CySA+ vs SecurityX
The published facts of both certifications side by side. Which one fits depends on your role, experience and goals; the Plan Advisor and Role readiness weigh them against your own profile.
| CySA+ CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ |
SecurityX CompTIA SecurityX | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | CompTIA | CompTIA |
| Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Domain | Security Operations | Security & Risk Management |
| Exam fee | $439 | $544 |
| Experience required | 4 years | 5 years |
| Prerequisite certifications | None | None |
| Exam | Max 85 questions, 165 minutes | Max 90 questions (multiple-choice + performance-based), 165 minutes, pass/fail scoring only |
| Passing score | 750 (scale 100-900) | Pass/fail only (no scaled score) |
| Renewal | Every 3 years · 60 CEU per cycle | Every 3 years · 75 CEU per cycle |
| Annual fee | $50 | $50 |
| Career tracks that use it | 3 | 2 |
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