CompTIA SecurityX Certification Prep Course [GK2951]

OVERVIEW

Learn advanced security administration tools and techniques while preparing for the CompTIA SecurityX exam (CAS-005) in this hands-on course.

The CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) Certification Prep Course is designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals ready to take their expertise to the next level. As the newly rebranded successor to CASP+, SecurityX is part of CompTIA’s Xpert series and focuses on the skills required of senior security engineers and architects who lead enterprise-level cybersecurity initiatives. This course equips learners with the advanced knowledge needed to design and implement secure solutions across complex environments, preparing them to meet today’s evolving threat landscape head-on .

Throughout the course, students will engage with real-world scenarios and hands-on labs that mirror the challenges faced by professionals in high-stakes cybersecurity roles. Topics include digital security architecture, enterprise risk management, governance, and advanced threat mitigation strategies. Whether you're aiming to validate your skills or step into a leadership role in cybersecurity, this course offers the depth and rigor needed to succeed on the SecurityX (CAS-005) exam and beyond.

OBJECTIVES

• Design, implement, and integrate secure solutions across complex environments to support a resilient enterprise in security architecture and engineering.
• Use automation, monitoring, detection, and incident response to proactively support ongoing security operations.
• Apply security practices to cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments to ensure enterprise-wide protection.
• Utilize cryptographic technologies and techniques while evaluating the impact of emerging trends, such as artificial intelligence, on information security.
• Implement governance, compliance, risk management, and threat modeling strategies across the enterprise.
• Validate advanced, hands-on skills in security architecture and senior security engineering within live environments.

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for IT professionals in the cybersecurity industry whose primary job responsibility is to secure complex enterprise environments. The target student should have real-world experience with the technical administration of these enterprise environments.

This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA® SecurityX certification and who want to prepare for Exam CAS-005. Students seeking SecurityX certification should have at least 10 years of experience in IT management, with at least 5 years of hands-on technical security experience.

CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction

• Preassessment

Module 2: Summarizing Governance Risk and Compliance

• Implement Appropriate Governance Components
• Explain Legal Compliance
• Apply Risk Management Strategies

Module 3: Implementing Architecture and Design

• Apply Software Development
• Integrate Software Architecture
• Support Operational Resilience
• Implement Cloud Infrastructure
• Integrate Zero Trust Concepts
• Troubleshoot using AAA and IAM

Module 4: Understanding Security Engineering

• Enhance Endpoint Security
• Configure Network Infrastructure
• Initiate Security Automation
• Apply Cryptography Concepts

Module 5: Applying Security Operations and Incident Response

• Perform Threat Modeling
• Examine Security Monitoring
• Analyze Known Attack Methods and Associated Mitigations
• Apply Threat Hunting Tools and Technologies
• Evaluate Incident Analysis and Response