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

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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Beginner

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA

Costs

Exam fee369,00 $
Study time~60h
Renewal3 year(s)

Editorial summary (5 sources)

Editor
HR Value
3.4
Worth Cost
2.6
Learning Value
4.0
80%recommend

Aggregated from public discussion (4 sources). Not a replacement for community reviews. Updated .

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

Editorial verdict

Based on 9 editorial summary entries, Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) wins 3 of 4 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 3.4/5

Worth cost

CompTIA Network+

2.3/5 vs 2.6/5

Learning

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

5.0/5 vs 4.0/5

Recommend

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

100% vs 80%

When to choose which

Tightest budget: CompTIA Network+ (369,00 $ vs 800,00 $ exam fee).
Lowest 6-year total cost (with renewals): CompTIA Network+ (~469,00 $ vs ~800,00 $).
Easier entry point: CompTIA Network+ (beginner vs expert).
Working primarily in Cisco's ecosystem: choose Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security).
Working primarily in CompTIA's ecosystem: choose CompTIA Network+.
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 Network+

Initial exam369,00 $
2× renewal × 50,00 $100,00 $
6-year total469,00 $

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