University Security Certification Memo: CompTIA Security+ and Benefits

This assignment is a memo to a boss (instructor) regarding the CompTIA Security+ certification. The memo outlines the cost of the certification ($346), the benefits of gaining the certification such as threat management, cryptography, and network access control skills. The memo also highlights the exam's focus on risk management, and the ability to work efficiently in the cybersecurity sector. The author proposes to gain the certification through online courses. The memo aims to convince the boss of the certification's value for career advancement, and the author requests approval to pursue the certification.

Running head: INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY
INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY
Name of student
Name of university
Author’s note:

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INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY
To: CEO of company
From: Please fill
Date: 23.02.2020
Subject: Gaining the security certification
I am writing this to inform you that over the next few months, I would like to engage
in the course of gaining a security certification. I would like to gain the security certification
of CompTIA Security+. The cost of the security certification is USD $346. I would gain the
security certification from the online courses that are available on the online portal. With
gaining the proper knowledge of the security certification, I would obtain the skills of threat
management, cryptography and the network access control. This security certification allows
in establishing the core knowledge needed of any of the cybersecurity role and it offers the
springboard for intermediate level jobs in the sector of cybersecurity.
I would also gain the skill of detecting the several kinds of compromise and
comprehend the penetration testing and the concepts of vulnerability scanning. I would be
able to install, configure, as well as deploy the network components while efficiently
assessing as well as the troubleshooting the issues for supporting the organisational security. I
would be able to implement the concepts of secure network architecture and the systems
designs. The exam of this certification mainly emphasises on the best practices of present
times for the risk management as well as the risk mitigation.
The domains in the CompTIA Security+ exam are:
 Attacks, threat and the vulnerabilities
 Access and identity management
 Tools and technologies

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INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY
 Risk management
This certification would provide the effective method of validating the fundamental
understanding of the cybersecurity aspects and the most appropriate practices. It would
enable the opportunity of exploring the entry-level security roles such as security
administrator. I would be able work efficiently in the cybersecurity sector and provide the
most advanced security measures in the organisations.
Kindly approve this request.