CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005)

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

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Shane Sexton, CompTIA, Cybersecurity, Cisco

COURSE DIFFICULTY

Advanced

COURSE DURATION

22h 10m

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

Apply core security concepts to enterprise environments
Evaluate and implement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
Integrate threat modeling into security strategy planning
Assess legal, ethical, and privacy implications of AI technologies in cybersecurity
Analyze threats to AI systems and recommend mitigations
Design and assess resilient security architectures with zero trust principles
Implement identity and access management and hardening techniques across endpoints and infrastructure
Automate security processes and apply cryptographic techniques
Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and incident response
Prepare strategically for the CAS-005 exam using structured study methods

Network and IT professionals who wish to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities required to acquire the CompTIA SecurityX certification.

It is recommended that students have a CompTIA Security+ certification or at least a foundational knowledge of information security.

01. Security Concepts

Core Security Concepts

02. Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Governance Components
Risk Management

03. Threat Modeling and Proactive Defense

Threat Modeling Basics
Integrating Threat Modeling into Security Strategy

04. Artificial Intelligence in Security

AI, Legal, Ethical, and Privacy Implications
Threats to AI Models
AI Enabled Attacks and Risks
AI Enabled Assistants and Digital Workers

05. Security Architecture

Designing Resilient Systems
Early Lifecycle Management
Integrating Controls
Access Authentication and Authorization Systems
Cloud Capabilities
Zero Trust Concepts

06. Security Engineering

Identity and Access Management
Endpoint and Server Hardening
Network Infrastructure Security
Hardware Security Technologies
Specialized Systems
Automation
Cryptography

07. Security Operations

Monitoring and Response
Vulnerabilities and Mitigations
Threat Hunting and Intelligence
Incident Analysis and Response

08. Review and Study Tips

Exam Topic Recap
Sticking Points
Study Strategies
Exam Taking Tips

SKILLS LEARNED

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

Apply core security concepts to enterprise environments
Evaluate and implement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
Integrate threat modeling into security strategy planning
Assess legal, ethical, and privacy implications of AI technologies in cybersecurity
Analyze threats to AI systems and recommend mitigations
Design and assess resilient security architectures with zero trust principles
Implement identity and access management and hardening techniques across endpoints and infrastructure
Automate security processes and apply cryptographic techniques
Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and incident response
Prepare strategically for the CAS-005 exam using structured study methods

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Network and IT professionals who wish to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities required to acquire the CompTIA SecurityX certification.

PREREQUISITES

It is recommended that students have a CompTIA Security+ certification or at least a foundational knowledge of information security.

COURSE OUTLINE

01. Security Concepts

Core Security Concepts

02. Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Governance Components
Risk Management

03. Threat Modeling and Proactive Defense

Threat Modeling Basics
Integrating Threat Modeling into Security Strategy

04. Artificial Intelligence in Security

AI, Legal, Ethical, and Privacy Implications
Threats to AI Models
AI Enabled Attacks and Risks
AI Enabled Assistants and Digital Workers

05. Security Architecture

Designing Resilient Systems
Early Lifecycle Management
Integrating Controls
Access Authentication and Authorization Systems
Cloud Capabilities
Zero Trust Concepts

06. Security Engineering

Identity and Access Management
Endpoint and Server Hardening
Network Infrastructure Security
Hardware Security Technologies
Specialized Systems
Automation
Cryptography

07. Security Operations

Monitoring and Response
Vulnerabilities and Mitigations
Threat Hunting and Intelligence
Incident Analysis and Response

08. Review and Study Tips

Exam Topic Recap
Sticking Points
Study Strategies
Exam Taking Tips

Overview

Skills Learned

Apply core security concepts to enterprise environments

Evaluate and implement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks

Integrate threat modeling into security strategy planning

Assess legal, ethical, and privacy implications of AI technologies in cybersecurity

Analyze threats to AI systems and recommend mitigations

Design and assess resilient security architectures with zero trust principles

Implement identity and access management and hardening techniques across endpoints and infrastructure

Automate security processes and apply cryptographic techniques

Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and incident response

Prepare strategically for the CAS-005 exam using structured study methods

Skills Learned

Apply core security concepts to enterprise environments

Evaluate and implement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks

Integrate threat modeling into security strategy planning

Assess legal, ethical, and privacy implications of AI technologies in cybersecurity

Analyze threats to AI systems and recommend mitigations

Design and assess resilient security architectures with zero trust principles

Implement identity and access management and hardening techniques across endpoints and infrastructure

Automate security processes and apply cryptographic techniques

Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and incident response

Prepare strategically for the CAS-005 exam using structured study methods

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