What is the difference between CompTIA Security+ 401 and 501?

The new SYO-501 certification is much more focused on a practical understanding of the subject matter. The objectives now cover lower-level learning objectives through knowledge, comprehension, and application whereas the SY0-401 exam covered a more intermediate analysis level.

Is CompTIA Security+ easy to pass?

Earning a Security+ certification is not easy, but with proper preparation, focused training, and practice, you will achieve it and deliver rewarding results in your job and career.

How long should you study for Security+?

People learn at different paces and in different ways. Typically, most people take the Security+ certification exam study for 30 to 45 days.

When is the retirement date for the CompTIA Security exam?

Exam code: SY0-501. Exam retirement date: approximately 3 years from its release date (released October ​4, 2017). CompTIA Security+ce. Exam code: SY0-401. Exam retirement date: English version of this exam retired July 31, 2018 and is no longer available for test takers.

When do you need to renew your CompTIA certification?

Certifications with the +ce (Continuing Education) suffix are valid for 3 years and require periodic renewal. Candidates certified on or before December 31, 2010 are still considered certified for life, but further lifetime certifications for CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ are no longer available.

When does the CompTIA A + CE exam come out?

Exam codes: 220-1001 (Core 1) / 220-1002 (Core 2). Exam retirement date: approximately 3 years from its release date (released January 15, 2019). CompTIA A+ce. Exam codes: 220-901 / 220-902.

When does the Japanese language CompTIA exam retire?

Japanese language version is scheduled to retire January 31, 2020. Other language versions retired October 1, 2019. CompTIA Network+ce. Exam code: N10-007. Exam retirement date: approximately 3 years from its release date (released March 21, 2018).