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CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+ is the most widely held entry-level security certification globally. It validates foundational security skills across threats, cryptography, PKI, identity, access management, and risk. It is vendor-neutral, DoD-approved, and widely referenced in Australian…

Sec+
Vendor
CompTIA
Level
Entry-level
Exam cost
$404 USD
Salary range
$80k – $125k

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CompTIA Security+ is the most widely held entry-level security certification globally. It validates foundational security skills across threats, cryptography, PKI, identity, access management, and risk. It is vendor-neutral, DoD-approved, and widely referenced in Australian government security role requirements.

What is on the Sec+ exam?

  • Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
  • Technologies and Security Tools
  • Architecture and Design
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Risk Management
  • Cryptography and PKI

What salary could I earn?

Position
Salary
Day Rate
Security Analyst
$80k – $110k
$485 – $670/day
Security Engineer
$100k – $135k
$610 – $825/day
Security Operations Analyst
$110k – $145k
$675 – $890/day

More salary data at clicks.com.au.

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