CompTIA CASP+

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-005 is the highest-level CompTIA security certification and is designed for security architects, senior engineers, and technical leads who implement enterprise security solutions. Unlike CISSP, CASP+ is a practitioner-level credential focusing on hands-on technical skills rather than management — making it ideal for professionals who want to remain technical while advancing their careers. CASP+ is DoD 8570/8140 approved for IAT Level III and IAM Level II roles.

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What is CompTIA CASP+?

Who Should Take This Course?

Senior security engineers and architects
Cybersecurity technical leads and senior analysts
Security operations managers with a technical focus
Professionals with CISSP seeking a practitioner-level credential
DoD and government security personnel (IAT Level III)
Enterprise architects designing secure complex environments

What You Will Learn in the CAS-005 Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Security Architecture

Design and implement enterprise-level security architectures.

Zero Trust Architecture design and implementation
Secure by Design principles for enterprise environments
Cloud-native and hybrid architecture security patterns
Micro-segmentation and software-defined perimeter (SDP)

Security Operations

Lead advanced security operations and threat response.

Advanced threat hunting and detection engineering
Security automation with SOAR platforms
Adversary emulation and purple team exercises
Threat modelling: STRIDE, PASTA, DREAD frameworks

Cryptography and PKI

Implement advanced cryptographic solutions.

Advanced cryptographic algorithms: ECC, post-quantum cryptography
PKI design: CA hierarchy, certificate lifecycle management
Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and secure key storage
Digital signatures, code signing, and blockchain concepts

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Lead enterprise risk management and compliance programmes.

Enterprise risk management frameworks: NIST RMF, ISO 31000
Security policy development and programme management
Third-party risk management and supply chain security
GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP compliance requirements

Security Engineering and Cryptography

Engineer and integrate complex security solutions.

Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) integration
API security, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC implementation
ICS/SCADA and OT/IoT security engineering
Embedded systems and firmware security analysis

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ strongly recommended
10+ years of IT administration experience including 5 years of broad hands-on security experience
Familiarity with enterprise architecture concepts

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the CAS-005 certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
Exam Code	CAS-005
Exam Type	Multiple Choice and Performance-Based Questions (PBQs)
Total Questions	Maximum 90 questions
Passing Score	Pass/Fail (no numeric score reported)
Exam Duration	165 minutes
Language	English
Exam Provider	Pearson VUE (in-person or online proctored)
Exam Focus	Security architecture, operations, engineering, cryptography, and governance
Exam Registration	CompTIA Store or Pearson VUE
Retake Policy	No waiting period for 1st retake; 14 days for subsequent retakes
Certification Validity	3 years (75 CEUs required for renewal)