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CompTIA CASP+ / SecurityX (CAS-005)

CASP+ (now rebranded SecurityX) is CompTIA's advanced practitioner certification for senior security engineers and architects. It's hands-on and scenario-heavy, covering enterprise security architecture, governance, and integration of advanced controls.

// exam format
90 questions · multiple choice + performance-based · 165 minutes · pass / fail
// cost
≈ £400
// prerequisites
  • Security+ or CySA+ recommended
  • 10 years IT experience with 5 in security recommended
## Who it's for\n\nCASP+ is aimed at senior security engineers, architects, and technical leads with 5–10 years of experience. It's one of the few advanced certifications that stays hands-on rather than pivoting to pure management content.\n\n## What it covers\n\n- Security architecture and engineering at scale\n- Governance, risk, and compliance integration\n- Advanced cryptography and identity\n- Security operations, incident response, and threat management\n\n## How CyberActive AI helps\n\nPair the **Security Architect** and **Cloud Security Engineer** career paths with **Voice Interviews** to rehearse the senior-level trade-off questions. The Security Architecture interview set covers the design questions hiring panels combine with CASP+ on a CV.

Frequently asked questions

Is CASP+ the same as SecurityX?

Yes — CompTIA rebranded CASP+ to SecurityX with the CAS-005 release. The content, exam style, and recognition remain the same.

CASP+ vs CISSP?

CISSP is broader and management-leaning; CASP+ stays hands-on and is favoured by employers wanting senior engineers, not senior managers.

Is it DoD 8570 approved?

Yes — CASP+ is approved at IAT III, IAM II, and IASAE I/II levels.

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