Security+
CompTIA Security+
đź“‹ About the Security+
CompTIA Security+ is the leading entry-level cybersecurity certification worldwide. It validates baseline skills for core security functions and is approved by the US Department of Defense for IAT Level II positions. Security+ covers threat management, cryptography, identity management, and security operations.
🧠Explore This Test
🔄 Compare with Similar Tests
Deciding between Security+ and another test? Compare them side by side to make the right choice.
CISSP is senior-level and management-focused. Security+ is entry-level and technical. CISSP requires 5+ years experience.
CEH is offensive/penetration testing focused. Security+ covers broader defensive security concepts.
(ISC)² SSCP is a similar entry-level security cert. Security+ has broader recognition and DoD approval.
CySA+ is the next step after Security+, focusing on security analytics and threat detection.
Want to compare Security+ with any test? Use our comparison tool →
⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Cost
- $404 USD
- Validity
- 3 years
- Score Range
- 100-900
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- Available
đź“Ť Test Centers
3,000+
in 180+ Countries
🏠At-Home Testing Available
- Countries
- 180+
📢 Recent Updates
2023-11-07
SY0-701 Launched
2024-07-31
SY0-601 Retired
2024-01-01
DoD 8140 Mapping Confirmed