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CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005)

This five-day instructor-led course prepares advanced cybersecurity professionals to design, engineer, integrate, and manage secure enterprise environments.

Duration · 5 daysVirtual + In-PersonInstructor-Led

$2,950

Course Description

This five-day instructor-led course prepares advanced cybersecurity professionals to design, engineer, integrate, and manage secure enterprise environments. Students develop the knowledge and skills required to assess organizational security posture, implement advanced security architectures, manage cyber risk, respond to complex threats, and support enterprise resilience initiatives. The course aligns with the CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) exam objectives and emphasizes hands-on, performance-based learning focused on real-world cybersecurity leadership and technical decision-making.

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Audience Profile

This course is intended for:

  • Senior Security Engineers
  • Security Architects
  • Cybersecurity Consultants
  • SOC Managers and Analysts
  • Information Assurance Professionals
  • Cybersecurity Managers
  • Security Operations Leaders
  • Enterprise Security Practitioners

Prerequisites

Before enrolling, you should have:

  • CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or equivalent knowledge
  • Five or more years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
  • Experience with enterprise networking, cloud computing, and security operations
  • Familiarity with risk management and security frameworks

— What You'll Learn —

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

  • 1Design and implement enterprise security architectures.
  • 2Apply Zero Trust and defense-in-depth security principles.
  • 3Secure cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
  • 4Manage enterprise cybersecurity risk and compliance requirements.
  • 5Lead advanced security operations and threat management activities.
  • 6Develop cyber resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • 7Communicate cybersecurity risks and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • 8Prepare for and confidently attempt the CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) certification exam.

— Day-by-Day —

Course Outline

Day 1: Enterprise Security Architecture and Governance

Module 1

SecurityX Overview

  • SecurityX certification objectives and exam structure
  • Advanced cybersecurity roles and responsibilities
  • Enterprise security challenges and trends
  • Security architecture principles

Module 2

Enterprise Security Governance

  • Security governance frameworks
  • Policies, standards, and procedures
  • Regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Security program management
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Module 3

Security Architecture Design

  • Enterprise security architecture models
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Defense-in-depth strategies
  • Security controls and trust boundaries
  • Secure network design principles
  • Security architecture documentation

Module 4

Identity and Access Security

  • Identity governance
  • Authentication and authorization models
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Federation and Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Identity lifecycle management

Day 2: Security Engineering and Advanced Technologies

Module 5

Secure Infrastructure Engineering

  • Secure network engineering
  • Segmentation and micro-segmentation
  • Secure routing and switching concepts
  • Software-Defined Networking (SDN) security
  • Infrastructure hardening

Module 6

Cloud and Hybrid Security

  • Cloud security architectures
  • Shared responsibility models
  • Multi-cloud security considerations
  • Hybrid environment security controls
  • Cloud-native security technologies

Module 7

Application and Platform Security

  • Secure software development practices
  • DevSecOps principles
  • API security
  • Container security
  • Kubernetes security concepts
  • Platform security management

Module 8

Cryptographic Solutions

  • Advanced cryptography concepts
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Certificate management
  • Encryption deployment strategies
  • Quantum-resistant cryptography considerations

Day 3: Risk Management and Security Operations

Module 9

Enterprise Risk Management

  • Risk identification and analysis
  • Quantitative and qualitative risk assessments
  • Business impact analysis
  • Risk treatment strategies
  • Third-party and supply chain risk

Module 10

Security Operations Management

  • Security Operations Center (SOC) functions
  • Security monitoring strategies
  • SIEM and XDR platforms
  • Threat intelligence integration
  • Security metrics and KPIs

Module 11

Vulnerability and Exposure Management

  • Vulnerability management lifecycle
  • Exposure assessment methodologies
  • Threat-informed defense
  • Attack surface management
  • Continuous monitoring programs

Module 12

Security Automation

  • Security orchestration and automation
  • SOAR platforms
  • Automated response workflows
  • AI-assisted security operations
  • Security process optimization

Day 4: Incident Response, Resilience, and Recovery

Module 13

Advanced Incident Response

  • Incident response frameworks
  • Enterprise incident handling
  • Threat hunting methodologies
  • Advanced malware analysis concepts
  • Digital forensics processes

Module 14

Cyber Resilience

  • Resilience planning
  • High availability architectures
  • Business continuity planning
  • Disaster recovery strategies
  • Operational resilience frameworks

Module 15

Crisis and Recovery Management

  • Executive-level incident communications
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Regulatory reporting requirements
  • Recovery validation
  • Lessons learned processes

Module 16

Emerging Threats and Advanced Adversaries

  • Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
  • Nation-state threat actors
  • Ransomware operations
  • Supply chain attacks
  • Emerging cybersecurity risks

Day 5: Security Leadership, Integration, and Exam Preparation

Module 17

Enterprise Security Integration

  • Security program integration
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Security architecture decision-making
  • Strategic cybersecurity planning
  • Enterprise transformation initiatives

Module 18

Security Leadership and Communication

  • Executive communication strategies
  • Board-level reporting
  • Security program justification
  • Budget and resource planning
  • Cybersecurity leadership principles

Module 19

SecurityX Performance-Based Scenarios

  • Complex enterprise security scenarios
  • Architecture evaluation exercises
  • Risk management case studies
  • Incident response decision-making
  • Security engineering challenges

Module 20

SecurityX (CAS-005) Exam Preparation

  • Review of all exam domains
  • Performance-based question strategies
  • Advanced troubleshooting methodologies
  • Practice assessments
  • Exam readiness evaluation

— Additional Details —

What else is included

Hands-On Activities Included

  • Designing a Zero Trust architecture
  • Enterprise security architecture assessment
  • Identity and access control implementation
  • Security governance review exercise
  • Secure cloud architecture implementation
  • Container and platform security assessment
  • PKI deployment exercises
  • Infrastructure security hardening
  • Enterprise risk assessment workshop
  • Threat intelligence analysis
  • Security operations dashboard development
  • Automation workflow implementation
  • Enterprise incident response simulation
  • Threat hunting investigation
  • Business continuity planning exercise
  • Cyber crisis management workshop

Note: Course outlines are provided as a general guide. Content, pacing, labs, and instructional emphasis may vary based on instructor expertise, student experience levels, and customer-specific learning objectives.

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