Security+ vs CC
| Security+ CompTIA | CC ISC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Fundamentals · Beginner | Fundamentals · Beginner |
| Price | $425 Exam voucher only. | $199 It has been free through ISC2's One Million Certified programme: check before paying. |
| Study hours | 60–120 h | 20–40 h |
| Real difficulty | ●●○○○ | ●○○○○ |
| Exam | Multiple choice Length: 1.5 h | Multiple choice Length: 2 h |
| Validity | 3 years (continuing education) | 3 years (USD 50/year) |
| Job ads in United States | – | – |
| Avg. salary | – | – |
| Index | – | – |
| Summary | The most requested generalist certification in job ads, especially in the US (a DoD requirement). Theory-based, with a few simulation questions. | Entry-level certification from ISC2 (the CISSP people). Covers security basics, networking and incident response. Useful to pass HR filters, not to prove hands-on skill. |
Highlighted: the best in that row.