Security+ is where most cybersecurity careers start. A few years in, the question changes from “how do I get in?” to “what do I do next?” For many experienced IT and security professionals, the answer comes down to two CompTIA certifications: CySA+ and SecurityX.
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Choosing Your Next CompTIA Certification After Security+
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 23, 2026, 3:23:00 PM / by Paul Ricketts posted in CySA+, Cybersecurity Workforce, DoD 8140, Certifications, CompTIA
From Retail to Cybersecurity: A Realistic 90-Day Roadmap
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 13, 2026, 3:35:13 PM / by Paul Ricketts posted in Cybersecurity Workforce, Career Change, Certifications, CompTIA
Ask around at any cybersecurity conference, and you'll find the same thing: almost nobody there started as a computer person.

