Best CertNexus Certifications in 2026

CertNexus is a vendor-neutral certification body for emerging technology, whose credentials cover cybersecurity incident response, data science, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.

CyberSec First Responder credential artwork

CyberSec First Responder (CFR)

CertNexus · Exam CFR-410

Validates knowledge of identifying, detecting, responding to and recovering from cybersecurity threats using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

367.50IntermediateNo prerequisites

How CertNexus certifications work

Exam vouchers and retakes
Every certification exam voucher includes one free retake you can use right away; vouchers expire 18 months after purchase and cannot be refunded
Validity and renewal
Certifications are valid for 3 years; renew with 90 continuing education credits and a $150 fee, or by passing the current exam again
Delivery
Proctored certification exams are delivered by Pearson VUE, at a test center or online through OnVUE
Results
You get a score report when you finish; a pass shows only that you passed, and a fail shows your performance by domain