Chase Lucas passed his CompTIA A+ 701 test on the first try—at age 11. He passed the CompTIA Security+ exam at age 17. Lucas is clearly CompTIA’s poster child (literally) for the exams it offers, but he is also proof that the certifications know no age limit. So if the exam is child’s play, what is the CompTIA Security+ certification, exactly?

As a professional currently in an IT and/or Department of Defense career, you understand the significance of obtaining security certifications in your field not only to move forward and be awarded additional responsibilities and higher levels of projects, but also to maintain your current role. Many companies require certifications that parallel individual job roles or that adhere to their established internal infrastructure policies...