The New CompTIA A+

CompTIA A+ first launched in 1993, and since 2001 has been refreshed every three years to ensure the topics covered keep pace with what’s happening in IT. Employers, subject-matter experts and IT pros working in the field guide us in what they look for in help desk technicians, technical support specialists and other jobs related to CompTIA A+ to make sure we’re covering the skills that are needed in today’s world. With the launch of the new CompTIA A+ came many questions, so we’ve set out to answer them here. Keep reading to learn more about the CompTIA A+ Core Series (220-1001 and 220-1002), and post any additional questions in the comments to keep the conversation going.

There are more than 1.2 million open cybersecurity jobs in the United States that need software development skills – and if you have any of the following skills, make sure potential employers know, as they are the top-requested skills in this category.
Information systems
Cryptography
Information assurance
Security operations
Information Security
Risk assessment
Authentication
Risk management
Disaster recovery planning
Cybersecurity Degree Requirements
6 percent do not require a bachelor’s degree
84 percent require a bachelor’s degree
10 percent require a graduate degree
Cybersecurity Experience Levels

All of this information is good to keep in mind while you are exploring a career in cybersecurity. Now let’s get a little more specific – what cybersecurity experience level is right for you? We’ve filtered through the information provided by CyberSeek by career level.
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