CompTIA SecurityX Certification Training (Voucher Included)

From small businesses to large corporations, nearly every organization needs cybersecurity. With security being the fastest-growing sector in the IT field, earning a CompTIA SecurityX certification, formerly known as the CASP+ certification, boosts your professional profile.

This CompTIA SecurityX training provides you with the knowledge and skills to support IT governance and risk management, leverage collaboration to support security, and utilize research and analysis to secure the enterprise....

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CompTIA SecurityX Certification Training (Voucher Included)

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Course code: GES3110

What you will learn

  • Review IT governance in the enterprise with an emphasis on managing risk
  • Use research and analysis to secure the enterprise
  • Integrate advanced authentication and authorization techniques
  • Implement cryptographic techniques, security controls for hosts and mobile devices, network security, and security in the systems and software development lifecycle
  • Leverage collaboration tools and technology to support enterprise security
  • Conduct security assessments and respond and recover from security incidents
  • Integrate hosts, storage, networks, applications, virtual environments, and cloud technologies in a secure enterprise architecture

How you will benefit

  • Gain skills in five key areas: risk management, security architecture, security operations, security integration, and research and development
  • Receive a prepaid voucher that covers the cost of the CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) exam
  • Build confidence toward successfully completing the SecurityX certification exam
  • Become recognized by CompTIA, a global leader in certification, training, and career development
  • Prove comprehensive cybersecurity knowledge to employers

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 6 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 75 course hours
  1. Governance, Risk, and Compliance
  2. Security Architecture
  3. Security Engineering
  4. Security Operations

Christopher Paul

Christopher Paul is a seasoned IT professional, cybersecurity expert, and Army veteran. He brings 15 years of experience, having previously held positions in military cybersecurity and tech startups. His robust skill set includes leadership, team building, active directory, data center, computer network operations, and more.

Christopher currently holds certifications in ISC2 SSCP, CompTIA CASP+, and CompTIA PenTest+. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his two sons, running with his labradoodle, and playing the drums.

Prerequisites:

While there are no prerequisites to take this course, CompTIA recommends a minimum of ten years of experience in IT administration with at least five years of hands-on technical security experience.

Certification Requirements:

Learn more about the SecurityX exam certification requirements.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Virtual Labs included with course
  • Microsoft Word Online
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and available online.

  • Study guide
  • Virtual labs
  • Practice exams

About Certification: CompTIA

The Computing Technology Industry Association, more commonly known as CompTIA, is an American non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the information technology industry. It is considered one of the IT industry's top trade associations.

Through education, training, certifications, philanthropy and market research, CompTIA promotes industry growth; the development of a highly-skilled workforce and a commitment to creating an environment where innovation happens and the opportunities and benefits made possible through technology are available to all.

They are a vendor-neutral, independent source of information on a wide range of technology topics, including cybersecurity; education, training and certification of the global tech workforce; new and emerging technologies; legislation and policies affecting the industry and workforce data, development and trends.

According to CompTIA, the SecurityX certification prepares for the following occupations: security architect, security engineer, technical lead analyst, and application security engineer.

ZipRecruiter data shows the SecurityX certification prepares you for multiple job titles. Each commands its own salary. These roles include:

  • Security engineer salary: $152,773 annually
  • Application security engineer salary: $138,117 annually
  • Security architect salary: $149,349 annually
  • Technical lead analyst salary: $156,348 annually

This course will prepare you for the CompTIA SecurityX exam, and you will receive an exam voucher after successful completion of the course and financial obligation.

The SecurityX is ideal for security architects, technical lead analysts, application security engineers, and security engineers who want to verify their advanced knowledge of IT security practices. Learn more about the certification requirements.

The CompTIA Certification exams typically update every few years. Please check with an Enrollment Representative to confirm the version listed in the description is current or if a new version is upcoming.

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

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