CompTIA

CompTIA is the leading vendor-neutral IT certification body, having issued more than 2.5 million certifications worldwide. Its credentials, from foundational IT literacy through advanced cybersecurity analysis, are ANSI/ISO 17024 accredited and approved by the US Department of Defense under DoD 8140/8570.

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1982

Founded

2,500,000+

Professionals certified

Professionals certified: figure published by CompTIA.

About CompTIA.

Founded in 1982, CompTIA built its reputation on vendor-neutral testing that validates real-world IT skills rather than a single vendor's product line. From entry-level A+ to the expert-level SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CompTIA's stackable certification pathways let operators build a career from help desk to security architecture without starting over at each step.

CompTIA certifications are recognized by governments, militaries and enterprises worldwide. Security+, CySA+, PenTest+ and SecurityX carry official recognition under the US DoD 8140/8570 Directive, making them a mandatory or accepted baseline for cybersecurity roles across defense contractors and government agencies.

Delivered through Pearson VUE testing centres and online proctoring, with performance-based questions alongside multiple choice, CompTIA exams are built to test hands-on ability. CertMaster Learn, CertMaster Labs and CertMaster Practice give operators guided study, live labs and adaptive practice for every certification in the catalog.