Anyone researching Security+ military veterans eventually runs into the same question: what does Security+ actually demand? CompTIA's current Security+ exam is SY0-701, launched on November 7, 2023. It is a single-exam certification priced at $425, capped at maximum of 90 questions, timed at 90 minutes, and scored on a 100–900 scale with 750 required to pass.
Benefits and voucher options for military and veterans
Active duty service members may be eligible for free CompTIA vouchers through the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) program — Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps each have their own COOL portals. The program reimburses certification exam costs for eligible service members whose job duties align with the certification.
Veterans may use GI Bill benefits (Chapter 33 — Post-9/11 GI Bill or Chapter 30 — Montgomery GI Bill) to fund certification exams through approved testing programs. VET TEC (Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses) also covers training programs for veterans pursuing technology careers, which may include Security+ preparation.