[
  {
    "id": "aplus-voucher",
    "claim": "CompTIA A+ exam voucher, US list price: $274 per exam (USD)",
    "page": "/, /costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-v15/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "A+ Voucher ... My Price 274 USD",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "aplus-voucher-scope",
    "claim": "One A+ voucher covers one of the two exams; both Core 1 and Core 2 are required",
    "page": "/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-v15/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "Use it to take one of the two required exams (Core 1 or Core 2) to earn the CompTIA A+ (V15) certification",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "aplus-retake-voucher",
    "claim": "A+ Voucher Plus Retake Assurance, US list price: $359 per exam (USD)",
    "page": "/, /costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-v15/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "A+ Voucher Plus Retake Assurance ... My Price 359 USD",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "aplus-exams",
    "claim": "A+ (V15) requires two exams, 220-1201 (Core 1) and 220-1202 (Core 2), taken in any order",
    "page": "/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/",
    "source_quote": "You'll need to pass two exams: Core 1 (hardware and networking) and Core 2 (operating systems and security), which you can take in any order.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "aplus-format",
    "claim": "A+ Core 1: up to 90 questions, 90 minutes; launched March 25, 2025; retirement estimated 2028",
    "page": "(not shown on site; reference only)",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-v15/",
    "source_quote": "Number of questions: Maximum of 90 per exam ... Length of test: 90 minutes ... Retirement: Usually three years after launch (estimated 2028)",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "aplus-experience",
    "claim": "CompTIA's recommended experience for A+: 12 months hands-on in an IT support role (recommended, not required)",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-v15/",
    "source_quote": "Recommended experience: 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist job role",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "aplus-positioning",
    "claim": "CompTIA describes A+ as the standard cert to start an IT career (CompTIA's own claim, attributed) and lists Help Desk Support Specialist as its job role",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/",
    "source_quote": "CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard to start your IT career ... A+ Core 1 | Help Desk Support Specialist",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "comptia-voucher-validity",
    "claim": "CompTIA exam vouchers are valid for 12 months from purchase",
    "page": "/costs/, /security-plus-v7-or-v8/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-v15/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "12-month validity: Take your exam any time within 12 months of purchase.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "netplus-voucher",
    "claim": "CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) exam voucher, US list price: $399 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/network/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "Network+ Voucher ... My Price 399 USD",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "netplus-retake-voucher",
    "claim": "Network+ Voucher Plus Retake Assurance, US list price: $519 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/network/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "Network+ Voucher Plus Retake Assurance ... My Price 519 USD",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "netplus-format",
    "claim": "Network+ V9 (N10-009): up to 90 questions, 90 minutes; launched June 20, 2024; retirement estimated 2027",
    "page": "(not shown on site; reference only)",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/network/",
    "source_quote": "Exam series code: N10-009 | Launch date: June 20, 2024 ... Retirement: usually three years after launch (estimated 2027) | Duration: 90 minutes",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "netplus-experience",
    "claim": "CompTIA's recommended experience for Network+: A+ plus 9 to 12 months in a junior network role",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/network/",
    "source_quote": "Recommended experience: CompTIA A+ certification, with 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience in a junior network administrator or network support technician role",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "secplus-voucher",
    "claim": "CompTIA Security+ V7 (SY0-701) exam voucher, US list price: $439 (USD)",
    "page": "/, /costs/, /security-plus-v7-or-v8/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/v7/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "Security+ Voucher ... Exam series code: SY0-701 ... My Price 439 USD",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "secplus-retake-voucher",
    "claim": "Security+ Voucher Plus Retake Assurance, US list price: $579 (USD)",
    "page": "/, /costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/v7/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "Security+ Voucher Plus Retake Assurance ... My Price 579 USD",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "secplus-practice",
    "claim": "Security+ CertMaster Practice (official practice tests), US list price: $209 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/v7/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "Security+ CertMaster Practice ... My Price 209 USD",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "secplus-v7-format",
    "claim": "Security+ V7 (SY0-701): up to 90 questions, 90 minutes, passing score 750 (100-900 scale); launched Nov 7, 2023; five languages; domains include threats, security operations and program management",
    "page": "/security-plus-v7-or-v8/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/v7/",
    "source_quote": "Launch date: November 7, 2023 | Number of questions: maximum of 90 ... Duration: 90 minutes | Passing score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900) ... Languages: English, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai ... Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations (22%) ... Security operations (28%) ... Security program management and oversight (20%)",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "secplus-v7-retirement",
    "claim": "Security+ V7 English exam retires June 11, 2027 (other languages Aug 13, 2027)",
    "page": "/, /security-plus-v7-or-v8/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/v7/",
    "source_quote": "Retirement: English – June 11, 2027; Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai – August 13, 2027",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "secplus-experience",
    "claim": "CompTIA's recommended experience for Security+ V7: Network+ and two years in a security/systems administrator role",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/v7/",
    "source_quote": "Recommended experience: CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/ systems administrator job role",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "secplus-v8-launch",
    "claim": "Security+ V8 (SY0-801) launches November 17, 2026; up to 90 questions, 90 minutes, passing 750; English only at launch",
    "page": "/costs/, /security-plus-v7-or-v8/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/v8/",
    "source_quote": "Exam series code: SY0-801 | Launch date: November 17, 2026 | Number of questions: Maximum of 90 ... Duration: 90 minutes | Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100 to 900 | Languages: English ... Retirement: Estimated 3 years after launch",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "secplus-v8-expected",
    "claim": "CompTIA says Security+ V8 is expected to launch on or around November 17, 2026",
    "page": "/, /costs/, /security-plus-v7-or-v8/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/",
    "source_quote": "Security+ V8, is expected to launch on or around November 17, 2026",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "secplus-v8-experience",
    "claim": "CompTIA's recommended experience for Security+ V8: two years hands-on as a security administrator",
    "page": "/security-plus-v7-or-v8/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/v8/",
    "source_quote": "Recommended experience: Security administrator with two years of hands-on experience",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "secplus-v8-price",
    "claim": "Security+ V8 voucher price: not yet shown on CompTIA's V8 page on Nov 10, 2026 (no number shown on our site)",
    "page": "/costs/, /how-we-check/, /security-plus-v7-or-v8/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/v8/",
    "source_quote": "Security+ V8 (Coming November 2026) ... Be the first to know when Security+ V8 launches!",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "needs human check"
  },
  {
    "id": "cysa-voucher",
    "claim": "CompTIA CySA+ V4 (CS0-004) exam voucher, US list price: $439 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst/v4/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "CySA+ Voucher ... My Price 439 USD",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cysa-retake-voucher",
    "claim": "CySA+ Voucher Plus Retake Assurance, US list price: $579 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst/v4/#buy-now",
    "source_quote": "CySA+ Voucher Plus Retake Assurance ... My Price 579 USD",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cysa-format",
    "claim": "CySA+ V4 (CS0-004): launched June 23, 2026; up to 85 questions; 165 minutes; passing 750",
    "page": "/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst/v4/",
    "source_quote": "Exam series code: CS0-004 | Launch date: June 23, 2026 | Number of questions: Maximum of 85 | Duration: 165 minutes | Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100 to 900",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cysa-experience",
    "claim": "CompTIA's recommended experience for CySA+ V4: about 4 years as a SOC or vulnerability analyst",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst/v4/",
    "source_quote": "Recommended experience: About 4 years in a SOC analyst or vulnerability analyst role",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "comptia-ce-fee-aplus",
    "claim": "CompTIA CE (renewal) fee for A+: $75 total per three-year renewal period",
    "page": "/, /costs/",
    "source_url": "https://help.comptia.org/hc/en-us/articles/14382051258004-What-Are-the-Fees-to-Renew-My-Certification",
    "source_quote": "$75 total for the three-year renewal period: CompTIA A+ | CompTIA Data+",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "comptia-ce-fee-150",
    "claim": "CompTIA CE (renewal) fee for Network+, Security+, CySA+: $150 total per three-year renewal period",
    "page": "/, /costs/, /security-plus-v7-or-v8/",
    "source_url": "https://help.comptia.org/hc/en-us/articles/14382051258004-What-Are-the-Fees-to-Renew-My-Certification",
    "source_quote": "$150 total for the three-year renewal period: CompTIA Cloud+, CloudNetX, CySA+, DataSys+, DataX, Linux+, Network+, PenTest+, Security+, and SecurityX",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "comptia-ce-fee-timing",
    "claim": "CompTIA CE fees can be paid any time in the three-year period, but must be paid before expiry",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://help.comptia.org/hc/en-us/articles/14382051258004-What-Are-the-Fees-to-Renew-My-Certification",
    "source_quote": "you have the flexibility to pay them at any time during your three-year renewal period. Just make sure your total CE fees are paid before your certification's expiration date",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "comptia-renewal-cycle",
    "claim": "CompTIA certifications renew on a three-year cycle from the date earned",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/ce/learn/how-to-renew/ce-renewal-cycle/",
    "source_quote": "The CompTIA certification renewal cycle is three years from the date of certification.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "comptia-renewal-stacking",
    "claim": "Renewing a higher-level CompTIA cert renews the lower ones (order: SecurityX > CySA+/PenTest+ > Security+ > Network+ > A+)",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/ce/learn/comptia-continuing-education-program-faq/",
    "source_quote": "Renewing your highest-level CompTIA certification will automatically renew lower-level certifications.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "comptia-retake-policy",
    "claim": "CompTIA: no wait before a 2nd attempt; at least 14 days before 3rd and later; no free retakes or retake discounts",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.comptia.org/en/resources/test-policies/comptia-certification-retake-policy/",
    "source_quote": "CompTIA does not require any waiting period between the first (1st) and second (2nd) attempt ... wait for a period of at least fourteen (14) calendar days ... CompTIA does not offer any free re-tests or discounts on retakes.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cc-exam",
    "claim": "ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam, standard registration, Americas: $199 (USD)",
    "page": "/, /costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/register-for-exam/isc2-exam-pricing",
    "source_quote": "Americas and all other regions not listed separately ... CC $199",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "sscp-exam",
    "claim": "ISC2 SSCP exam, standard registration, Americas: $249 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/register-for-exam/isc2-exam-pricing",
    "source_quote": "Americas and all other regions not listed separately ... SSCP $249",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cissp-exam",
    "claim": "ISC2 CISSP exam, standard registration, Americas: $749 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/register-for-exam/isc2-exam-pricing",
    "source_quote": "Americas and all other regions not listed separately ... CISSP $749",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "isc2-change-fees",
    "claim": "ISC2 exam rescheduling fee $50; cancellation fee $100 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/register-for-exam/isc2-exam-pricing",
    "source_quote": "Rescheduling Exam: U.S. $50/35£/40€ Cancelling Exam: U.S. $100/70£/80€",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cc-free-program-ended",
    "claim": "ISC2's free CC program (One Million Certified in Cybersecurity) has ended; no new free exam seats",
    "page": "/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/1MCC",
    "source_quote": "ISC2 One Million Certified in Cybersecurity has Concluded ... No new free exam seats will be issued once the program has concluded.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cc-free-program-dates",
    "claim": "The free CC program concluded May 20, 2026; unexpired codes must be used by December 31, 2026",
    "page": "/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/insights/2026/04/one-million-certified-cyber-conclusion",
    "source_quote": "conclude its One Million Certified in Cybersecurity program May 20, 2026 ... Participants with exam codes that have not expired may schedule and take their exam by December 31, 2026.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cc-course-now-paid",
    "claim": "After the program ended, the CC course and exam are sold like other ISC2 exams and courses",
    "page": "(not shown on site; reference only)",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/insights/2026/04/one-million-certified-cyber-conclusion",
    "source_quote": "will be available for purchase like all ISC2 exams and courses",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cc-no-experience",
    "claim": "ISC2 CC requires no work experience",
    "page": "/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc",
    "source_quote": "No Work Experience Required",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cc-format",
    "claim": "CC exam (outline effective Sept 1, 2026): 2 hours, 100-125 items, adaptive (CAT), passing 700 of 1000",
    "page": "(not shown on site; reference only)",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc/cc-certification-exam-outline",
    "source_quote": "EFFECTIVE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 ... 2 hours ... 100-125 ... The CC exam uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) for all exams ... 700 out of 1000 points",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cc-domains",
    "claim": "CC exam domains: Security Principles; Security Governance; IAM Concepts; Networking and Cloud Security Concepts; Security Operations and Incident Response",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc/cc-certification-exam-outline",
    "source_quote": "Security Principles ... Security Governance ... Identity And Access Management (IAM) Concepts ... Networking and Cloud Security Concepts ... Security Operations and Incident Response",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "isc2-regional",
    "claim": "ISC2 exam prices and taxes depend on where the exam is taken",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/register-for-exam/isc2-exam-pricing",
    "source_quote": "pricing and taxes depend on the exam's location ... currencies will vary by country",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cc-exam-window",
    "claim": "ISC2 'CC Exam with Peace of Mind Protection' (two exam attempts within 180 days), US price: $299 (USD). A plain CC exam gives one attempt within 365 days.",
    "page": "/, /costs/, /how-we-check/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc",
    "source_quote": "CC Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | $299.00 ... You're covered for a second try within 180 days. ... Exam Only — 365 days 1 | Exam Only with Peace of Mind Protection — 180 days 2",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "sscp-pom",
    "claim": "ISC2 'SSCP Exam with Peace of Mind Protection' (two attempts), US price: $328 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/, /how-we-check/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/sscp",
    "source_quote": "SSCP Exam | $249.00 | SSCP Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | $328.00",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cissp-pom",
    "claim": "ISC2 'CISSP Exam with Peace of Mind Protection' (two attempts), US price: $998 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/, /how-we-check/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp",
    "source_quote": "CISSP Exam | $749.00 ... CISSP Exam with Peace of Mind Protection | $998.00",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cc-course-exam",
    "claim": "ISC2 'CC Online Self-Paced Training (90-Day Access) & Exam', US price: $454 (USD)",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cc",
    "source_quote": "CC Online Self-Paced Training (90-Day Access) & Exam | $454.00",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "amf-cc",
    "claim": "ISC2 annual maintenance fee (AMF) for CC-only members: $50 per year (USD)",
    "page": "/, /costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/policies-procedures/amfs-overview",
    "source_quote": "For members who only hold our CC certification, the AMF is U.S. $50.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "amf-associate",
    "claim": "ISC2 AMF for Associates of ISC2: $50 per year (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/policies-procedures/amfs-overview",
    "source_quote": "Associates of ISC2 pay an AMF of U.S. $50.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "amf-full",
    "claim": "ISC2 AMF for members holding SSCP, CISSP and other full certifications: $135 per year, one fee regardless of number of certs (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/policies-procedures/amfs-overview",
    "source_quote": "there is an AMF of U.S. $135",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "isc2-cpe",
    "claim": "ISC2 members earn CPE credits through each three-year certification cycle; CC holders only need Group A credits",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/insights/2026/06/whats-new-in-isc2-cpe-credits",
    "source_quote": "you need to earn CPE credits throughout your three-year certification cycle ... Group B CPE credits are not applicable to Associates and CC certification holders.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "isc2-retake",
    "claim": "ISC2 retakes: 30 test-free days after 1st attempt, 60 after 2nd, 90 after 3rd+; up to 4 attempts in 12 months",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/exams/after-your-exam",
    "source_quote": "You may retest after 30 test-free days ... 60 test-free days ... 90 test-free days ... You may attempt an ISC2 exam up to 4 times within a 12-month period",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "sscp-experience",
    "claim": "SSCP needs one year full-time experience in one or more domains; pass without it and you become an Associate with two years to earn it",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/sscp/sscp-experience-requirements",
    "source_quote": "Candidates must have a minimum of one-year full-time experience in one or more of the domains ... two years to earn the one year required experience",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cissp-experience",
    "claim": "CISSP needs five years cumulative full-time experience in two or more of eight domains; a degree or approved credential can cover one year; Associates get six years",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-experience-requirements",
    "source_quote": "minimum of five years cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the eight domains ... may satisfy up to one year of the required experience ... The Associate of ISC2 will then have six years to earn the five years required experience.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "sc900-exam",
    "claim": "Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals) exam price with United States selected: $99 USD",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/security-compliance-and-identity-fundamentals/",
    "source_quote": "United States ... $99 USD* | Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "sc900-format",
    "claim": "SC-900 exam time: 45 minutes; retake allowed 24 hours after a first failed attempt",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/security-compliance-and-identity-fundamentals/",
    "source_quote": "You will have 45 minutes to complete this assessment ... You can retake it 24 hours after the first attempt.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "ms-fundamentals-no-expiry",
    "claim": "Microsoft Fundamentals certifications (including SC-900) do not expire",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/support/credential-expiration-policy",
    "source_quote": "Microsoft fundamentals Certifications do not expire.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "sc900-learning-path",
    "claim": "Microsoft publishes SC-900 learning paths on Microsoft Learn with no prerequisites (no price shown on the page)",
    "page": "/, /free-labs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/describe-concepts-of-security-compliance-identity/",
    "source_quote": "Here are all the learning paths in preparation for the SC-900 exam ... Prerequisites - None",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "ccst-exam",
    "claim": "Cisco CCST Cybersecurity (100-160) exam price: US$125; 50 minutes",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccst-cybersecurity.html",
    "source_quote": "Duration: 50 minutes ... Price: $US125",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "ccst-validity",
    "claim": "CCST certifications earned after July 15, 2025 are valid for five years",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/recertification/index.html",
    "source_quote": "5-year recertification cycle ... after July 15, 2025 ... valid for five years",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "gsec-attempt",
    "claim": "GIAC GSEC certification attempt: $999 (USD, excludes tax)",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.giac.org/pricing",
    "source_quote": "GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) | $999 ... All prices shown in USD and exclude applicable sales tax",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "gsec-retake",
    "claim": "GIAC GSEC exam retake: $899 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.giac.org/pricing",
    "source_quote": "GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) | $999 | $899 (Exam Retake column)",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "gsec-renewal",
    "claim": "GIAC GSEC renewal: $499 (USD)",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.giac.org/pricing",
    "source_quote": "GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) ... $499 (Certification Renewal column) ... full price ($499) renewal",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "giac-renewal-cycle",
    "claim": "GIAC renewal: 36 CPE credits over four years",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.giac.org/renewal",
    "source_quote": "collect 36 credits over four years to keep your certification active",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "gsec-format",
    "claim": "GSEC: one proctored exam, 106 questions, 4 hours, passing 72%",
    "page": "(not shown on site; reference only)",
    "source_url": "https://www.giac.org/certifications/security-essentials-gsec/",
    "source_quote": "1 proctored exam | 106 questions | Time limit of 4 hours | Minimum passing score of 72%",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "google-cert-price",
    "claim": "Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate on Coursera: $49 per month in the US and Canada after a 7-day free trial",
    "page": "/costs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-cybersecurity",
    "source_quote": "In the U.S. and Canada, Coursera charges $49 per month after the initial 7-day free trial period.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "google-cert-time",
    "claim": "Coursera says the Google certificate can be done in under 6 months at under 10 hours a week, for less than $300",
    "page": "/costs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-cybersecurity",
    "source_quote": "can be completed in less than 6 months at under 10 hours per week of part-time study, so most learners can complete the certificate for less than $300 USD",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "google-cert-courses",
    "claim": "Coursera's page lists the Google Cybersecurity Certificate as a '9 course series' in its header but describes '8 courses' in its text",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-cybersecurity",
    "source_quote": "Professional Certificate - 9 course series ... During the 8 courses in this certificate program",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "google-cert-secplus-discount",
    "claim": "Graduates of the Google certificate can get the Security+ exam and training at a discount (amount not stated)",
    "page": "/which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-cybersecurity",
    "source_quote": "Graduates of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate can access the CompTIA Security+ exam and training at a discounted price",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "tryhackme-free",
    "claim": "TryHackMe free plan: free rooms only, limited learning paths, 1 hour a day of the in-browser AttackBox",
    "page": "/free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://tryhackme.com/pricing",
    "source_quote": "Limited access to learning paths ... Free rooms only ... 1hr daily limit on AttackBox",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "btlo-free",
    "claim": "Blue Team Labs Online: free players get the downloadable challenges; the hosted investigations are for paid subscribers",
    "page": "/, /free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://blueteamlabs.online/",
    "source_quote": "Free players currently have access to all of our security challenges ... all subscribers have access to 276 unique investigation labs and all of our challenges",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "letsdefend-free",
    "claim": "LetsDefend lists SOC Fundamentals, Phishing Email Analysis and Detecting Web Attacks as free courses",
    "page": "/, /free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://letsdefend.io/",
    "source_quote": "Free | SOC Fundamentals ... Beginner | Free | Phishing Email Analysis ... Beginner | Free | Detecting Web Attacks",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "cyberdefenders-free",
    "claim": "CyberDefenders: free sign-up; its lab list mixes free labs with labs marked PREMIUM",
    "page": "/free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://cyberdefenders.org/blueteam-ctf-challenges/",
    "source_quote": "Join for Free ... PREMIUM | Threat Hunting | Easy",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "picoctf-moved",
    "claim": "picoCTF now continues as CyLab Security Academy, Carnegie Mellon University's free learning platform; old picoCTF logins (before May 8, 2026) still work",
    "page": "/, /free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://picoctf.org/",
    "source_quote": "Your cybersecurity journey at picoCTF continues at the CyLab Security Academy! CyLab Security Academy is Carnegie Mellon University's free cybersecurity learning platform ... picoCTF log in credentials created before May 8, 2026",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "bandit-beginners",
    "claim": "OverTheWire Bandit is aimed at absolute beginners (Linux command line)",
    "page": "/, /free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/",
    "source_quote": "The Bandit wargame is aimed at absolute beginners.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "netacad-intro-cyber",
    "claim": "Cisco Networking Academy 'Introduction to Cybersecurity': free, 6 hours, self-paced",
    "page": "/, /free-labs/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.netacad.com/courses/introduction-to-cybersecurity",
    "source_quote": "FREE | 6 HOURS | BEGINNER ... SELF-PACED",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "netacad-networking-basics",
    "claim": "Cisco Networking Academy 'Networking Basics': free, 22 hours, self-paced",
    "page": "/free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.netacad.com/courses/networking-basics",
    "source_quote": "FREE | 22 HOURS | BEGINNER",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "netacad-endpoint",
    "claim": "Cisco Networking Academy 'Endpoint Security': free, 27 hours",
    "page": "/free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.netacad.com/catalogs/learn",
    "source_quote": "Endpoint Security ... Duration:27 Hours. ... Price:Free.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "messer-free",
    "claim": "Professor Messer offers free training videos for A+ (220-1201/1202), Network+ (N10-009) and Security+ (SY0-701); no SY0-801 course listed yet",
    "page": "/free-labs/, /security-plus-v7-or-v8/, /which-cert-first/",
    "source_url": "https://www.professormesser.com/",
    "source_quote": "Free A+ Core 1 Videos ... Free A+ Core 2 Videos ... Free Network+ Videos ... Free CompTIA Security+ Training",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "splunk-free",
    "claim": "Splunk offers self-paced free e-learning courses, including Intro to Splunk",
    "page": "/free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.splunk.com/en_us/training/free-courses/overview.html",
    "source_quote": "self-paced, free courses ... Intro to Splunk",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "security-onion-free",
    "claim": "Security Onion is a free and open platform for threat hunting, network security monitoring and log management",
    "page": "/free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://securityonionsolutions.com/",
    "source_quote": "a free and open platform for threat hunting, network security monitoring, and log management ... Security Onion is free.",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  },
  {
    "id": "wireshark-free",
    "claim": "Wireshark is a free and open-source network protocol analyzer",
    "page": "/free-labs/",
    "source_url": "https://www.wireshark.org/",
    "source_quote": "dive deep into your network traffic - free and open source",
    "checked": "2026-11-10",
    "status": "match"
  }
]