Passed Sec+ but now the 501

elbennett

So I passed my Sec+ exam in Sept last year. I just got an email talking about the renewal and the 501 exam. i thought if we got the ceu units that was how to keep everything current. Am i looking at the the wrong way or do they just want to get an extra $175 outta me?

bjpeter

elbennett wrote: »

So I passed my Sec+ exam in Sept last year. I just got an email talking about the renewal and the 501 exam. i thought if we got the ceu units that was how to keep everything current. Am i looking at the the wrong way or do they just want to get an extra $175 outta me?

Since you passed Security+ last year, you can wait 2 more years until your renewal date comes up. When the year in which your cert will expire comes around, you can pay $175 to take the renewal exam to renew it (if you pass).

yoba222

They just want to get an extra $175 out of you. I certified on the 301 and it's very much still valid and unexpired.

scaredoftests

Plus if you have CEUs you can add that to your account (I got my 301 in 2013, but have renewed twice with the CEUs). I am good until 2023.

TK1799_st

If you want to maintain the Security+ce certification - you can pay each year the fee and take FREE courses from Cybrary to gain those CEU's you need.

You might not have to maintain the cert - but if you do maintain it over the next 3 years - you don't have to worry about a future employer asking for a valid certification.

For example, DOD requires active certification - so, we all maintain the highest cert in the vendor house we have certifications in.

I pay yearly so it's not a huge bill. Then it's good for another 3 yrs after the initial 3 yrs and I don't have to re-test ever again.

What every CEU's you've gained from Cybrary or Udemy training -- apply to all the different vendors you have cert's under. It just shows that you are still active in learning and that you are seeking self-improvement.

If you land another cert - that also counts as CEU's as well. If you get the CASP next year - those CEU's count towards any cert you have with CompTIA or another vendors - just make sure to upload the training cert's or system cert into your account and pay your maintenance fees yearly - and you'll be fine.

For US govt position, they have to be maintained - it seems private industry just wants to see that you got it. It's up to you.

elbennett

Thanks guys for all the help. Working on my CEH now so thats the new move.