For those wishing to gain formal certification, CompTIA exams are available at  www.vue.com and www.prometric.com

CompTIA is known worldwide as the leading provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications.  CompTIA certifications identify IT professionals who prove their aptitude in various fields, such as security, network administration, computer repair and server administration.

As the IT industry's largest developer of vendor-neutral IT certification exams, CompTIA certifications are recognised as a trusted indicator of qualified and competent professionals in the IT industry.

For individuals, attaining certifications means increased job security, additional career opportunities and increased credibility in the workplace.  For businesses, hiring certified workers means higher customer satisfaction, increased productivity and lower employee turnover.

The CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT.  Security threats are increasing in number and severity, and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT speciality, according to a 2008 CompTIA study.  Even in a troubled economy, most businesses plan to maintain or increase their investment in security.

CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control and organisational security.