Overview

This course prepares advanced security professionals to pass the CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) certification exam, the replacement for the CompTIA CASP+ certification. It focuses on enterprise-level security skills, emphasizing proactive defense strategies, security architecture, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. The course covers eight comprehensive domains, including security concepts, governance, threat modeling, AI in security, architecture, engineering, operations, and exam preparation. It equips students to identify, evaluate, and mitigate complex cybersecurity risks while aligning with organizational goals and compliance standards.

The SecurityX maps to DCWF work roles used by U.S. DoD Directive 8140.03M

Exam: CAS-005

Modules

1. Security Concepts

1.1 Core Security Concepts46 min

2. Governance, Risk, and Compliance

2.1 Governance Components1h 3m

2.2 Risk Management47 min

3. Threat Modeling and Proactive Defense

3.1 Threat Modeling Basics1h 19m

3.2 Integrating Threat Modeling into Security Strategy43 min

4. Artificial Intelligence in Security

4.1 AI, Legal, Ethical, and Privacy Implications30 min

4.2 Threats to AI Models19 min

4.3 AI Enabled Attacks and Risks34 min

4.4 AI Enabled Assistants and Digital Workers15 min

5. Security Architecture

5.1 Designing Resilient Systems1h 27m

5.2 Early Lifecycle Management31 min

5.3 Integrating Controls1h 7m

5.4 Access Authentication and Authorization Systems1h 33m

5.5 Cloud Capabilities1h

5.6 Zero Trust Concepts25 min

6. Security Engineering

6.1 Identity and Access Management53 min

6.2 Endpoint and Server Hardening47 min

6.3 Network Infrastructure Security1h 19m

6.4 Hardware Security Technologies21 min

6.5 Specialized Systems26 min

6.6 Automation44 min

6.7 Cryptography50 min

7. Security Operations

7.1 Monitoring and Response59 min

7.2 Vulnerabilities and Mitigations1h 7m

7.3 Threat Hunting and Intelligence54 min

7.4 Incident Analysis and Response48 min

8. Review and Study Tips

8.1 Exam Topic Recap16 min

8.2 Sticking Points14 min

8.3 Study Strategies6 min

8.4 Exam Taking Tips7 min