Navy sailors Dionne Gardner and her nephew Chris Gardner explains that cybersecurity is a broad field, and CompTIA certifications are foundational, with Network+ (networking basics) building skills for Security+ (core security), which then prepares you for advanced roles like Analyst (CySA+), covering threats, vulnerabilities, incident response, and security monitoring with tools like SIEMs.
The course basically cover protecting digital systems by teaching threat identification (phishing, malware, DDoS), defense strategies (encryption, firewalls, access control), network security fundamentals, risk management, and incident response, often using tools like Kali Linux and Nmap to build skills in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and securing networks/cloud environments for a high-demand career
In essence, this dual focus prepares you for roles managing both processes (projects) and people (cases) at an introductory level, with pathways to advance through experience and further certifications
The typical pathway involves obtaining the following certifications in sequence:
Network+ teaches you how networks work (protocols, devices, data flow), crucial for understanding where and how attacks happen, making it a strong stepping stone before diving deep into
Security+, which validates essential skills for securing systems and data