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Overview

CompTIA SecurityX serves as the capstone certification in the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway, intended to be the final certification for those seeking to prove their mastery of advanced cybersecurity skills.

Targeted at professionals with 5 to 10 years of experience, SecurityX represents the pinnacle of cybersecurity certifications. It is specifically designed for senior security engineers and security architects tasked with leading and improving an enterprise's cybersecurity readiness.
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What You'll Learn

Build skills with CompTIA learning and validate them with SecurityX certification.

  • Design, implement, and integrate secure solutions across complex environments to support a resilient enterprise in security architecture and engineering.
  • Use automation, monitoring, detection, and incident response to proactively support ongoing security operations.
  • Apply security practices to cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments to ensure enterprise-wide protection.
  • Utilize cryptographic technologies and techniques while evaluating the impact of emerging trends, such as artificial intelligence, on information security.
  • Implement governance, compliance, risk management, and threat modeling strategies across the enterprise.
  • Validate advanced, hands-on skills in security architecture and senior security engineering within live environments.

Who Should Attend

Target audience:

Minimum 10 years general hands-on IT experience, 5 years being hands-on security. It is recommended that candidates for SecurityX have undergone the following or have equivalent knowledge:

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • CompTIA Cloud+
  • CompTIA PenTest+

 
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Prerequisites

This CompTIA certification course is designed for IT professionals in the cybersecurity industry whose primary job responsibility is to secure complex enterprise environments. The target student should have real-world experience with the technical administration of these enterprise environments.

Learning Journey

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Module 1: Pre-Assessment
Module 2: Summarizing Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Module 3: Implementing Architecture & Design
Module 4: Understanding Security Engineering
Module 5: Applying Security Operations & Incident Response
Module 6: CompTIA SecurityX CAS-005 Practice Materials
Module 7: Practice Exam Module

CompTIA SecurityX is an advanced cybersecurity certification for security architects and senior security engineers.

  • Exam version: V5
  • Exam series code: CAS-005
  • Launch date: December 17, 2024
  • Number of questions: maximum of 90, a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions
  • Retirement: usually three years after launch (estimated 2027)
  • Duration: maximum of 165 minutes
  • Passing score: pass/fail only; no scaled score
  • Languages: English, with other languages to be determined
  • Recommended experience: minimum of 10 years of general hands-on IT experience, including 5 years of hands-on security, with Network+, Security+, CySA+, Cloud+, and PenTest+ or equivalent knowledge
  • NICE and DoD 8140 work roles: security architect, systems requirements planner, security control assessor, research and development specialist, and more

SecurityX (V5) exam objectives summary

  • Governance, risk, and compliance (20%)
  • Security architecture (27%)
  • Security engineering (31%)
  • Security operations (22%)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why get CompTIA certified?

    CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral, globally recognized credentials that validate your IT skills and knowledge.

    They demonstrate your expertise in various IT areas, such as networking, security, and cloud computing, making you a valuable asset to any organization.

    CompTIA certifications can open doors to new career opportunities, increase your earning potential, and provide a solid foundation for further specialization in the IT industry.

  • What to expect for the examination?

    CompTIA certification exams are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in specific IT domains.

    Exams typically consist of multiple-choice questions, performance-based questions (simulations), or a combination of both. The format and content of the exam will vary depending on the certification you choose.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by CompTIA from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • How long is CompTIA certification valid for?

    Most CompTIA certifications are valid for three years from the date of passing the exam. To maintain your certification, you will need to renew it before it expires.

    There are several renewal options available, such as passing a higher-level exam, completing continuing education activities, or earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by CompTIA from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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    - Your Bridge To Success: We provide up-to-date course materials, helpful exam guides, and dedicated support to validate your expertise and elevate your career.

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