How much does the CompTIA security+ exam cost in Nigeria?

Cybersecurity is one of the high demand digital skills anyone can learn at this time. CompTIA security+ is a popular entry level certification that proves you have what it takes to land your first cybersecurity role.

But one major consideration you might have about taking this exam is the cost you might incur while trying to get your foot in the door. How much does it cost?

In this article, I will reveal how much the CompTIA security+ exam costs in Nigeria but I will also go a step further by letting you know other important facts about this certification to prepare you for success.

How much is the CompTIA security+ exam in Nigeria?

The exam voucher for CompTIA security+ costs $226. You can get it at the CompTIA website.

You might get a lower price if you train with an organisation that is an authorised partner of Comptia and register for the exam through them.

About CompTIA security+ 

CompTIA security+ is a certification that is widely acceptable in the cybersecurity industry. If you are interested in starting a cybersecurity career, this is probably the first certification you should earn. 

CompTIA stands for Computing Technology Industry Association. The security+ exam got ANSI (American National Standards Institute) accreditation in 2008. The certification expires every 3 years.

 The exam tests your ability to;

  • Monitor and secure hybrid environments  such as cloud, mobile and IoT
  • Assess the level of security in an enterprise environment
  • Identify, analyse and respond to security issues.
  • Have a good grasp of applicable laws and policies related to cybersecurity

Is CompTIA security+ harder than A+ ?

Yes, Security+ is clearly more challenging than A+. CompTIA A+ is suitable for people seeking entry level roles in IT support and computer repair. In fact, Ideally one should have passed the comptia A+ before proceeding to security+.

Security+ focuses on how to secure the systems explored in the A+ exams. So, security+ allows you to build on your knowledge of A+

Should beginners take CompTIA security+?

Entry level cybersecurity professionals should definitely start with compTIA security+ if they want to have a firm foundation for their careers. 

Security+ ensures that professionals have a firm grasp of the security tools that can be used to protect the various systems running on servers, desktop and mobile devices.   

This certification  goes a step further by helping professionals to understand the usage of software for monitoring threats to these systems, tracking their source and taking precautions against them. 

Beyond theoretical concepts, the compTIA security+ certification proves to employers that you can roll up your sleeves and actually convert all that theory to practical results.

What is the failure rate of CompTIA security+?

While this information isn’t made public some research estimates failure rate to be anywhere between 50% to 60%. Why do people fail security+? Let us go over some of the reasons we know.

  • Candidates don’t even understand the questions. This may be because they haven’t had the kind of introduction to the world of I.T that a certification like A+ could give them.
  • Candidates with little or no preparation who probably relied on their previous experience are likely to fail.
  • Candidates also fail because they participated in poor quality training that only focused on theoretical concepts and neglected getting hands on practice.

CompTIA security+ exam structure

The exam consists of about 90 multiple choice questions. It is a mixture of multiple choice questions, drag and drop as well as performance-based activities.

It covers 5 domains

  • Identifying threats and vulnerabilities
  • Identity and access management control and other forms of security best practices
  • Architecture and design
  • Operations and incident response
  • Compliance with standards and regulations

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