CompTIA Certifications

CompTIA SecurityX (Formerly CASP+)

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The new CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) exam is coming soon!

The new CompTIA SecurityX is an advanced-level cybersecurity certification for security architects and senior security engineers charged with leading and improving an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness.

Differentiate Your Learners With SecurityX

SecurityX is the only hands-on, performance-based certification for advanced practitioners — not managers — at the advanced skill level of cybersecurity.
While cybersecurity managers help identify what cybersecurity policies and frameworks could be implemented, SecurityX certified professionals figure out how to implement solutions within those policies and frameworks.
Unlike other certifications, SecurityX covers both security architecture and engineering. SecurityX is the only certification on the market that qualifies technical leaders to assess cyber readiness within an enterprise, and design and implement the proper solutions to ensure the organization is ready for the next attack. SecurityX (formerly CASP+) is compliant with ISO/ANSI 17024 standard and approved by the U.S. DoD to meet Directive 8140.03M requirements.
  • Regulators and government rely on ISO/ANSI accreditation because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.
  • CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) maps to 19 NICE work roles and 19 DoD Cyber Work Force (DCWF) work roles used in the DoD 8140.03 manual

What Skills Will Your Learners Gain?

Security Architecture
Analyze security requirements in hybrid networks to work toward an enterprise-wide, zero trust security architecture with advanced secure cloud and virtualization solutions.
Security Operations
Address advanced threat management, vulnerability management, risk mitigation, incident response tactics and digital forensics analysis.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Prove an organization’s overall cybersecurity resiliency metric and compliance to regulations, such as CMMC, PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, NIST and CCPA.
Security Engineering and Cryptography
Configurations for endpoint security controls, enterprise mobility, cloud/hybrid environments, and enterprise-wide PKI and cryptographic solutions.


Jobs Learners Can Land With CompTIA SecurityX

  • Security Architect
  • Senior Security Engineer
  • SOC Manager
  • Cyber Risk Analyst
  • Chief Information Security Officer

Organizations That Recommend or Require Network+

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Google
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (APL)
  • Bank of Montreal (BMO)

Exam Details

Exam Codes CAS-004 CAS-005
Launch Date October 6, 2021 December 2024
Exam Description CompTIA SecurityX covers the technical knowledge and skills required to architect, engineer, integrate, and implement secure solutions across complex environments to support a resilient enterprise while considering the impact of governance, risk, and compliance requirements.
Number of Questions Maximum of 90 questions
Type of Questions Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of Test 165 Minutes
Passing Score This test has no scaled score; it’s pass/fail only.
Recommended Experience Minimum 10 years general hands-on IT experience, 5 years being hands-on security, with Network+, Security+, CySA+, Cloud+ and PenTest+ or equivalent knowledge.
Languages English, Japanese and Thai English for release, translations TBD
Retirement Generally 3 years after launch
Testing Provider Pearson VUE
Testing Centers
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How Does CompTIA Network+ Compare?


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ISC2 Certified Security Professional (CISSP)

GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)

ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Performance-Based Questions
 
Experience Level Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced
Exam Focus Cybersecurity Practitioner Skills, Architect & Engineer Cybersecurity Management Skills Cybersecurity Practitioner Skills, Engineer
Cybersecurity Management Skills
Vendor Neutral Yes Yes Yes Yes