How to Earn a CompTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark

In today’s climate of rampant cybercrime, who do you trust with your company’s cybersecurity? Enter the CompTIA Trustmark. Their authenticated cybersecurity credentials are an IT pedigree that position an IT firm as experts in proven best practices. When you choose a CompTIA certified IT firm to protect your business, you know you’re getting the highest level of service.

These Trustmarks were developed by IT industry experts to ensure that consumers receive honest and trustworthy IT services. With the cost of cybercrimes reaching into the trillions annually, you need to know that your business is protected.

What Is CompTIA?

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the global IT ecosystem. The nonprofit represents some 75 million technology industry professionals who create and manage the technology that powers the world’s economy. They champion new technology and advance the industries that use it.

CompTIA fosters a safe environment where individuals and organizations can forward new technological opportunities. They advocate for education, advancement, and discovery on a global level. CompTIA provides education and certification in IT security to ensure practitioners have the baseline skills necessary to perform core security operations.

CompTIA’s certification:

• Is chosen by more industries and organizations, including defense
• Emphasizes practical hands-on skills
• Is more applicable to software, hardware, and systems jobs
• Stays current with latest trends and security practices

Through CompTIA’s extensive education and training programs, they create a diverse group of IT leaders ready to address the most pressing IT security concerns.

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What Do CompTIA Trustmarks Mean?

CompTIA’s Security Trustmark demonstrates compliance with key industry regulations. It follows the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity certification framework used by high profile groups such as:

• Defense parts manufacturing organizations.
• The Federal Financial Institute Examination Council (FFIEC)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA)
• Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI-DSS)
• Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 (SSAE-16)

These groups depend on the tightest security measures. An organization that receives the CompTIA Security Trustmark understands the best cybersecurity policies, procedures and operations against threats to:

• Identify
• Detect
• Protect
• Respond
• Recover

When security incidents occur, trustmark certified professionals are equipped to act. They are proactive experts who know how to identify a potential cyberattack event and how to stop malware, ransomware and other types of cybercrime.

How Do IT Professionals Become Certified?

In order to earn Trustmark certification, an IT firm must prove that they follow best cybersecurity practices. A third-party assessor verifies that the company meets all the criteria established by the CompTIA Security Trustmark.

After a comprehensive review that includes operating procedures, organization, tools and systems as well as reviews from customers, CompTIA awards its Trustmark to those who uphold the highest standards.

This means a certified firm follows the same federally established framework as CPAs, defense contractors and credit card companies. It mandates the highest level of online privacy and protection.

Why Hire a CompTIA-Certified IT Provider?

Cybercrime affects one in five small businesses. Of those affected, 60% will go out of business within six months of the attack. The statistics are sobering. According to Fundera.com, only 14% of businesses say their ability to prevent attack is “highly effective.” Are you one of them?

When you hire an IT security firm to protect your digital assets, you can’t take chances. Attacks continue to become more frequent and more complex. Hiring a CompTIA certified IT provider ensures that your business’ software, hardware and networks are being monitored and protected by a team that is not only well versed in best practices but keeps on top of new attack methods and the protections against them.

Simply put, a CompTIA Trustmark severely reduces your risk of being compromised by cybercriminals.

Trustmark Certified IT Cybersecurity in Minnesota

Thriveon is proud to have earned Trustmark certification. We pride ourselves on providing the most complete and proactive cybersecurity possible to our clients. We believe in identifying and eliminating threats before they become a problem. Schedule your IT Strategy Session with Thriveon today and let us put you at the top of companies who feel confident in their cybersecurity solutions.