Cloud+ CV0-004: up to 90 questions in 90 minutes, pass at 750, six domains. Every objective explained, tools and standards named, a 10-week plan and a clear verdict.
PenTest+ PT0-003: up to 90 questions, 165 minutes, 5 domains. Every objective explained with weights, tools, V2 changes, cost, a study plan and a clear verdict.
DA0-001 retired April 14, 2026. See CompTIA Data+ DA0-002: 90 minutes, 675 to pass, five domain weights, what changed from V1 and how to study.
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 retired January 13, 2026. Full breakdown of what changed in XK0-006: domains, cost increase to $399, new Podman/Python/Ansible content, and renewal rules.
Employers don't distinguish between Security+ exam versions, so the real question is timing, not prestige. Full 2026 decision framework for choosing SY0-701 now or waiting for SY0-801.
SY0-801's draft adds 3 distinct AI objectives, covering LLMs, AI as a weapon, and AI as a defensive tool. Full breakdown of exactly what's expected to be tested…
SY0-801's draft shows 5 domains with shifted weights, 3 new AI objectives, and roughly 80% overlap with SY0-701. Full domain-by-domain breakdown plus detailed cost guide.
Security+ has updated every 3 years since 2011, always with a 6-month grace period. Full historical timeline from SY0-301 through the upcoming SY0-801.
SY0-801 isn't officially announced yet, but draft objectives and a working November 2026 date exist. Full breakdown of what's confirmed, what's rumored, and what to do now.
CompTIA roadmap: A+ → Network+ → Security+ → CySA+ → SecurityX. Every path, salary, cost and DoD compliance mapped out. The honest guide to every CompTIA certification in…
