Dunkerley Dawn - Mike Meyers CompTIA Security Certification Passport, Fourth Edition

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I dedicate this book to my family and friends who have supported me through this and every process:

My parents, John and Mary Nell, who have loved me through every adventure in my life. You raised us to believe that education was a path to something better. You are directly responsible for everything I am. Thank you.

My Lauren and Max, the reasons I get up and move it every morning. I hope that my example to you is that hard work can help you accomplish almost any goal and that good luck will take care of the rest. I love you both to infinity.

My sister, Dana, who is my fiercest supporter. Thank you for being you and being there for me, no matter what.

The best friends you could ever have: Heather, Art, Angi, May, and Jeff. Im not sure why you continue to let me hang out with you, but Im so glad you do. You guys always know when I need a break (or a Mimi-sized glass of wine thanks!).

Finally, Thomas. I know you think Im nuts when I take on JUST ONE MORE THING, but you always buoy me with your wit and spirit. You are an inspiration to me, and Im grateful for you.

Dawn Dunkerley

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It Pays to Get Certified

In a digital world, digital literacy is an essential survival skill. Certification demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skill to solve technical or business problems in virtually any business environment. CompTIA certifications are highly valued credentials that qualify you for jobs, increased compensation, and promotion.

CompTIA Security+ Certification Helps Your Career

Security is one of the highest demand job categories growing in importance as the frequency and severity of security threats continue to be major concerns for organizations around the world.

Jobs for security administrators are expected to increase by 18%the skill set required for these types of jobs maps to the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Network Security Administrators can earn as much as $106,000 per year.

CompTIA Security+ is the first step in starting your career as a Network Security Administrator or Systems Security Administrator.

More than 250,000 individuals worldwide are CompTIA Security+ certified.

CompTIA Security+ is regularly used in organizations such as Hitachi Systems, Fuji Xerox, HP, Dell, and a variety of major U.S. government contractors.

Approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as one of the required certification options in the DoD 8570.01-M directive, for Information Assurance Technical Level II and Management Level I job roles.

Steps to Getting Certified and Staying Certified

1. Review the exam objectives. Review the certification objectives to make sure you know what is covered in the exam: http://certification.comptia.org/examobjectives.aspx.

2. Practice for the exam. After you have studied for the certification exam, review and answer sample questions to get an idea of what type of questions might be on the exam: http://certification.comptia.org/samplequestions.aspx.

3. Purchase an exam voucher. You can purchase exam vouchers on the CompTIA Marketplace, www.comptiastore.com.