Course Overview
Cybersecurity leaders aren't just defenders—they're strategists. The global cybersecurity workforce gap reached 4 million professionals in 2023, highlighting urgent demand for experts who can secure and lead at the enterprise level.
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.
Who should attend
- Security Architect
- Senior Security Engineer
Certifications
This course is part of the following Certifications:
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- 10+ years of general IT experience
- 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- Knowledge equivalent to CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+, Cloud+, and PenTest+
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
Outline: CompTIA SecurityX (Formerly CASP+) (SECURITYX)
Pre-Assessment
- Baseline skills evaluation
- Familiarity with CAS-005 domains
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Prove cyber resiliency metrics
- Map controls to regulations (e.g., CMMC, NIST, GDPR)
- Risk mitigation strategies
Security Architecture
- Design hybrid and cloud-secure architectures
- Integrate Zero Trust security models
- Advanced virtualization and mobility controls
Security Engineering and Cryptography
- Implement enterprise-wide PKI
- Configure endpoint, mobile, and cloud security
- Apply secure protocols and encryption
Security Operations and Incident Response
- Vulnerability management and threat hunting
- Lead digital forensic investigations
- Coordinate response and remediation
CAS-005 Exam Preparation and Practice Materials
- Practice questions and timed drills
- Performance-based scenario exercises
- Final readiness assessment