- Overview
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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.
Course overview
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.
The Learner must take the CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) certification test on day five of the Part 2 End Game.
Course Syllabus
Module 1.0 Governance, Risk, and Compliance
1.1 Given a set of organizational security requirements, implement the appropriate governance components.
1.2 Given a set of organizational security requirements, perform risk management activities.
1.3 Explain how compliance affects information security strategies.
1.4 Given a scenario, perform threat-modeling activities.
1.5 Summarize the information security challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
Module 2.0 Security Architecture
2.1 Given a scenario, analyze requirements to design resilient systems.
2.2 Given a scenario, implement security in the early stages of the systems life cycle and throughout subsequent stages.
2.3 Given a scenario, integrate appropriate controls in the design of a secure architecture.
2.4 Given a scenario, apply security concepts to the design of access, authentication, and authorization systems.
2.5 Given a scenario, securely implement cloud capabilities in an enterprise environment.
2.6 Given a scenario, integrate Zero Trust concepts into system architecture design.
Module 3.0 Security Engineering
3.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with identity and access management (IAM) components in an enterprise environment.
3.2 Given a scenario, analyze requirements to enhance the security of endpoints and servers.
3.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot complex network infrastructure security issues.
3.4 Given a scenario, implement hardware security technologies and techniques.
3.5 Given a set of requirements, secure specialized and legacy systems against threats.
3.6 Given a scenario, use automation to secure the enterprise.
3.7 Explain the importance of advanced cryptographic concepts.
3.8 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate cryptographic use case and/or technique.
Module 4.0 Security Operations
4.1 Given a scenario, analyze data to enable monitoring and response activities
4.2 Given a scenario, analyze vulnerabilities and attacks, and recommend solutions to reduce the attack surface.
4.3 Given a scenario, apply threat-hunting and threat intelligence concepts.
4.4 Given a scenario, analyze data and artifacts in support of incident response activities.
Course duration: 10 days (Blitz – Part 1 and End Game – Part 2).
Certification exam:
The Exam will test your skills in:
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.
The Exam Format: A Maximum of 90 Multiple choice and performance-based
The Exam Delivery:
Pearson VUE
– Testing Centers
– Online Testing
The Exam Passing score: This test has no scaled score; it’s pass/fail only.
Exam duration: 165 Minutes exam
More information regarding the certification exam available at https://www.comptia.org/certifications/securityx