CompTIA certifications are the usual starting point for an IT or security career. These are Macksofy’s CompTIA courses, from IT fundamentals to the CySA+ security-analyst certification.
Where to start
Complete beginners usually follow ITF+ (optional), then A+ and Network+, then Security+. Security+ is the most common first security certification; CySA+ is the next step for security analyst and SOC roles. Linux+, Cloud+ and Server+ suit people heading into infrastructure or cloud work.
Foundations
- CompTIA ITF+ — IT fundamentals for complete beginners.
- CompTIA A+ — hardware, operating systems and support skills.
- CompTIA Network+ — networking foundations every security role relies on.
Security
- CompTIA Security+ — the most common first security certification.
- CompTIA CySA+ — security analysis and detection for SOC roles.
Infrastructure
- CompTIA Linux+ — Linux administration.
- CompTIA Cloud+ — cloud infrastructure operations.
- CompTIA Server+ — server hardware and administration.
Guides to help you choose
Classroom batches run at our Mumbai centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC); live online cohorts are open to learners anywhere in India. See where we teach or talk to a counsellor about the next batch.