CompTIA Certification

The MS in Cybersecurity prepares you for CompTIA Security + and CySA+ certification exams and ISC2 certification.

CompTIA Authorized Academy Partner

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is an Authorized Academy Partner of the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a non-profit that issues professional IT certifications. Advance your career by earning your Master of Science in Cybersecurity with the Middlebury Institute and gain the credential to pursue career-focused, in-demand certifications from one of the industry’s leading associations.

What is CompTIA?

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading non-profit trade association that issues a variety of professional certifications for the information technology (IT) industry. The association strives to enhance IT through career-focused certification exams that ensure top-skilled professionals are leading the industry.

Which CompTIA Certificates Should You Pursue?

Earning your Master of Science in Cybersecurity online with the Middlebury Institute of International Studies is just the first step in advancing your career. Many of today’s IT security employers require applicants to have both a master’s degree and foundational professional certifications, which is where CompTIA comes in.

The Middlebury Institute is proud to be a CompTIA Authorized Academy Partner. This partnership allows us to provide our MS in Cybersecurity students with specialized CompTIA certification preparation resources and a curriculum that aligns with the association’s standards. Additionally, our students also receive discounted exam vouchers.

As a graduate of our online MS in Cybersecurity degree, you’ll be qualified to sit for the in-demand CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+) exams, both of which are standard for the industry and can elevate your career as a leader in the field.

CompTIA Security+ Certification

What it is: The CompTIA Security+ certification showcases the baseline skills required to perform core cybersecurity functions as an industry professional.
Required skills:
  • General IT security
  • Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
  • Security architecture
  • Security operations
  • Program management
Why pursue it: This CompTIA certification is approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as the baseline industry standard. Many companies require new employees to have completed this certification. Additionally, Security+ serves as the credential needed to pursue advanced certifications in the field and go even further in your career.
Cost: The price of one exam voucher for this CompTIA certification is $404.00. As a student of the Middlebury Institute’s online MS in Cybersecurity program, you’ll be eligible to receive a discounted exam voucher.

CompTIA CySA+ Certification

What it is: The CompTIA CySA+ certification applies behavioral analytics to IT security to improve the overall state of the field.
Required skills:
  • IT security operations
  • Incident response and management
  • Vulnerability management
  • Reporting and communication
Why pursue it: The CySA+ is a higher tier of CompTIA certification and is geared towards professionals seeking roles that involve incident detection and continuous monitoring. This certificate is essential to anyone pursuing cybersecurity leadership roles and other advanced certifications, as it will provide you with a competitive edge that will stand out to today’s employers.
Cost: The price of one exam voucher for this CompTIA certification is $404.00. As a student of the Middlebury Institute’s online MS in Cybersecurity program, you’ll be eligible to receive a discounted exam voucher.