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CompTIA SecAI+

SecAI+ is CompTIA’s new certification for the intersection of AI and cybersecurity — securing AI systems, using AI to strengthen security, and governing AI responsibly. A forward-looking credential for a fast-emerging field. Foundational security and AI knowledge helps but isn’t mandatory.

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Duration
3–6 weeks
Format
100% online
Prerequisites
None needed
Access
12 months

About this certification

What Is CompTIA SecAI+?

A new, vendor-neutral certification for the fast-emerging intersection of AI and cybersecurity.

The certification explained

CompTIA SecAI+ is a new, vendor-neutral certification (exam CY0-001) that validates the skills to work where AI and cybersecurity meet. It’s built and maintained by CompTIA, a non-profit trade association, so it proves capabilities that apply across any organisation’s systems, not just one vendor’s tools.

It covers the field end to end: securing AI systems against new kinds of attack; applying AI to cybersecurity to strengthen detection and response; and AI governance, risk and compliance so AI is used responsibly and within the rules.

SecAI+ is aimed at security professionals, IT staff and data professionals moving into AI security. There are no strict prerequisites, though foundational cyber and AI knowledge is recommended. It’s a forward-looking credential for one of the fastest-emerging areas of the industry.

New
CompTIA certification (exam CY0-001) for AI security
4
core areas, from securing AI to governance, risk and compliance
AI
+ security focus — skills for where AI and cybersecurity meet
100%
vendor-neutral — skills that apply across any organisation’s systems

Is this for me?

This Course Is for You If…

CompTIA SecAI+ suits anyone working where AI and cybersecurity meet — whether you’re securing AI, using it to defend, or governing how it’s used.

Cybersecurity Professionals

Already work in security and want to extend your skills to securing and defending AI systems.

IT Administrators

Support systems that increasingly rely on AI, and want to understand how to keep them secure.

Data & AI Professionals

Build or work with AI and machine-learning systems and want to secure and govern them properly.

Security Analysts

Want to use AI for detection and response, and to recognise the new threats AI introduces.

Compliance & Risk Staff

Responsible for governance and regulation, and need to manage the risks AI brings to the organisation.

Hands-On Learners

Learn best by doing — practise real security tasks and scenarios as you go.

Course structure & curriculum

What You’ll Learn — Module by Module

The course runs across 6 modules covering the four core areas of SecAI+, from AI concepts through to governance, risk and compliance, plus exam prep. That’s around 6 hours of video, with practice questions throughout.

Introduction to SecAI+
Why AI security matters · How the exam works · How to get the most from the course
~0.5 hr
AI Concepts for Cybersecurity
Core AI and machine-learning concepts · How AI is used in security · Key terminology
~1 hr
Securing AI Systems
Threat modelling for AI · Attacks on AI/ML (e.g. data poisoning, prompt injection) · Security controls for AI
~1.5 hrs
AI-Assisted Security
Using AI for detection and incident response · AI in security operations · Benefits and limitations
~1 hr
AI Governance, Risk & Compliance
Responsible and ethical AI · Governance frameworks · Risk and regulatory compliance
~1 hr
Exam Preparation & Practice Questions
Practice questions · Weak-area review · Exam-day readiness
~1 hr

What the course covers

Core AI & machine-learning concepts

Key AI security terminology

Threat modelling for AI

Attacks on AI/ML (data poisoning, prompt injection)

Security controls for AI

Monitoring & auditing AI systems

AI for threat detection

AI-assisted incident response

Security automation

AI in security operations

Benefits of AI-assisted defence

Limitations & pitfalls

Responsible & ethical AI

AI governance frameworks

AI risk management

Regulatory compliance

Organisational structures

Policies for AI use

What’s included

Everything You Need to Succeed

Each course includes the materials, hands-on practice, and support you need to learn the skills properly and walk into the exam ready.

12 Months Course Access

Full access to all course materials and activities for 12 months. Study on any device, online 24/7. Never lose your progress.

Expert Video Lessons

Clear, on-demand video lessons covering every objective on the CY0-001 exam — learn at your own pace and rewatch as often as you like.

Hands-On Activities & Practice Tests

Guided hands-on activities built around real AI-security scenarios, plus practice questions modelled on the CY0-001 exam, so you build real skills and walk in knowing what to expect.

Account Manager Support

A dedicated account manager to keep you on track, answer your questions, and help you arrange your exam when you’re ready.

Help when you need it →

Certificate & Digital Badge

Complete the course and you’ll receive a Career Smarter certificate of completion and a shareable digital badge for your LinkedIn and CV. The official CompTIA SecAI+ certification itself comes from passing the exam.

Shareable & verifiable →

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not the right course? If you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling, we’ll refund you — no fuss.

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In practice

CompTIA SecAI+ in the Real World

AI is now woven through the systems we defend. See the kind of work SecAI+ trains you for.

Securing AI

Protecting the AI systems an organisation now relies on

AI models bring new attack surfaces — poisoned training data, prompt injection, model theft. SecAI+ teaches you to threat-model AI systems and apply the right controls, so the AI your organisation depends on can’t be quietly turned against it.

CompTIA SecAI+ in action Spotting that a chatbot is vulnerable to prompt injection — and locking it down — before an attacker exploits it.

AI-Assisted Defence

Using AI to defend faster than attackers move

AI can sift huge volumes of alerts, flag anomalies and speed up incident response. SecAI+ teaches you to apply AI tools in security operations — and to know their limits, so you trust them appropriately.

CompTIA SecAI+ in action Letting an AI tool triage thousands of alerts so the team focuses on the handful that genuinely matter.

Governing AI

Making sure AI is used responsibly and within the rules

As organisations adopt AI, someone has to manage the risk, ethics and compliance. SecAI+ covers governance frameworks and regulation, so you can help an organisation use AI safely and stay on the right side of the rules.

CompTIA SecAI+ in action Setting the policy and guardrails that let teams adopt AI confidently — without creating compliance or reputational risk.

Exam details

About the CompTIA SecAI+ Exam

CompTIA SecAI+ is a single exam — CY0-001. It’s an optional add-on here: add your exam voucher at checkout, and we’ll help you book it through Pearson VUE when you’re ready — online with a proctor, or at a test centre.

Exam
One(CY0-001)
Format
MC + performance
Level
Professional
Focus
AI security
Mode
Online or test centre
Booking
We help arrange

What to Expect on Exam Day

The CompTIA SecAI+ exam is booked and sat through Pearson VUE. You can take it online with a remote proctor, or at a local test centre — whenever you’re ready.

Booking

When you feel ready, your account manager helps you arrange the official CY0-001 exam and book through Pearson VUE — online or at a test centre near you.

Equipment required

For online testing you need a laptop or desktop (not a mobile or tablet), a working webcam and microphone, a quiet private room, and a stable internet connection.

On the day

You’ll work through a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions that ask you to complete real tasks in a simulated environment — not just multiple choice.

Results

You’ll get your result with a report showing how you did across the exam areas. Pass and you’re CompTIA SecAI+ certified.

Rescheduling

If something comes up, you can reschedule through Pearson VUE up to 24 hours before your exam. Your account manager can help if you’re not sure how.

As SecAI+ is a brand-new certification, full exam details are confirmed by CompTIA at the point of booking.

Career Growth Path

Where This Certification Takes You

SecAI+ takes you into the fast-emerging field of AI security. See where it leads — and the certifications that take you further.

Where You Are Now

Security or IT background helpful

CompTIA SecAI+

£45k–£65k avg.

You are here

AI Security Analyst

£50k–£70k avg.

AI Security Engineer

£65k–£90k avg.

AI Security / Compliance Lead

£85k–£120k avg.

AI security is one of the fastest-emerging fields in cybersecurity
SecAI+ validates the skills to secure and govern AI systems

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Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One course, no hidden extras. Add your official CY0-001 exam at checkout when you’re ready.

Course only — right for you if…

You already have a solid security and AI grounding and just want the focused SecAI+ course to get you exam-ready.

Course + Security+ foundation — right for you if…

You want to build the cornerstone security knowledge that underpins AI security. Add the CompTIA Security+ course at checkout for just £100.

CompTIA SecAI+ — Sale Price

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Everything you need to prepare for the CY0-001 exam. Add your official exam voucher at checkout when you’re ready.

12 Months Course Access
Study anytime, on any device, 24/7
Expert Video Lessons
Covering every CY0-001 objective
Hands-On Activities & Practice Questions
Built around real AI-security scenarios
Account Manager Support
Helps you arrange the official CY0-001 exam
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
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Certificate & Digital Badge
On course completion — shareable & verifiable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

What is CompTIA SecAI+ and who is it for?

SecAI+ (exam CY0-001) is CompTIA's new, vendor-neutral certification for the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. It validates skills in securing AI systems, using AI to strengthen security, and governing AI responsibly. It's aimed at security professionals, IT staff and data professionals moving into AI security.

How long does the course take?

The course is around 6 hours of video, so most learners complete it in 3–6 weeks alongside other commitments. There's no time limit: you have 12 months' access, so you can study at whatever pace suits you.

How do I take the exam?

The official CY0-001 exam is an optional add-on — choose Include Exam at checkout to add your voucher, or buy the course now and add it later. You book and sit it through Pearson VUE, online with a proctor or at a test centre.

Do I need experience first?

There are no strict prerequisites. Foundational security and AI knowledge helps you get the most from the course, but it isn't required — the course introduces the AI concepts you need as it goes.

Is AI security a real career?

Yes — and it's growing fast. As organisations adopt AI, they need people who can secure it, defend with it, and govern it responsibly. AI security is one of the fastest-emerging fields in cybersecurity, and SecAI+ is built to validate exactly those skills.

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At checkout you can choose flexible finance options to spread the cost. You'll gain immediate full access to all course materials and activities as soon as your first payment is confirmed.

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