The Prepia Blog
Study strategy, exam changes, and honest advice: 34 posts, newest first.
6 posts in IT & Cybersecurity
Security+ SY0-701: what actually changed, domain by domain
CompTIA cut a domain, rebalanced the weights, and quietly rewrote what “threats” means. Here’s the delta that matters for your prep.
Prepia Editorial Team · 7 min read
How long should you study for a CompTIA cert?
Timelines by experience level, and why half of good CompTIA prep happens hands-on.
Prepia Editorial Team · 5 min read
How to schedule a CompTIA exam in 2026
Vouchers, Pearson VUE booking, online vs. test-center delivery, and the exam-version trap.
Prepia Editorial Team · 5 min read
A+, Network+, or Security+: where do you start?
Matching your first CompTIA certification to your experience and the role you actually want.
Prepia Editorial Team · 5 min read
What score do you need to pass a CompTIA exam?
Scaled scores from 100–900, the cutoff for each exam, and why PBQs deserve your practice time.
Prepia Editorial Team · 4 min read
From help desk to SOC analyst: a certification path that works
A+, Network+, Security+, then CySA+ — in that order, for a reason. What each one unlocks and how long each hop really takes.
Prepia Editorial Team · 8 min read