State of Cybersecurity 2025
State of Cybersecurity 2025
CompTIA's 2025 State of Cybersecurity report explores the many variables that must be considered

9/19/2024 | Research

Cybersecurity Guidebook for MSPs: Best Practices for Protecting Clients
Cybersecurity Guidebook for MSPs: Best Practices for Protecting Clients
The Cybersecurity Guidebook for MSPs provides a practical approach to various cybersecurity topics that most cybersecurity practitioners face daily.

9/26/2024 | Guide

What Is Phishing?
What Is Phishing?
What is phishing? Understand the definition as well as how to prevent and protect against it.

10/17/2023 | Article

How To Create a Strong Password and Password Mistakes To Avoid
How To Create a Strong Password and Password Mistakes To Avoid
Passwords are a pain, but they’re crucial for staying safe online. Learn how to create a strong password and four big mistakes to avoid.

10/12/2023 | Article

Security Awareness Training
Security Awareness Training
Learn cybersecurity best practices you can implement and share with your employees to prevent security breaches and keep your organization secure.

10/11/2023 | Article

Why Is Cybersecurity Important?
Why Is Cybersecurity Important?
Whether you're an individual or an organization, understanding the importance of cybersecurity is fundamental to navigating the threat landscape safel...

10/11/2023 | Article

2024 State of Cybersecurity
2024 State of Cybersecurity
CompTIA’s 2024 State of Cybersecurity report explores the many variables that must be considered in balancing the cybersecurity equation.

9/14/2023 | Research

Understanding Decentralized Digital Identity & Self-Sovereignty
Understanding Decentralized Digital Identity & Self-Sovereignty
Understanding decentralized digital identity is important for MSPs serving financial services, healthcare, government, education and e-commerce.

8/17/2023 | Whitepaper

Top IT Skills in Demand

Cybersecurity is among the top 17 IT skills in demand for 2021. Read more about these in-demand skills.

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Cybersecurity Career Information

Popular Cybersecurity Jobs

Cybersecurity Analyst

A cybersecurity analyst protects an organization from cyber-threats by analyzing network activity to identify unusual behavior.

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Popular Cybersecurity Jobs

Penetration Tester

A pen tester thinks like a hacker to help organizations improve their security practices to prevent theft and damage.

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Cybersecurity Average Annual U.S. Salary

$97,136

The average U.S. salary for cybersecurity jobs ranges from $67,760 for a network administrator to $129,000 for a security architect.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

CompTIA Career Roadmap

The CompTIA Career Roadmap can make navigating the world of certifications easier and help you get ahead in your career.

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Getting a Cybersecurity Certification

Learn About the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway

The need for skilled cybersecurity professionals is growing at a rapid pace, and cybersecurity specialists must nurture their practical, hands-on skills. The certifications along the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway help technical specialists achieve cybersecurity mastery, from beginning to end.

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Get Cybersecurity Training

CompTIA CertMaster products and official study guides cover the skills you need to succeed in your cybersecurity career. From eBooks to exam prep and labs, we have everything you need to get certified.

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Latest Cybersecurity Blog Posts

Building the UK’s Cybersecurity Workforce

Building the UK’s Cybersecurity Workforce

Discover how the UK can close its cybersecurity skills gap with upskilling, global standards, and supply chain security to build a safer digital future.

Feb 4, 2025, 15:32 PM by CompTIA

CompTIA Security+: The Industry Standard in Cybersecurity

CompTIA Security+: The Industry Standard in Cybersecurity

Discover why Security+ is the leading certification for cybersecurity careers. Learn about skills, job opportunities, and why it's the ideal start for IT pros.

Jan 24, 2025, 17:02 PM by CompTIA

5 Reasons to Start a Cybersecurity Career with Security+

5 Reasons to Start a Cybersecurity Career with Security+

Kickstart your cybersecurity career with CompTIA Security+. Explore the top 5 reasons why this certification is a must-have for IT professionals.

Jan 17, 2025, 19:58 PM by CompTIA

Jobs you can land with CompTIA PenTest+

Jobs you can land with CompTIA PenTest+

Build the skills to become a penetration tester with the updated CompTIA PenTest+ certification. Start planning your path in tech today.

Jan 8, 2025, 14:49 PM by CompTIA

Expert

Expert's guide: From CASP+ to SecurityX with CompTIA

The CompTIA SecurityX certification, part of the Xpert series, is a hands-on, advanced-level certification for senior security engineers and architects.

Jan 6, 2025, 23:24 PM by CompTIA