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40% of Security+ candidates fail their first attempt. Not because the exam is hard — because they studied without structure. Here's what changes when that changes.
Security+ is the most direct career change in tech.
No degree required. No prior IT experience. One certification — and a door opens into an industry that's structurally short-staffed and pays well from day one.
job postings mention Security+ every year
Security+ is explicitly required or preferred by the US Department of Defense (DoD 8570/8140), federal agencies, and thousands of private-sector employers — including virtually every defence contractor and Fortune 500 IT department.
Source: CompTIA, LinkedIn job data
average starting salary for Security+ holders
That's the entry point. Two years in, with Network+ or CySA+, you're at $95K+. Senior analyst: $115–130K. Security architect: $150K+. Every cert on the ladder opens the next income tier.
Source: CompTIA Cyberstates, Bureau of Labor Statistics
projected cybersecurity job growth through 2032
More than 5× faster than the average for all professions. This isn't a trend — it's structural. Every industry digitalises. Every digital system needs defending. The demand isn't going away.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
countries where Security+ is recognised
The same exam, the same credential, wherever you want to work. Unlike country-specific licences, Security+ travels. UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany — the cert opens doors across every major market.
Source: CompTIA
Where people start. Where Security+ takes them.
These are the transformations that happen when someone with no IT background gets a structured path. The backgrounds vary. The outcome doesn't.
Logistics / Warehouse
Physical work, limited advancement, no clear path to higher incomeSOC Analyst / IT Security
$75K–$90K · Remote eligible Defence contractors, federal agencies, enterprise security teamsHealthcare / Nursing
Burnout-prone, physically demanding, limited upward mobilityHealthcare IT Security Analyst
$70K–$85K · High demand Hospitals, health systems, and healthcare tech companies specifically seek Security+ holders with clinical backgroundsMilitary / Veterans
Service complete, strong discipline, no civilian IT credentialsGovernment IT Security / DoD Contractor
$80K–$100K · Clearance advantage Security+ is DoD 8570/8140 mandated — veterans with clearances who add Security+ are immediately competitive for high-value government rolesRetail / Customer Service
People skills, no technical background, wage ceiling hit earlyIT Support → Junior Security Analyst
$65K–$80K · Clear ladder ahead Many start in IT support roles and step into security within 12–18 months — Security+ opens the first door, certifications compound from thereIn their own words.
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"I failed Security+ once with a different guide. The DeepSert guide is organised completely differently — by how the exam actually tests you. Passed second attempt with a 786. The practice test explanations are what made the difference."
"Former US Army, no formal IT education. Written in plain English — no assumed knowledge. Finished the guide in 6 weeks, drilled the practice tests for another 3 weeks, passed with an 812. Now working for a government contractor."
"I was a retail manager. Studied 90 minutes a day before work for 11 weeks. Passed first attempt. Got hired as a SOC Analyst at $74K. The career guide in the bundle is what helped me write my resume and negotiate the offer."
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"Studied 45 minutes a day on my lunch break. 11 weeks later I passed first attempt. Never thought I'd work in IT."
"The practice test explanations are unlike anything else I've used. Understanding why wrong answers are wrong changed everything."
"I'm a teacher. 4 months of evenings and weekends. Passed. Now earning more than I ever did in education."
"No IT background whatsoever. The guide starts from absolute zero. I never felt lost. Passed on my first try."
"Already had some networking experience. Still found the structured approach invaluable — especially the domain weighting."
"DoD contractor role required Security+. Used DeepSert, cleared it on my first attempt. Recommend it to everyone on my team."
"I'm a single parent. Couldn't afford to fail and resit. The structure and practice tests made me feel genuinely prepared."
"Passed with an 820. The flashcard deck was my secret weapon — studied on my phone every commute for 3 months."
"Tried two other guides first and failed. DeepSert is the only one that actually explains the logic behind the answers."
"Ex-military, transitioning to civilian IT. Security+ was the first step. Cleared it in 8 weeks. Now have 3 interviews lined up."
"The career guide alone is worth the price. The resume template got me 4 callbacks in the first week."
"I'm 47. Decided to change careers after being made redundant. Passed Security+ on my first attempt 3 months later."
"Studied 45 minutes a day on my lunch break. 11 weeks later I passed first attempt. Never thought I'd work in IT."
"The practice test explanations are unlike anything else I've used. Understanding why wrong answers are wrong changed everything."
"I'm a teacher. 4 months of evenings and weekends. Passed. Now earning more than I ever did in education."
"No IT background whatsoever. The guide starts from absolute zero. I never felt lost. Passed on my first try."
"Already had some networking experience. Still found the structured approach invaluable — especially the domain weighting."
"DoD contractor role required Security+. Used DeepSert, cleared it on my first attempt. Recommend it to everyone on my team."
"I'm a single parent. Couldn't afford to fail and resit. The structure and practice tests made me feel genuinely prepared."
"Passed with an 820. The flashcard deck was my secret weapon — studied on my phone every commute for 3 months."
"Tried two other guides first and failed. DeepSert is the only one that actually explains the logic behind the answers."
"Ex-military, transitioning to civilian IT. Security+ was the first step. Cleared it in 8 weeks. Now have 3 interviews lined up."
"The career guide alone is worth the price. The resume template got me 4 callbacks in the first week."
"I'm 47. Decided to change careers after being made redundant. Passed Security+ on my first attempt 3 months later."
"The 90-day study plan is realistic. I followed it almost exactly and passed comfortably. Don't overthink it — just follow the system."
"Best study material I've used in 10 years of professional certifications. The domain structure makes everything click."
"My employer paid for the exam but I found DeepSert myself. My manager asked what I used after I passed — pointed him straight here."
"Already working in IT but needed the cert for a promotion. Passed in 6 weeks. Got the promotion. The ROI on $97 is insane."
"I work full time and have two kids. An hour a day, every day. It took me 4 months but I got there. This guide made it possible."
"The security+ exam is hard but not impossible if you study the right things. DeepSert tells you exactly what those things are."
"Came in with zero IT knowledge. The guide explains everything from the ground up without making you feel stupid. Passed 800+."
"Practice tests are the most realistic I've seen. The actual exam felt familiar. That's the best compliment I can give."
"Failed once before I found DeepSert. Passed the second time with room to spare. Wish I'd found this guide first."
"The explanation of WHY answers are wrong is what separates this from every other practice test I've used. That's the real value."
"I was skeptical it would be worth $97. It was worth every cent. Passed, got hired, doubled my salary. Do the math."
"Retired from the military. Used the 90-day plan. Cleared it with an 798. The structure is everything — don't skip the domains."
"The 90-day study plan is realistic. I followed it almost exactly and passed comfortably. Don't overthink it — just follow the system."
"Best study material I've used in 10 years of professional certifications. The domain structure makes everything click."
"My employer paid for the exam but I found DeepSert myself. My manager asked what I used after I passed — pointed him straight here."
"Already working in IT but needed the cert for a promotion. Passed in 6 weeks. Got the promotion. The ROI on $97 is insane."
"I work full time and have two kids. An hour a day, every day. It took me 4 months but I got there. This guide made it possible."
"The security+ exam is hard but not impossible if you study the right things. DeepSert tells you exactly what those things are."
"Came in with zero IT knowledge. The guide explains everything from the ground up without making you feel stupid. Passed 800+."
"Practice tests are the most realistic I've seen. The actual exam felt familiar. That's the best compliment I can give."
"Failed once before I found DeepSert. Passed the second time with room to spare. Wish I'd found this guide first."
"The explanation of WHY answers are wrong is what separates this from every other practice test I've used. That's the real value."
"I was skeptical it would be worth $97. It was worth every cent. Passed, got hired, doubled my salary. Do the math."
"Retired from the military. Used the 90-day plan. Cleared it with an 798. The structure is everything — don't skip the domains."
Security+ is rung one.
Every cert on the ladder builds on the last. You don't need to plan the full path today — but here's where it goes.
Security+
$75K–$95K
SOC Analyst · IT Security · DoD/Gov
Network+
$85K–$110K
Network Admin · Systems Admin
CySA+
$95K–$125K
Threat Analyst · Incident Responder
PenTest+
$115K–$150K+
Penetration Tester · Red Team
From purchase to certified — in 4 steps.
Here's exactly what the next 90 days look like. No guesswork, no wasted time.
Step 1
Get instant access
Payment confirmed → download links arrive immediately. Study Guide, Flashcards, Practice Tests, Career Guide — all yours within seconds.
Step 2
Study the guide
Work through the 5 domains in order, 60–90 minutes a day. Pair each section with the flashcard deck. Most people finish in 5–7 weeks.
Step 3
Drill the practice tests
300+ exam-format questions with full explanations. When you're consistently hitting 80%+, you're ready. Book your exam through Pearson VUE.
Step 4
Pass — then get hired
The Career Guide covers everything after the exam — resume templates, job search strategy, salary negotiation. From certified to employed.
If you don't pass, we refund every cent.
Complete the study material, sit the official CompTIA Security+ exam, email us your score report — we refund in full within 48 hours. No forms, no questions, no waiting. That's not a marketing line. That's how we operate.