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Is security+ considered an entry level cert?
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| jayjay22 2003-01-03, 12:00 am |
| And is it recognised like A+ is? Of the A+, N+ and I-NET+ comptia certs I have, the only one people seem to care about is A+. | |
| Supertech 2003-01-03, 11:55 pm |
| “CompTIA Security+ certification provides the first global standard of competency for foundation-level security practitioners - those with two years of computing networking experience, "said Kris Madura, CompTIA Security+ program manager.
Most CompTIA certs are considered entry-level, with the exception of Server+ (The recommended experience for Server + certification includes: 18 to 24 months in the server technologies industry)
CTT+ ("The CTT+ certificate provides recognition that the trainer has attained a standard of excellence in the technical training industry.")
and possibly CDIA+. | |
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| Yes, it consist as basic entry level.  | |
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| I think we will all find that CompTIA across the board, is 'raising the bar'.
The current Network+ is tougher than the first.
The current CDIA+ *is* tough!
Security+, when looked at from a % needs something like 83% correct responses.
If CompTIA does come out with a new A+ this year, my virtural bet is it will be the toughest A+ ever done. I'm just basing this on my own experience. I have taken every A+ test ever out, and they are getting both broader and have occassional questions that hit a deeper levels of experience. | |
| jayjay22 2003-01-07, 11:05 pm |
| You're able to retake the comptia exams when newer versions of the exam become available? | |
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| The new limit (old rules had no limits)
Once a year, if you passed, Unless there was a version change, then if you passed V1 on saturday, you can take V2 on sunday.
If you failed twice you now have a waiting period... I think it is 30 days | |
| jayjay22 2003-01-08, 9:26 pm |
| Is there any real value in retaking a cert that doesn't expire? Are you reissued a new certificate saying you passed lets say version 2 of the exam? | |
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| Yes you are issued a new card and certificate.
Only taking say, A+ once does help with the electronic resume filters. A+ = A+
Once you are talking to a human, being more current may help... My plastic A+ card shows I'm a COF (Certified Old Fart) who can install DIP based Ram, knows about .ini files and OS 6. My new (paper) A+ card says I know about SIMM/DIMM and both sockets and slots for CPU's as well as some interesting details from Win 95 through W2K.
Combine the two in an interview and IMO, it makes a powerful statement. It says, I have experience, and I don't run from the market at the first downturn. | |
| cruss575 2003-01-14, 5:53 pm |
| I had talked to CompTIA about exactly the same thing last year or so. The A+ had been redesigned and was supposed to include more relevant information than FILES=40 and EMM386.
However, when I talked to them, they said there would be no distinction between the new and old versions. I mentioned that it would be helpful for people in HR to be able to distinguish one from the other and would persuade me to take another exam for it.
They told me they would look into it, but there were no plans for a A+v2 or A++ or anything like that. Decided that it would not be worth it since I don't work in that field, but I can see how it can be beneficial in interviews. | |
| chodan 2003-01-14, 8:55 pm |
| It would be harder to version a vendor neutral cert I would think.
With Microsoft for instance there is a very visible line of skills sets between win2K and NT.
With the comptia certs though.
You could have someone certified since 99 in networking and if they are still working one could assume they have current skills "not always the case".
Another point about Comptia Certs is after a few years I doubt you will be relying on them nearly as much for an interview except to show how much time you have in the field.
By then you will "hopefully" by this time have more advanced certs and be looking for something besides an entry level tech position.
Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with an entry level tech position but the reason you take the tests in the first place is to improve your standing in employment. | |
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| Nice thoughts Choden. If you included my thought that you need the CompTIA cert to get past the electronic scanners so some one can see that CISSP or whatever, your post would be part of the Ten Commandments of IT employment. | |
| timmyq45 2003-01-28, 1:11 am |
| Well imho, I am unsure where this falls into the mix. At my level, the only things people have seemed to care about are the upper level certs. I say this not because I have some, but simply because as I have looked for greener pastures, CISSP, PMP, Cisco are really the only ones I have ever been asked about.
My personal feelings are I hope that this cert will help others break into the industry.
Good luck !! |
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