 253%
Average annual salary* Job openings** Job Growth Above
Natl Average†

Job Titles Required skills at this level

• Senior Security Engineer • Manage and configure tools to monitor • Develop and update business continuity
• Senior Security Analyst network activity and disaster recovery protocols
• Research the latest IT security trends • Help end-users when they need to install or
• CISO • Develop security standards and best practices learn about new products and procedures
for the organization • Manage and train team
• Recommend security enhancements to
management or senior staff

Cybersecurity Specialist Certifications

STEP
1
CompTIA Certifications
Adding certifications like CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) can validate your skills in the
cybersecurity field and prepare you for a more advanced role within your organization.

CompTIA CASP+

CASP+ is an advanced certification that

validates critical thinking and judgment
across a spectrum of security disciplines
in complex environments
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STEP
2
Partner Certifications
In addition to the recommended CompTIA Network+ and Security+, earning CompTIA Linux+ and Server+ can help you advance your career as an IT Networking Professional.

CompTIA Learning and Training

CompTIA offers everything you need to prepare for your certification exam. Explore Learn more
training developed by CompTIA with options that fit various learning styles and timelines.
Whether you prefer self-study or classroom training, CompTIA has you covered.

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CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+

Network+ certifies the essential Security+ provides a global benchmark

skills needed to confidently design, for best practices in IT network and
configure, manage and troubleshoot operational security, one of the
wired and wireless networks. fastest-growing fields in IT.
Learn more. Learn more.
Intermediate

CompTIA Cybersecurity
CompTIA PenTest+ CompTIA Project+
Analyst +
Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) applies PenTest+ is for intermediate level Project+ gives technical and non-
behavioral analytics to the IT security cybersecurity professionals who are technical professionals the basic
field to improve the overall state of IT tasked with penetration testing to concepts to successfully manage
security. manage vulnerabilities on a network. small- to medium-sized projects.
Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.
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CompTIA CASP+

CASP+ is an advanced certification that

validates critical thinking and judgment
across a spectrum of security disciplines
in complex environments
Learn more.

CompTIA Learning and Training

CompTIA offers everything you need to prepare for your certification exam. Explore Learn more
training developed by CompTIA with options that fit various learning styles and timelines.
Whether you prefer self-study or classroom training, CompTIA has you covered.

CompTIA IT Career Path Source: CompTIA | Lightcast | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. *Average Annual Salary: Many factors influence salaries, including location, job level, specialty skills,
years of experience and more. **Annual Job Postings: These cover the 12-month period ending October 2022 and are a proxy for employer demand. Many employers
don’t specify any years of experience in job postings. †Job Growth Above National Average: 10-Year projected job growth rate above the national rate (2022-2032).