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About comptia.org (Academic)

This page provides details about comptia.org (Academic) which was ranked #40 out of 256 in the list of sources (4 citations (0.9% share)) in answers from AI models (Anthropic Claude Sonnet (latest), OpenAI ChatGPT Latest, Google Gemini Flash (latest), X.AI Grok (latest)) when they were asked the following 1 question: "If I'm looking to get into Cybersecurity, who and what should I know about? Include the most trusted brands, recommended products and services, reputable companies and providers, influential experts and reviewers to follow, helpful communities and resources, important events and conferences, notable startups disrupting the space, and key publications and media channels to stay informed." on Dec 30, 2025 by AI Chat Watch.

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Anthropic Claude Sonnet (latest) (1 citation)

If I'm looking to get into Cybersecurity, who and what should I know about? Include the most trusted brands, recommended products and services, reputable companies and providers, influential experts and reviewers to follow, helpful communities and resources, important events and conferences, notable startups disrupting the space, and key publications and media channels to stay informed.

# Getting Into Cybersecurity: Complete Guide ## 🎓 Essential Learning Resources & Certifications ### Top Certification Bodies - **CompTIA** - Entry-level Security+ certification [https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security) - **(ISC)²** - CISSP and other security certifications [https://www.isc2.org/](https://www.isc2.org/) - **EC-Council** - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) [https://www.eccouncil.org/](https://www.eccouncil.org/) - **SANS Institute** - GIAC certifications [https://www.sans.org/](https://www.sans.org/) [...]

comptia.org/certifications/security December 30, 2025

OpenAI ChatGPT Latest (1 citation)

If I'm looking to get into Cybersecurity, who and what should I know about? Include the most trusted brands, recommended products and services, reputable companies and providers, influential experts and reviewers to follow, helpful communities and resources, important events and conferences, notable startups disrupting the space, and key publications and media channels to stay informed.

[...] c.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/207/final) - **ISO/IEC 27001** (information security management standard): [ISO/IEC 27001](https://www.iso.org/isoiec-27001-information-security.html) ## 2) Trusted training, certifications, and hands-on practice **Certifications (very common in job listings):** - Entry: [CompTIA Security+](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security) - Broad security management: [(ISC)² CISSP](https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp) - Governance/audit: [ISACA CISA](https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cisa) and [ISACA CISM](https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cism) - Hands-on offensive: [Offensive Security OSCP](https://www.offsec.com/ [...]

comptia.org/certifications/security December 30, 2025

Google Gemini Flash (latest) (1 citation)

If I'm looking to get into Cybersecurity, who and what should I know about? Include the most trusted brands, recommended products and services, reputable companies and providers, influential experts and reviewers to follow, helpful communities and resources, important events and conferences, notable startups disrupting the space, and key publications and media channels to stay informed.

[...] f "Have I Been Pwned" and a web security expert. [Troy Hunt's Blog](https://www.troyhunt.com) ### 3. Education, Training & Certifications As a beginner, these platforms and certifications are the most recognized by recruiters. * **CompTIA (Security+)**: The most common entry-level certification. [CompTIA Security+](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security) * **TryHackMe**: A gamified learning platform for beginners to practice hands-on skills. [TryHackMe](https://tryhackme.com) * **Hack The Box**: A more advanced platform for penetration testing practice. [Hack The Box](https://www.hackthebox.com) * **SANS Institute**: The gold standard for hi [...]

comptia.org/certifications/security December 30, 2025

X.AI Grok (latest) (1 citation)

If I'm looking to get into Cybersecurity, who and what should I know about? Include the most trusted brands, recommended products and services, reputable companies and providers, influential experts and reviewers to follow, helpful communities and resources, important events and conferences, notable startups disrupting the space, and key publications and media channels to stay informed.

[...] s. - Hack The Box [Hack The Box](https://www.hackthebox.com/) – CTF challenges. - **Forums/Reddit**: - r/netsec [Reddit r/netsec](https://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/). - r/cybersecurity [Reddit r/cybersecurity](https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/). - **Certifications**: - CompTIA Security+ [CompTIA Security+](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security). - CISSP [ISC2 CISSP](https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp). - Free training: Cybrary [Cybrary](https://www.cybrary.it/) and SANS Free Resources [SANS Cyber Aces](https://www.sans.org/cyber-aces/). - **Organizations**: - OWASP [OWASP](https://owasp.org/) – Web app security. - NIST Cyb [...]

comptia.org/certifications/security December 30, 2025