CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills you need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.Why is it different?• No other certification that assesses baseline cybersecurity skills has performance-based questions on the exam. Security+ emphasizes hands-on practical skills, ensuring the security professional is better prepared to problem solve a wider variety of issues.• More choose Security+ for DoD 8570 compliance than any other certification.• Security+ focuses on the latest trends and techniques in risk management, risk mitigation, threat management and intrusion detection.• The new Security+ certification covers the Junior IT Auditor/Penetration Tester job role, in addition to the previous job roles for Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, and Security Administrator.