Where should I start on the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway

The pathway is intended to help people get into the field of cybersecurity. IT pros can enter at any point, depending on their IT experience, existing certifications or course of study. There are no required prerequisites for these CompTIA certifications. For example, if you have two years of IT security experience or equivalent knowledge, you might start with CompTIA Security+ to prove your knowledge. If you already have CompTIA Security+, you can move ahead to CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+ or CASP+. Find your place on the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway.
Do I need to take these certifications in order? Do I need to take all of them?

No. This is a recommended pathway, but it’s not a requirement. It depends on your job needs or interests. In general, the pathway follows a hierarchy of skills needed for IT security; each certification builds upon the skills from the previous one. You can find the recommended level of experience for each certification on the page, Which Certification Is Right for Me?
Finding People with the Right Skills for Big Data

The lack of data analysts and data scientists can be a major roadblock in using big data, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck.

If you find you have a penchant for big data, consider taking it on as a stretch role to complement what you’re already doing. See if your employer will support your professional development by paying for big data training or even big data certification. Sell it as a benefit to them – a homegrown big data analyst who will remain loyal to the organization after being given this unique opportunity. Alternatively, a big data consultant can jump right in and help your organization with its data set.
Securing Your Big Data

Using a variety of big data and analytics tools without putting proper cybersecurity measures in place first could make your organization vulnerable to cyberattacks. And when a breach happens and you use a number of tools, it can be hard to identify where the breach came from or which tool has been compromised.

The solution is to enhance your cybersecurity practices to cover your big data tools and initiatives. Grow your team’s knowledge on data security in particular and test your security parameters often to ensure they are protecting your information.

If you haven’t already embraced big data, it’s time to do so. It’s important for organizations to work around these challenges because the fear of big data should not outweigh the benefits it can provide. Leverage your data to create better insights and blow your competition out of the water.


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