CompTIA SecurityX

(Formerly CASP+)

EXAM CODE CAS-005

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

CompTIA CASP+ is the industry standard.

CASP+ Name Change To SecurityX

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) will be re-branded to SecurityX with the release of the next exam version CAS-005 on December 17, 2024. The name change emphasizes the advanced, or “Xpert” level certifications in the CompTIA portfolio.

The name change from CASP+ to SecurityX will not affect the certification status of current CASP+ certification holders or the continuing education (CE) program. Those with an active CASP+ certification will automatically receive the rebranded SecurityX badge and can download a new certificate and transcript in CertMetrics. The certification will continue to:

  • Validate job tasks performed by a security professional with 10 years of IT experience and 5 years of security experience
  • Be designed around the tasks performed by senior security engineer and security architect roles
  • Be a natural progression from the job roles aligned to Security+

Beta Exam Test Takers

Thank you to all the cybersecurity professionals who sat for the beta exam for the next version of CASP+, CAS-005, rebranded as CompTIA SecurityX. The beta exam closed July 23. The rebranding will begin with the next exam version release, tentatively December 2024. Due to beta exam scoring processes, participants will not know whether they passed/earned the certification until the release date, and will be notified directly from Pearson VUE.

COMPTIA SECURITYX GIVES YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO DESIGN, IMPLEMENT, AND MANAGE ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS

Stand Out in Cybersecurity

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 is the most up to date advanced-level cybersecurity certification on the market

SecurityX covers technical skills in on premises, cloud native, and hybrid environments, governance, risk, and compliance skills, assessing an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness, and leading technical teams to implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions.

SecurityX is compliant with ISO/ANSI 17024 standards and maps to DCWF work roles used by U.S. DoD Directive 8140.03M.

Regulators and government rely on 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.

SECURITYX CERTIFIES THAT PROFESSIONALS CAN LEAD AND MANAGE RESILIENCY AGAINST THE NEXT ATTACK.

What Skills Will You Learn?

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

Organizations That Contributed to the Development of CompTIA SecurityX

AWS
Google
Fidelity
john hopkins university
BMO
ADVICE FOR A CYBER PROFESSIONAL

Unlock Your Potential!

Eduardo Gijon
Eduardo Gijon
Cybersecurity specialist

“Having CompTIA Security+ has opened up opportunities I didn’t think were possible. It’s a requirement for many organizations, especially government ones, seeing as it’s a baseline certification.”


Eduardo started out in the Marine Corp and then reenlisted with the Army National Guard where he became CompTIA Security+ certified. He now works as a cybersecurity specialist for AON Cyber Solutions.


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Vernon Clifton
Vernon Clifton
Cybersecurity analyst

“Maybe that's how we as a society become more effective, by having people that have had different experiences break into [new] fields.”


Vernon, a Chicago salesman, found satisfaction and fulfillment in a cybersecurity career despite lack of experience with the help of CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Security+.


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Vina Ta
Vina Ta
cybersecurity specialist

“I think the biggest thing that satisfies me about being part of cybersecurity, is that what you do actually makes a difference in how the company is impacted.”


Earning CompTIA Security+ helped cybersecurity specialist Vina squash imposter syndrome, deepen her knowledge of IT security and reinforce her passion for working with people.


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Scott Krager
Scott Krager
Information security analyst

"Exploring different topics and keeping an open mind, especially early on, is huge. And it will open your eyes to more and more that's out there that you probably don't know about."


Scott previously worked as a personal trainer and now works in IT with the help of CompTIA A+ and Security+.


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Eduardo Gijon
Eduardo
Vernon Clifton
Vernon
Vina Ta
Vina
Scott Krager
Scott

PROVE YOU HAVE THE SECURITY READINESS SKILLS TO ADDRESS TODAYS THREATS

Exam Details

Exam Codes CAS-004
CAS-005
Launch Date October 6, 2021 December 17, 2024
Exam Description CASP+ 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. SecurityX (formerly CASP+) 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
Maximum of 90 questions
Type of Questions Multiple-choice and performance-based Multiple-choice and performance-based
Length of Test 165 Minutes 165 Minutes
Passing Score This test has no scaled score; it’s pass/fail only.
This test has no scaled score; it’s pass/fail only.
Recommended Experience A minimum of ten years of general hands-on IT experience, with at least five years of broad hands-on security 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
TBD
Retirement  June 17, 2025 Generally three years after launch
DoD 8140 Approved Work Roles  To view approved work roles, click here. For more information on 8140, click here SecurityX (formerly CASP+) will continue to be approved for the same U.S. DoD Directive 8140.03M work roles as CASP+. To view approved work roles, click here. For more information on 8140, click here.
Testing Provider  Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE
Price $480 USD (See all pricing)

TBD



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Exam FocusCybersecurity Practitioner Skills, Architect & EngineerCybersecurity Management SkillsCybersecurity Practitioner Skills, Engineer
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Vendor NeutralYes YesYes Yes
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Renewal

Keep your certification up to date with CompTIA’s Continuing Education (CE) program. It’s designed to be a continued validation of your expertise and a tool to expand your skillset. It’s also the ace up your sleeve when you’re ready to take the next step in your career.

Get the most out of your certification
Information technology is an incredibly dynamic field, creating new opportunities and challenges every day. Participating in our Continuing Education program will enable you to stay current with new and evolving technologies, and remain a sought-after IT and security expert.

The CompTIA Continuing Education program
Your SecurityX certification is good for three years from the date of your exam. The CE program allows you to extend your certification in three-year intervals, through activities and training that relate to the content of your certification. Like SecurityX itself, SecurityX CE also carries globally-recognized ISO/ANSI accreditation status.

The name change from CASP+ to SecurityX will not affect the status of current CASP+ certification holders or the continuing education (CE) program. Moving forward, after the release of SecurityX, those with an active CASP+ certification will receive the SecurityX certification upon renewal.

It’s easy to renew
You can participate in a number of activities and training programs — including higher certifications — to renew your SecurityX certification. Collect at least 75 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in three years and upload them to your certification account. Your SecurityX will automatically renew when you do this!

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