CompTIA Security+
For building a broad base of applied security knowledge.
Credential scope checked against CompTIA’s own issued badge. Confirm the current exam code, retirement dates and appointment options in CompTIA Central before buying or scheduling.
What this credential focuses on
Who should consider it?
Build hands-on practice in the relevant job role; compare your experience with CompTIA’s recommendations.
Eligibility comes first.
Review CompTIA’s current exam objectives, recommended experience and candidate policies. Confirm the live version, region and voucher validity in CompTIA Central.
How to register
Sign in to CompTIA Central through the official Pearson CompTIA page.
Check the live exam code, retirement date, recommended experience and the voucher’s country and expiry restrictions.
Select the available test-centre or online appointment, review the candidate agreement and pay or apply an eligible voucher.
Complete identification and any online system checks; keep the appointment confirmation and review renewal requirements.
For A+, check both required core exams and their matching version. The catalogue uses credential names; confirm the live exam series before purchasing.
CompTIA Central exam registrationMake it count in your career.
Build a detection-and-response lab and document threat models, alert triage and incident handling.
The career guidance here is editorial. A certification can support your profile, but its value depends on your practical ability, your employer’s technology and the role you are targeting.
Official exam source reviewed 13 September 2026. Confirm current details and availability with the provider before booking.