Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide (Exam SY0-401)

MODULE 1

Meet the Security+ Exam

So you’ve decided to take the Security+ exam! If your career is headed toward information security, you’ve taken the best first step by reading this book and preparing for this exam. The CompTIA Security+ exam is widely recognized and accepted as an important first step in demonstrating and validating your information security knowledge. Passing this exam can help you further your career, get work in the information security field, and increase your professional knowledge and value.

In this first module, we’ll look at several topics that are relevant to preparing for the exam. First, we’ll discuss why certifications are a necessary part of our profession. Then we’ll look at the various certifications offered ...