CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam in the Philippines
In the Philippines, the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam costs US$307, about ₱19,320 at the 15 October 2026 rate. You can sit it online or at a Pearson VUE test centre. Square1 Ai's practice for it is free: a 20-question diagnostic, 232 questions in the exam's own domain weights and timed mocks, each answer explained.
Fee as CompTIA lists it for the Philippines, checked 29 October 2026. Check the price when you book.
Booking Security+ in the Philippines
What CompTIA charges a candidate in the Philippines, how you sit the exam, and what it asks of you. Each line links to its source.
| Exam fee in the Philippines | US$307, about ₱19,320 at the 15 October 2026 rate.CompTIA, checked 29 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tax | CompTIA does not say whether tax is added in the Philippines. The fee is charged in US dollars, so your bank may add a foreign-exchange fee.CompTIA |
| How you sit it | Online with Pearson VUE (OnVUE) from home or work, or at a Pearson VUE test centre. CompTIA allows online exams in the Philippines.Pearson VUE |
| The exam | Up to 90 questions, multiple choice and performance-based, in 90 minutes.CompTIA |
| Pass mark | 750 on a scale of 100-900.CompTIA |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai.CompTIA |
| Discounts | Security+ Voucher Plus Retake Assurance: US$405.CompTIA |
From CompTIA's and Pearson VUE's own pages, checked 29 October 2026. Rules change: check them when you book.
What roles that ask for Security+ pay in the Philippines
Monthly base pay in the Philippines, from Glassdoor (read 29 October 2026). The figure is Glassdoor's median base pay, the range is the middle half of reported pay, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security engineerGlassdoor47 salaries | ₱45,800 | ₱26,400 to ₱100,000 | Cybersecurity, Cloud Security Engineer |
| Cyber security analystGlassdoor107 salaries | ₱36,500 | ₱25,800 to ₱60,900 | Cybersecurity, AI Security and Red-Teaming |
| Information security analystGlassdoor97 salaries | ₱37,000 | ₱28,600 to ₱62,200 | Cybersecurity |
Salaries are what employers in the Philippines report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Security+ prep in the Philippines, side by side
No provider based in the Philippines lists a course for this exam, so these are the free options open to you online.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security+ practice: 232 questions, diagnostic and timed mocksSquare1 Ai | At your own pace | Online, an explanation on every answer | Free |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 29 October 2026. Ask whether the exam voucher is included before you pay.
Four ways to prepare for Security+ in the Philippines
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on how you learn, what you can spend and what you want after the exam.
- Route 1
CompTIA's own free prep
Fits when You learn well on your own and want the vendor's words: Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives (domain summary on the official page).
Watch for It teaches the material; it does not tell you which domains you are weak in.
- Route 2
An online prep course
Fits when You want a teacher and a timetable; no provider in the Philippines lists one for this exam, so look at online courses.
Watch for Check the course matches the current exam version before you pay.
- Route 3
Practice questions and timed mocks
Fits when You have studied and want to know where you stand, domain by domain, before you book.
Watch for Practice is not the real exam: Square1 Ai's questions are original, written against the exam guide, not copied from it.
- Route 4
A live bootcamp after the exam
Fits when You want projects an employer in the Philippines can open and check, not only a certificate.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited; the first cohorts have not graduated.
After Security+: build the work it points to.
Twelve weeks each, live on the Philippines time, 10 projects you keep. Founding price, half the ₱18,900 standard, until 1 December.
Questions people in the Philippines ask about Security+
How much does the Security+ exam cost in the Philippines?
US$307, about ₱19,320 at the 15 October 2026 rate. CompTIA does not say whether tax is added in the Philippines. The fee is charged in US dollars, so your bank may add a foreign-exchange fee. Check the current price on CompTIA's exam page when you book.
Can I take the Security+ exam online from the Philippines?
Online with Pearson VUE (OnVUE) from home or work, or at a Pearson VUE test centre. CompTIA allows online exams in the Philippines. Online exams need a quiet room, a webcam and a government photo ID.
How do I prepare for Security+ for free in the Philippines?
CompTIA publishes free prep: Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives (domain summary on the official page). Square1 Ai's practice is free too: a 20-question diagnostic shows where you stand by domain, then 232 original questions in the exam's own weights and timed mocks the length of the real exam, each answer explained.
What score do I need to pass Security+?
750 on a scale of 100-900. The exam is up to 90 questions, multiple choice and performance-based, in 90 minutes.
Should I wait for the new Security+ (SY0-801)?
Probably not. CompTIA says Security+ V8 (SY0-801) is expected to launch on or around 17 November 2026, in English first, and SY0-701 stays available until 11 June 2027 in English. If you plan to sit before then, prepare for SY0-701; Square1 Ai's practice is written for it.
Is the Security+ certification worth it in the Philippines?
It is a first step, not a job on its own. It suits people starting a career in cyber security: SOC analysts, IT support moving into security, and system and network administrators. Employers in the Philippines report a median of ₱45,800 for a security engineer (a month, Glassdoor); pair the certificate with projects you can show.
Are there Security+ prep courses in the Philippines?
We found no provider based in the Philippines with a course for this exam on 29 October 2026. CompTIA's free prep and Square1 Ai's free practice are online and open to you.
Find out where you stand on Security+ in twenty questions.
The diagnostic is free and draws questions in the exam's own domain weights. You see your score by domain the moment you finish.