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Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) vs CompTIA CySA+

Expert

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

Cisco

Costs

Exam fee800,00 $
Study time~250h
Renewal3 year(s)

Editorial summary (4 sources)

Editor
HR Value
4.3
Worth Cost
2.3
Learning Value
5.0
100%recommend

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Intermediate

CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA

Costs

Exam fee466,00 $
Study time~80h
Renewal3 year(s)

Editorial summary (4 sources)

Editor
HR Value
3.8
Worth Cost
2.5
Learning Value
4.0
100%recommend

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Verdict: Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) vs CompTIA CySA+

Editorial verdict

Based on 8 editorial summary entries, Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) wins 2 of 3 measured dimensions. The right choice depends on your career direction — see the decision matrix below.This verdict uses aggregated editorial summaries from public discussion. Real community reviews will replace these once they accumulate.

HR signal

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

4.3/5 vs 3.8/5

Worth cost

CompTIA CySA+

2.3/5 vs 2.5/5

Learning

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

5.0/5 vs 4.0/5

Recommend

tie

100% vs 100%

When to choose which

Tightest budget: CompTIA CySA+ (466,00 $ vs 800,00 $ exam fee).
Lowest 6-year total cost (with renewals): CompTIA CySA+ (~566,00 $ vs ~800,00 $).
Easier entry point: CompTIA CySA+ (intermediate vs expert).
Working primarily in Cisco's ecosystem: choose Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security).
Working primarily in CompTIA's ecosystem: choose CompTIA CySA+.
Maximum HR signal: Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) (community-rated higher on HR value).

Cost over 6 years (with renewals)

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

Initial exam800,00 $
2× renewal × 0,00 $0,00 $
6-year total800,00 $

CompTIA CySA+

Initial exam466,00 $
2× renewal × 50,00 $100,00 $
6-year total566,00 $

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