About this Course:

CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) is the only advanced-level, hands-on cybersecurity certification designed for senior security engineers and architects who lead cybersecurity readiness, design secure architectures, and implement resilient enterprise defenses.

SecurityX is the capstone certification in the CompTIA Cybersecurity Pathway and now forms part of the CompTIA Xpert Series. This updated CAS-005 version includes performance-based questions and maps to 19 NICE Framework roles and 19 DoD Cyber Workforce roles, making it an ideal credential for defense contractors and enterprise security leaders alike.
What Is Included

Course Objectives:

This advanced certification course prepares experienced professionals to assess cyber readiness, design enterprise-wide security architectures, and implement secure solutions across hybrid environments. You’ll also gain the skills to respond to incidents, lead forensic analysis, and prove compliance against frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, GDPR, and more.

Key learning outcomes include:

• Architect secure solutions in hybrid cloud and zero trust environments

• Perform advanced threat management and digital forensics

• Lead cybersecurity readiness assessments across the enterprise

• Evaluate and meet compliance for major regulatory frameworks

• Implement cryptographic solutions and security engineering controls

Audience:

• Aspiring cybersecurity professionals seeking a foundational certification

• IT support technicians and helpdesk staff transitioning into security roles

• Network and systems administrators responsible for securing infrastructure

• Junior security analysts and SOC team members

• Anyone preparing for the CompTIA SecurityX® (CAS-005) exam

Prerequisites:

• 10+ years of general IT experience

• 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience

• Knowledge equivalent to CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+, Cloud+, and PenTest+