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CompTIA SecurityX

SecurityX (formerly CASP+) is CompTIA’s most advanced security certification — for experienced professionals who design, engineer and lead enterprise security. It validates senior-level skills across governance, architecture, engineering and operations. This is NOT an entry-level course.

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Duration
4–8 weeks
Format
100% online
Prerequisites
Experience advised
Access
12 months

About this certification

What Is CompTIA SecurityX?

CompTIA’s advanced, expert-level, vendor-neutral security certification for senior architects and engineers.

The certification explained

CompTIA SecurityX is CompTIA’s advanced, expert-level, vendor-neutral security certification (CAS-005, the evolution of CASP+). It’s built for senior security architects and engineers — the people who design, build and lead security across complex enterprise environments.

It covers the full senior-level remit: governance, risk and compliance; security architecture; security engineering; and security operations — applied across large, complex organisations rather than single systems.

This is built for experienced professionals. CompTIA suggests around ten years in IT, including at least five in security, before attempting it — it is not a certification for beginners.

1
exam to pass — the current CAS-005
4
core domains, from governance and architecture to operations
Expert
level — the most advanced security certification CompTIA offers
100%
vendor-neutral — skills that apply across any organisation’s systems

Is this for me?

This Course Is for You If…

CompTIA SecurityX is built for experienced security professionals ready to validate senior-level skills — not for beginners new to the field.

Security Architects

Design secure enterprise environments and want an expert-level credential to prove it.

Senior Security Engineers

Build and harden controls across complex systems and want to validate that depth.

Experienced Security Analysts

Have several years in security operations and are ready to step up to senior, strategic work.

Security Leads & Managers

Lead security programmes and need a credential that reflects governance and oversight.

CySA+ / PenTest+ Holders

Already hold an intermediate CompTIA security cert and several years’ experience, and want to level up.

Hands-On Learners

Experienced pros who learn best by working through realistic enterprise security scenarios.

Course structure & curriculum

What You’ll Learn — Module by Module

The course runs across 6 modules covering all four exam domains, from governance and architecture through to security operations, plus exam prep — around 15 hours of video, aimed at experienced security professionals.

Introduction to SecurityX
Who the certification is for · How the exam works · How to get the most from the course
~1 hr
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Security program management · Governance frameworks · Risk assessment · Threat actors · AI security challenges
~4 hrs
Security Architecture
Resilient and secure design · PKI · Cloud security capabilities · Zero-trust integration
~4 hrs
Security Engineering
Access control · Secrets management · Endpoint security · Cryptography · Automation
~3 hrs
Security Operations
SIEM and monitoring · Threat hunting · Malware analysis · Threat intelligence
~2 hrs
Exam Preparation & Practice Questions
Practice questions · Weak-area review · Exam-day readiness
~1 hr

What the course covers

Security program management

Governance frameworks

Risk assessment & AI security

Resilient & secure design

PKI & cloud security capabilities

Zero-trust integration

Access control

Secrets management

Endpoint security

Cryptography

Automation

Enterprise-scale controls

SIEM & monitoring

Threat hunting

Malware analysis

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Detection at enterprise scale

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 labs 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 CAS-005 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 enterprise scenarios, plus practice questions modelled on the real CAS-005 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 SecurityX 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.

Risk-free enrolment →

In practice

CompTIA SecurityX in the Real World

Senior security work is about the whole enterprise. See the kind of work SecurityX validates.

Architecting Security

Designing security across the whole enterprise

Resilient, zero-trust architecture across on-premises and cloud, with PKI and data protection built in from the start. SecurityX validates that you can design secure systems at enterprise scale, not just configure one.

CompTIA SecurityX in action A migration to multi-cloud is designed secure-by-default, with identity, segmentation and key management mapped out before a single workload moves.

Engineering Controls

Building controls that hold up under pressure

Access control, secrets management, endpoint hardening, cryptography and automation — engineered to work consistently across thousands of systems. SecurityX proves you can build and maintain controls at scale.

CompTIA SecurityX in action Secrets are pulled out of code and into a managed vault, with automated rotation rolled out across every service.

Leading Operations

Running security operations and governance

SIEM, threat hunting, malware analysis and threat intelligence — tied back to governance, risk and compliance. SecurityX validates that you can lead operations and steer the wider security programme.

CompTIA SecurityX in action Threat-intelligence feeds drive proactive hunts, and findings feed straight back into risk assessments and board-level reporting.

Exam details

About the CompTIA SecurityX Exam

CompTIA SecurityX is a single exam — the current CAS-005. It’s an optional add-on here: add your exam voucher at checkout, and we’ll provide it so you can book through Pearson VUE — online with a proctor, or at a test centre — when you’re ready.

Exam
One(CAS-005)
Format
MC + performance
Questions
Up to 90
Duration
165 minutes
Result
Pass / fail
Booking
We help arrange

What to Expect on Exam Day

The CompTIA SecurityX 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 add the exams and feel ready, your account manager helps you redeem your voucher 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 have 165 minutes and up to 90 questions, including performance-based questions that ask you to complete real tasks in a simulated environment — not just multiple choice.

Results

The CAS-005 exam is graded pass or fail, with a report showing how you did in each area. Pass and you’re CompTIA SecurityX 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.

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Career Growth Path

Where This Certification Takes You

SecurityX validates the skills for senior security architect and engineer roles. See where it leads — and the certifications that broaden your expertise further.

Where You Are Now

Security+/CySA+ and experience

CompTIA SecurityX

£60k–£85k avg.

You are here

Security Architect

£70k–£95k avg.

Lead Security Engineer / Consultant

£80k–£110k avg.

Head of Security / CISO

£100k–£140k avg.

SecurityX is CompTIA’s most advanced security certification
It validates the skills for senior security architect and engineer roles

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Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One course, no hidden extras. Add your exam voucher at checkout when you’re ready.

Course only — right for you if…

You want to study first and buy your exam voucher later, or you already have a way to fund the exam (for example through an employer).

Course & exam — right for you if…

You want everything sorted in one go. Choose the Include Exam option below to add your official CAS-005 voucher at a discount on buying it separately.

CompTIA SecurityX — Sale Price

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Everything you need to prepare for the CAS-005 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 exam objective
Practice Exams & Test Prep
Modelled on the real exam
Official Exam
Optional — add your voucher at checkout
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
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Certificate & Digital Badge
On course completion — shareable & verifiable

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

What is CompTIA SecurityX?

CompTIA SecurityX is an advanced cybersecurity certification for experienced professionals, validating skills in designing and managing secure enterprise systems while aligning security with business and compliance goals.

Is CompTIA SecurityX worth it?

Yes, CompTIA SecurityX is highly worthwhile for experienced cybersecurity professionals aiming to move into senior or strategic roles. It validates advanced skills in security architecture, enterprise risk management, and compliance, making you more competitive for high-demand, high-paying positions. As global demand for skilled security leaders continues to grow, this certification can significantly boost your career progression and credibility.

Who needs CompTIA SecurityX?

CompTIA SecurityX is ideal for experienced cybersecurity professionals such as security architects, senior security engineers, and consultants who design and lead secure enterprise solutions. It’s also suited for IT leaders aiming to advance into strategic, compliance-driven security roles.

What is the difference between CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA SecurityX?

CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level certification focused on foundational cybersecurity skills, while CompTIA SecurityX is an advanced certification designed for experienced professionals who lead and architect secure enterprise solutions.

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