CompTIA SecurityX Certification
CompTIA SecurityX is an advanced cybersecurity certification for experienced security architects and senior security engineers. The certification validates the ability to design, build, integrate, and implement secure solutions across complex enterprise environments. It also covers the governance, risk, compliance, threat modeling, and security operations decisions needed to support a resilient organization.
The current exam is CompTIA SecurityX V5, code CAS-005. It is the current successor to the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) exam path. SecurityX focuses on practical judgment across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and enterprise environments.
CompTIA SecurityX training can help you organize preparation around the official objectives. A structured program connects architecture, engineering, identity and access management, cryptography, automation, threat hunting, incident response, and governance.
NYTCC provides training and exam-preparation support. NYTCC does not issue the certification; CompTIA controls the exam, scoring, policies, and credential requirements.
Why Choose CompTIA SecurityX Certification Training?
SecurityX is designed for professionals who already understand IT and cybersecurity and need to make higher-level security decisions.
With focused CompTIA SecurityX certification training, you can:
- Review the four official exam domains and their weightings.
- Design secure and resilient architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
- Strengthen identity, access, endpoint, network, data, and cryptography knowledge.
- Study automation, monitoring, threat intelligence, incident response, and forensics.
- Connect governance, risk, compliance, and threat modeling to technical decisions.
- Prepare for multiple-choice and performance-based questions through focused practice.
Base preparation on the current CompTIA objectives rather than older CASP+ or CAS-004 material.
Course Structure
Everything you need to know about the curriculum and outcomes.
Why Choose Us?
NYTCC offers structured CompTIA SecurityX training for professionals who want clear explanations, organized study, and focused exam preparation. The program can be adapted to your current experience, schedule, and learning goals.
Preparation should not stop at memorizing terms. A useful study plan can begin with a baseline review, map your experience to the objectives, and assign extra time to security engineering and architecture. It can then use knowledge checks, scenario discussions, and timed practice to improve decision-making. Reviewing why an answer is correct is as important as recording the answer itself. Learners should also practice explaining security recommendations in business language because senior roles often require communication with technical teams, managers, auditors, and other stakeholders. This makes the training relevant to both the exam and workplace responsibilities. It also supports clearer communication during technical interviews and career discussions.
Our approach focuses on:
- Instructor-led explanations aligned with CAS-005.
- Practical examples based on enterprise security situations.
- Guided review of architecture, engineering, operations, and GRC.
- Practice questions and mock assessments to identify knowledge gaps.
- Exam planning, revision support, and flexible online learning.
Confirm the delivery format, schedule, materials, lab access, voucher options, and retake terms before enrollment. Training and exam fees are separate unless a bundle says otherwise.
CompTIA SecurityX Certification Exam Format
| Exam Code | CAS-005 |
| Exam Version | V5 |
| No. of Question | 90 |
| Types of Questions | Multiple-choice and performance-based questions |
| Duration | Maximum of 165 minutes |
| Passing Score | Not Disclosed |
CompTIA SecurityX Certification Examination Cost
The cost for the CompTIA SecurityX examination is expected to be around $544 USD for first-time test takers, similar to other CompTIA certification exams.
Domains of CompTIA SecurityX Certification
Knowledge weightage as per official certification standards.
| Domains | weight |
| Governance, risk, and compliance | 20% |
| Security architecture | 27% |
| Security engineering | 31% |
| Security operations | 22% |
Career Post CompTIA SecurityX Certification
CompTIA SecurityX can support professionals who want to demonstrate advanced enterprise cybersecurity knowledge. Potential directions include security architect, senior security engineer, cybersecurity consultant, security control assessor, systems requirements planner, and security research specialist.
It may be useful when your role involves designing controls, reviewing architecture, managing risk, cloud security, secure engineering, threat intelligence, or incident response.
Certification alone does not guarantee a job, promotion, or salary increase. Employers also consider experience, communication, leadership, education, and role requirements.
Average Salary
The salary data for SecurityX is not readily available; similar certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, report average salaries around $150,272 annually, with potential earnings ranging from $50,000 to over $100,000 depending on experience and job role.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CompTIA SecurityX?
CompTIA SecurityX is an advanced cybersecurity certification for security architects and senior security engineers. It validates skills in secure architecture, security engineering, security operations, governance, risk, compliance, and threat modeling.
Does SecurityX replace CASP+?
SecurityX is the current successor to the CASP+ exam path and uses the CAS-005 exam code. Existing CASP+ holders should check CompTIA’s current certification status, renewal, and transition information rather than assuming that every credential changes automatically.
What is the passing score for SecurityX?
CompTIA lists SecurityX as pass/fail only and does not publish a scaled passing score for CAS-005.
Are there formal prerequisites for SecurityX?
CompTIA lists recommended experience rather than relying only on a beginner-level prerequisite. The recommended background is at least 10 years of general hands-on IT experience, including 5 years of broad hands-on security experience, plus Network+, Security+, CySA+, Cloud+, PenTest+, or equivalent knowledge. Confirm current registration policies with CompTIA.
What domains are covered by the CAS-005 exam?
The four domains are Governance, Risk, and Compliance; Security Architecture; Security Engineering; and Security Operations. Their weights are 20%, 27%, 31%, and 22%, respectively.
How much does the SecurityX exam cost?
CompTIA pricing may vary by region, taxes, promotions, and product bundle. Check CompTIA’s official purchase page for the current exam voucher price. Contact NYTCC for training and voucher guidance, and remember that training and exam fees may be separate.
Does NYTCC issue the SecurityX certification?
No. NYTCC provides training and exam preparation. CompTIA administers the CAS-005 exam and awards the SecurityX certification to candidates who meet the certification requirements and pass the exam.
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