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# Is the CompTIA Security+ certification for beginners?

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1. Christophe

   Jan 10, 2022

   I'll give two answers for this one...

   **The official answer:**

   The official answer to this question from CompTIA is that they recommend you have at least 2 years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security, and that you've passed the CompTIA Network+.

   **The realistic answer:**

   I've met more than one person who's gone from zero prior IT experience to Security+ certified. The kicker here is that you need to have realistic expectations. It *will* take you longer to study for the exam than someone who does have experience (think months instead of weeks), and it might be a bit overwhelming. But it absolutely is possible.

   At the end of the day, CompTIA does not check that "you have at least 2 years of experience." So a pass is a pass, regardless of your background or prior experience.

   Also, the recommendation to get the Network+ first is completely optional. I don't have the Network+ and I got my Security+. The reason they say that is because 1) they want to sell more certs, and 2) the Security+ does have quite a bit of networking questions in it [which I explain more here](https://cybr.com/courses/comptia-security-sy0-601-course/lessons/what-surprised-me-the-most-about-the-exam/).

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