Exam code CY0-001 confirmed, launched 2026-02-17 (now live, was previously pre-launch as of prior audit). Passing score 600/900, max 60 items, 60 min, English/Japanese. Prereqs: 3-4 years IT + 2+ years hands-on cybersecurity; Security+/CySA+/PenTest+ recommended.
Experience: 3-4 years in IT and 2+ years hands-on cybersecurity; Security+, CySA+ or PenTest+ (or equivalent) recommended
Valid for 3 years, 50 CEU credits per cycle, $50/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.
Continuing Education fee roughly $25–$50/yr, depending on the certification. Earning a higher CompTIA cert (e.g. CySA+) renews the ones below it.
CompTIA brand, launched 2026-02. Covers both securing AI and using AI: 'AI-assisted security' domain (24%) assesses AI-driven detection/response, AI triage/correlation/orchestration.