3–4 years in IT, including 2 in cybersecurity
RecommendedHands-on IT experience with about two years working directly in security.
CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001)
Validates knowledge of AI concepts, securing AI systems, AI-assisted security operations, and AI governance, risk and compliance.
Summary
CompTIA SecAI+ covers securing AI systems and using AI safely in security work, designed as an add-on for people who already work in security. Topics range from prompt injection and model risks to AI governance.
Prerequisites
Cost
What holders say
A manageable add-on for people already in security
Early pass reports call the exam approachable for anyone with a CompTIA security certification, with performance-based questions the main challenge. One candidate found much of their study material did not appear.
Too new for a hiring track record
The exam launched in 2026. Discussions so far are pass reports rather than accounts of jobs or promotions it helped with.
Renewal
SecAI+ is valid for 3 years from the day you pass.
- Validity
- 3 years
- Renewal requirement
- 15 CEUs per cycle
- Renewal fee
- $75 USD
Renew with continuing education or by passing the latest SecAI+ exam. Passing Security+ or SecurityX earns 10 CEUs toward SecAI+, and CySA+ or PenTest+ earns 5.
CompTIA continuing education ↗Alternatives
AIGP$799 required · Intermediate
IAPP's AI governance credential, deeper on policy and law without the security-operations angle.
SC-500$165 required · Intermediate
Microsoft's cloud and AI security certification, for teams standardized on Azure.
CySA+$439 required · Intermediate
CompTIA's security analyst certification, if you want broader defensive skills first.
FAQ
Does SecAI+ replace Security+, CySA+ or PenTest+?
No. It adds AI-specific security knowledge on top of those certifications. Passing it gives CEUs toward renewing them but does not renew them outright.
Do I need security experience for SecAI+?
CompTIA recommends 3–4 years in IT, including about 2 years hands-on in cybersecurity. There is no formal requirement, but beginners should start with Security+.
How hard is SecAI+?
It is shorter than other CompTIA exams, with up to 60 questions in 60 minutes and a passing score of 600 out of 900. Candidates find the performance-based questions and the OWASP AI lists the hardest parts.
How much does SecAI+ cost?
The US exam voucher costs $298, or $332 with one retake included.
Last updated October 2026