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CFRCertNexus CyberSec First Responder
CertNexus CyberSec First Responder
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› Cost
Exam fee
CFR$250
Exam fee
$250
Annual maintenance fee
CFR—
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
CFR$250
3-year cost of ownership
$250
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Retake policy
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Study time
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Validity
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Median
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Median
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Premium %
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
CFR7.0
Schema quality
7.0
Practice evidence
CFR6.5
Practice evidence
6.5
Maintenance
CFR7.5
Maintenance
7.5
Market recognition
CFR6.5
Market recognition
6.5
Average
CFR6.9
Average
6.9
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
CFRGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
CFR—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A10Security Operations
CFR● core
A10Security Operations
● core
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