CompTIA CSA+: The Inquisitive Certification

Security is a growing need in IT and CompTIA offers low-level security certifications such as the CompTIA Security+, as well as higher-level certifications like the CSA+. The CSA+ bridges the gap between Security+ and CASP (A master level cert requiring 10 years of experience!). The CSA+ or Cybersecurity Analyst as it’s known, is a certification that teaches the latest techniques in securing computers from threats, analyzing how safe a system is, and even detecting threats and prior security breaches. As a certification, it’s great for those who strive to think through every aspect of a system set-up and create incredible, secure, environments. This field will only grow in the coming years and eventually be one of the most lucrative career options. CSA+ gets you on the right path and starts with a salary approaching six figures.

Starting Wages: $90,120
Typical Jobs: Cyber Security Analyst, White Hat, Cyber Security Systems Management

This certification is perfect for support specialists, field service technicians, desktop support analysts, and more. While it can enhance any professional’s resume, CompTIA A+ can help qualify those just starting out in their IT careers.


Skills you’ll master and validate:
Hardware.
Networking.
Mobile devices.
Windows OS.
Hardware/network troubleshooting.
Software troubleshooting.
Security.
Operational Procedures.
Other OS technologies.

With this certification, you’ll gain a holistic understanding of IT issues and troubleshooting methods of all kinds.

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