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CompTIA SecurityX Certification Prep Course (CASP)
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...
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$3,295 USD
Duration
5 days
Course Code
2951
Available Formats
Virtual, Classroom
Overview
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 CompTIAs 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 todays 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.
This class includes the CompTIA SecurityX exam voucher
Skills Gained
- 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.
Who Can Benefit
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
Prerequisites
To be fit for this advanced course, you should have at least a foundational knowledge of information security. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) concepts and common implementations, such as authentication factors and directory services.
- Knowledge of cryptographic concepts and common implementations, such as Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) and public key infrastructure (PKI).
- Knowledge of computer networking concepts and implementations, such as the TCP/IP model and configuration of routers and switches.
- Knowledge of common security technologies used to safeguard the enterprise, such as anti-malware solutions, firewalls, and VPNs
Course Details
Lab 1: Integrate Documentation into Risk Management
Lab 2: Secure Communications and Collaboration Solutions
Lab 3: Analyze Scenarios to Secure the Enterprise
Lab 4: Implement Authentication and Authorization Technologies
Lab 5; Choose Cryptographic Techniques
Lab 6: Harden Hosts
Lab 7: Virtualize Servers and Desktops
Lab 8: Protect Boot Loaders
Lab 9: Implement Secure Storage Controls
Lab 10: Configure Controls for Network Security
Lab 11: Implement Application Security Controls
Lab 12: Select Vulnerability Assessment Tools
Lab 13: Design Systems to Facilitate Incident Response
Lab 14: Conduct Incident and Emergency Responses
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Lab 2: Secure Communications and Collaboration Solutions
Lab 3: Analyze Scenarios to Secure the Enterprise
Lab 4: Implement Authentication and Authorization Technologies
Lab 5; Choose Cryptographic Techniques
Lab 6: Harden Hosts
Lab 7: Virtualize Servers and Desktops
Lab 8: Protect Boot Loaders
Lab 9: Implement Secure Storage Controls
Lab 10: Configure Controls for Network Security
Lab 11: Implement Application Security Controls
Lab 12: Select Vulnerability Assessment Tools
Lab 13: Design Systems to Facilitate Incident Response
Lab 14: Conduct Incident and Emergency Responses
Schedule
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FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
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At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
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Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?
It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.
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We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.
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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?
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