CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that validates competency in the essential principles for network security and risk management. According to CompTIA, the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam will verify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; and identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.
There is no required prerequisite; however, CompTIA recommends at least two years of IT administration experience with a security focus and earning the CompTIA Network+ certification before taking the Security+ exam. More from CompTIA.
CompTIA Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 2.3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011. (Source Comptia.org website.)