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Exam fee
$404
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Exam code
SAI-001
Renewal
3yr
The CompTIA SecAI+ is a cybersecurity certification from CompTIA with an exam fee of $404 and a 3-year renewal cycle. Built from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and CompTIA's official exam requirements.
SecAI+ is CompTIA's newest cert and the first vendor-neutral credential to cover AI security end-to-end. It addresses the unique risks that AI systems introduce: prompt injection, training data poisoning, adversarial-input attacks, model theft, and governance of generative AI in the enterprise. The content maps to the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, MITRE ATLAS, and NIST AI Risk Management Framework. For security practitioners adding AI to their scope, SecAI+ is the first formal credential that signals you understand the attack surface specific to AI rather than just general application security.
Security practitioners whose scope now includes AI systems, appsec engineers working with ML-integrated products, and architects designing AI governance programs.
CompTIA recommends Security+ or CySA+ plus hands-on experience with machine learning systems. Not enforced.
Too new for stable salary data but early job postings for AI security specialists in the $130,000-$180,000 range list it as preferred. The market premium for AI-specific security expertise is currently 15-25% over equivalent generalist security roles.
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The CompTIA SecAI+ is a cybersecurity certification from CompTIA targeting cybersecurity specialists. It validates core competencies employers look for when hiring for security-focused roles.
The CompTIA SecAI+ exam fee is $404 as of April 2026. Pricing is set by CompTIA and subject to change. Always verify current pricing at the official CompTIA website before registering. Some employers and training programs offer exam vouchers that can reduce out-of-pocket cost.
The CompTIA SecAI+ is designed for experienced professionals seeking advanced credential recognition in a specialized area.
The CompTIA SecAI+ certification is valid for 3 years. Renewal requires earning continuing education units (CEUs) or retaking the exam before expiration. CompTIA manages the renewal process through their member portal. Plan renewal activities well before the expiration date.
The CompTIA SecAI+ is commonly listed as a preferred or required qualification for SOC Analyst, Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, and related cybersecurity roles. Use the DecipherU career assessment to find which certifications match your target role and experience level.
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DecipherU's career insights are developed by Julian Calvo, Ed.D., M.S., with AI-assisted research and drafting, then reviewed and edited by DecipherU Editorial. Career and compensation data come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, and industry compensation databases. Assessment frameworks are grounded in peer-reviewed psychometric research, learning sciences (University of Miami), organizational learning (Barry University), and applied AI (Northeastern University). AI is used as a research and drafting tool; all methodology, framework design, scoring, and editorial standards are owned by the DecipherU team.
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