CompTIA Security+ Boot Camp CompTIA Security+ Certification Training Boot Camp

Security+ remains one of the most valuable certifications available for IT professionals in 2026. It is the most widely held entry-level cybersecurity credential in the world, and demand has continued to grow as organizations face increasing regulatory pressure around information security. It satisfies DoD 8140 and 8570 requirements, which makes it effectively mandatory for a large portion of government and defense contractor IT roles. For professionals in the private sector, it provides a recognized, vendor-neutral baseline that hiring managers use to screen candidates — often even when it isn’t listed as a formal requirement in the job posting. The return on investment is strong: the certification typically unlocks higher compensation, expands career options, and provides a foundation for more advanced credentials like CySA+, CASP+, or CISSP.

With this boot camp, you can be certified in four days. Self-study typically takes three to six months depending on your background, the time you can dedicate each week, and how much prior IT experience you have going in. The boot camp format compresses that timeline significantly by providing structured instructor-led training, hands-on labs, and an included exam voucher — so you sit for the actual certification exam on day four rather than scheduling it weeks later. For working professionals who cannot take extended time away from their jobs, the four-day format is the most efficient path to certification available.

No certification is required before enrolling. CompTIA recommends Network+ knowledge or equivalent experience, and we strongly agree. Students who come in with a solid networking foundation — whether from a formal certification or hands-on work experience — consistently get more out of the boot camp and pass at higher rates on the first attempt. If you are newer to IT, spending a few weeks reviewing core networking concepts before the course will make a meaningful difference in how quickly the Security+ material clicks.

Performance-based questions require you to complete a task in a simulated environment rather than simply selecting an answer. You might be asked to configure a firewall rule, analyze a set of logs to identify an attack, set up multi-factor authentication, or troubleshoot a network misconfiguration. PBQs are weighted more heavily than standard multiple-choice questions and tend to be where unprepared candidates lose the most points. Our boot camp addresses this directly — a significant portion of each day’s lab time is dedicated to hands-on scenarios that mirror the types of tasks you will encounter on the exam. By day four, completing a PBQ should feel familiar rather than unfamiliar.

Yes. CompTIA Security+ is approved under DoD Directive 8570 and its successor, DoD 8140, as a baseline certification for multiple information assurance work roles. It is one of the most broadly applicable certifications under this framework, covering IAT Level II, IAM Level I, and several other role categories. For government employees, military personnel, and defense contractors who need to meet these requirements, Security+ is typically the most direct and cost-effective path to compliance. Our boot camp is structured with this audience in mind, and we can provide government pricing for qualifying organizations.

Our Exam Pass Guarantee means we cover the full cost of your second exam attempt at no charge. You can also re-sit the boot camp free of charge for up to one year from your original enrollment date. We stand behind the quality of our training and we have a strong pass rate — but we recognize that some students benefit from a second pass through the material. The guarantee exists to make sure that a single unsuccessful exam attempt does not become a financial barrier to getting certified.

Security+ is vendor-neutral, which means it is not tied to any specific technology platform or product. This makes it broadly applicable across industries and employer types. Compared to vendor-specific options, Security+ is recognized by a wider range of employers and is far more portable across different roles and organizations. It also carries government approval under DoD 8140, which most other entry-level options do not. The CEH is another commonly considered certification at this level, but it is more narrowly focused on ethical hacking and penetration testing rather than the broad security operations baseline that Security+ covers. For most IT professionals entering or expanding into cybersecurity, Security+ is the right starting point before pursuing more specialized credentials.

Security+ opens doors across a wide range of cybersecurity and IT roles. Common positions held by certified professionals include security administrator, systems administrator, SOC analyst, network administrator, IT auditor, help desk manager, cloud security engineer, and junior penetration tester. The certification is particularly valuable for roles in government and defense contracting where DoD 8140 compliance is required. Beyond specific job titles, Security+ signals to hiring managers that a candidate has a verified, standardized baseline of security knowledge — which is often the deciding factor between two otherwise comparable applicants.

ExamNav’s Security+ boot camp is $2,999 for four days of live, instructor-led training. That price includes official courseware, the exam voucher, hands-on labs, unlimited practice exams, a pre-study learning path, and instructor support after class. It also carries our Exam Pass Guarantee: if you don’t pass on the first attempt, your second exam is on us.

Typical students are cybersecurity beginners with an IT background; security and systems administrators; help desk managers and analysts; and network and cloud engineers, along with people moving into those roles. If you need Security+ to qualify for a job, meet a contract or compliance requirement, or step up to a more senior role, this course is built for you.

Yes. Every Security+ class on our schedule is taught live online by an instructor, starting at 9:00am Eastern each day for four days. You attend in real time, ask questions, and work through the labs as you go. It is not a recorded course. There is also an evening format that starts at 5:00pm Eastern and runs over 10 evenings.

The Security+ (SY0-701) exam has a maximum of 90 questions over 90 minutes. You need 750 on a scale of 100 to 900 to pass, and the certification is valid for three years.

CompTIA’s current exam outline for Security+ has five domains: General Security Concepts (12%); Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations (22%); Security Architecture (18%); Security Operations (28%); and Security Program Management & Oversight (20%). Our course outline follows the same domains, so your study time goes where the exam puts its weight.

Pick a date in the schedule on this page and select Reserve a Seat. We confirm your seat by email, usually within one business day, and send the invoice separately. Nothing is charged when you register.

Yes. For five or more people, request a group quote through our Enterprise Training page; agencies and contractors can use our Government Training page. We reply with pricing and dates for your group.