Which certification is widely considered the best entry-level cybersecurity certification for beginners?
- A.A. OSCP
- B.C. CISSP
- C.B. CompTIA Security+
- D.D. GPEN
Why C is correct
CompTIA Security+ is vendor-neutral, covers broad security fundamentals (threats, architecture, operations, incident response, governance), is DoD 8570 approved, and requires no prerequisites. It's recognized globally as the starting point for cybersecurity careers. Most job postings for entry-level security roles list Security+ as preferred or required.
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