From the course: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Cert Prep

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The value of certification

The value of certification

From the course: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Cert Prep

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The value of certification

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- Why pursue a security certification? There are three important benefits to earning an information security certification as a step in your career development. Security certification demonstrates your commitment to information security as a profession. It can help you get a job and it can increase your earning potential. Earning a certification requires dedication and an investment of time and money. When you earn a security certification, you show your colleagues and potential employers that you have made an investment in your career, and specifically in information security. You're not simply trying to find a job wherever you can. You have a passion and interest in our field and have demonstrated a broad knowledge of the many different disciplines of information security. Certified individuals stand out. Certification can also help you get a job. In many cases, employers consider a security certification as a minimum requirement for many positions in information security. If you…

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