{"id":4183,"date":"2023-03-06T11:43:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T16:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lpi.org\/why-seek-lpi-security-essentials-certification\/"},"modified":"2023-11-15T02:42:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T07:42:28","slug":"why-seek-lpi-security-essentials-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lpi.org\/pt-br\/blog\/2023\/03\/06\/why-seek-lpi-security-essentials-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Seek an LPI Security Essentials Certificate?"},"content":{"rendered":"

IT security is more important than ever. We are all, as individuals and as organizations, exposed to IT security threats. Therefore, every computer user needs information about protecting computers and data.<\/p>\n

This goal prompted LPI to create the Security Essentials certificate<\/a> to explain IT security. Having this certificate is critical for anyone who wants to develop their general IT competence in order to protect their computer, smartphone, data, and digital identity, as well as for companies and organizations that want to secure their operations.<\/p>\n

Security Essentials is designed for students who want to learn the basics of IT security, get started in this field, and get a certificate that will help them find a job. It is also made for teachers, schools, and universities who want to teach these basics. Companies can also encourage their staff to get the certificate, to improve their overall IT security.<\/p>\n

The current version of the certificate is 1.0 (identification code 020-100), an exam of 40 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. The objectives<\/a> lay out what you need to know to obtain the certificate. Topics include security concepts, encryption, device and memory security, network and service security, identity, and privacy. As a prerequisite, you must pass the Linux Essentials 020 exam.<\/p>\n

Individuals and institutions can approach Linux Security Essentials as follows:<\/p>\n