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CompTIA is the leading vendor-neutral IT certification body, offering foundational and advanced credentials across security, networking, cloud, Linux, and IT support. CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ are among the most widely held IT certifications globally and are frequently listed as requirements in entry-level and mid-level IT job postings.

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Key CompTIA exam terms

Core concepts that appear across CompTIA certification exams.

Dynamic route

A route that is automatically learned and updated by a router using a routing protocol, rather than being manually configured.

Security pillar

The Security pillar is a set of best practices for designing and operating cloud systems that protect data, systems, and assets through confidentiality, integrity, and availability controls.

Public IP address

A globally unique IP address assigned to a device that allows it to communicate directly over the internet.

Extensible Authentication Protocol

Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is a flexible authentication framework used in network access control, particularly in wireless and point-to-point connections, that supports multiple authentication methods without requiring changes to the underlying protocol.

Risk acceptance

Risk acceptance is a risk management strategy where an organization acknowledges a potential risk but decides to tolerate it without taking active measures to reduce or eliminate it.

Security strategy

A security strategy is a high-level plan that outlines how an organization protects its information assets, aligns security with business goals, and manages risk over time.

Radio Frequency Identification

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a wireless technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects, people, or animals without requiring direct line-of-sight.

IPv6 link-local

An IPv6 link-local address is a self-assigned, non-routable address used for communication between devices on the same network segment without needing a central server.

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