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CompTIA SecAI+

A vendor-neutral security exam on protecting AI systems, including performance-based questions. It is written for experienced security professionals.

What it signals

Practical assessment: Includes interactive, code or case-study items. Proctored with performance-based items
Identity assurance: Proctored with identity verification. Pearson VUE (not stated on the page we read)
Depth: Professional. Professional level.
Experience expected: 2 to 3 years. 2+ years security, 3-4 years IT
Portability: Vendor-neutral. Vendor-neutral
Verifiability: Public badge or registry. CompTIA verification/badge

A security credential, not an AI development one. Price sources conflict: $359 (several third parties, Jul-Aug 2026) vs $298 after a reported price cut on 29 May 2026. English and Japanese.

CompTIA verification service / digital badge (standard CompTIA practice; not read on this page)

GenAI apps: Touched on (under 10%). AI basics only
Agents: Touched on (under 10%). Touched within securing AI systems
Classical ML: Touched on (under 10%). Basic AI concepts domain
Operations: Touched on (under 10%). Touched
Data: Touched on (under 10%). Data security touched
Responsible AI: Core focus (over 35%). Whole exam is AI security and governance

Who the provider says it is for. Experienced cybersecurity professionals securing AI systems

Format: Maximum of 60; multiple-choice and performance-based
Delivery: Pearson VUE (not stated on the page we read)
Code or hands-on work: Includes performance-based (simulation) items
Prerequisites: None mandatory
Recommended experience: 3-4 years in IT and 2+ years hands-on cybersecurity; Security+, CySA+, PenTest+ or equivalent recommended
Renewal: Continuing education units plus annual CE fee (third-party; CEU count not verified)

These details were not available from an official source at the time of research.

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