IT & Cybersecurity
CompTIA® SecurityXAdvanced Security Practitioner
CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) is the senior-level practitioner cert covering enterprise security architecture, governance, risk, and compliance.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the CompTIA® SecurityX exam.
- Passing score
- Pass/Fail
- Format & length
- Up to 90 questions · 165 minutes
- Voucher cost
- ~$529 USD
- Prerequisites
- 10 years IT experience with 5 in security recommended
- Validity
- 3 years
What’s tested
Key topics on the CompTIA® SecurityX exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official CompTIA® SecurityX exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Security Architecture
- Security Operations
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Security Engineering & Cryptography
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Senior security engineers, architects, and technical leads who want a hands-on alternative to CISSP.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
SecurityX (CAS-005) is DoD 8140-approved for IAT Level III, IAM Level II, and IASAE Levels I and II, which makes it directly bookable on senior federal cybersecurity contracts. It is the only senior-level CompTIA cert and the standard hands-on alternative to CISSP for senior security engineers and architects who do not want a management-leaning credential. The rename from CASP+ to SecurityX was paired with a 2024 blueprint refresh that strengthened cloud, automation, and zero-trust coverage.
Sample question
What a CompTIA® SecurityX question looks like.
An organization has a single employee filling the procurement officer position. Management wants a different staff member to step into that role temporarily while the current officer is away, in order to detect any irregularities. Which personnel security practice best describes this approach?
Why: Mandatory vacation requires an employee to be away from their position so a colleague can temporarily cover the role, creating an opportunity to uncover fraudulent or unusual activity. Job rotation cross-trains employees across roles but does not specifically require the primary employee to be absent. Separation of duties divides a sensitive task among multiple people rather than rotating coverage.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
1,018 questions covering every objective on the official CompTIA® SecurityX exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking CompTIA® SecurityX unlocks every other IT & Cybersecurity exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
CompTIA® SecurityX articles & study guides
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Study Guide — Pass on Your First Try in 2026
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about CompTIA® SecurityX
How many questions does the CompTIA® SecurityX bank have?
1,018 questions, organized into 4 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every IT & Cybersecurity exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the CompTIA® SecurityX content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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