CompTIA

Industry-standard entry-level IT certification covering hardware, software, networking, and troubleshooting. Consists of two exams (Core 1 + Core 2). Required for many IT support roles and DoD 8570 compliant.

Advanced-level security certification for practitioners (not managers) covering enterprise security architecture, operations, integration, cryptography, and research. Does not expire; the only non-management advanced security cert. Exam code: CAS-004.

Vendor-neutral cloud certification covering deployment, security, operations, and troubleshooting across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Bridges the gap between CompTIA Server+ and cloud-specialist tracks. CV0-004 is the current version (2024).

Intermediate cybersecurity analyst certification covering threat detection, data analysis, incident response, and vulnerability management. Validates skills for SOC analyst and incident response roles. Exam code: CS0-003.

Vendor-neutral Linux certification covering system management, scripting, containers, and security for Linux administrators. Version XK0-006. Covers both command-line skills and performance-based tasks.

Vendor-neutral networking certification covering network infrastructure, operations, security, and troubleshooting. Validates entry-level network administrator skills. DoD 8570 approved.

Intermediate penetration testing certification covering planning, scoping, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and reporting. Validates offensive security skills for pentest roles. Exam code: PT0-003.

Globally recognized baseline cybersecurity certification covering threat detection, risk management, cryptography, and network security. Industry standard entry point for security roles and DoD 8570 compliant. Exam code: SY0-701.