The CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) Advanced Security Practitioner program is an expert‑level, performance‑based course built for seasoned cybersecurity professionals who want to deepen their hands‑on technical expertise rather than transition fully into management. The program emphasizes real‑world application of enterprise security architecture, engineering, and operational solutions across complex environments.
Module 1: Enterprise Security Architecture
Designing security architectures aligned to business and mission requirements
Security models, frameworks, and architectural trade‑offs
Module 2: Security Engineering & Integration
Engineering secure systems across on‑premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
Integration of identity, access, network, and endpoint security controls
Module 3: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Practice
Translating governance and compliance requirements into technical controls
Risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and security policy enforcement
Module 4: Advanced Threat Analysis & Response
Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating sophisticated threats
Incident response, forensics concepts, and adversary‑focused defense strategies
Module 5: Cryptography & Secure Communications
Applied cryptographic solutions and key management
Protecting data at rest, in transit, and during processing
Module 6: Security Operations & Resilience
Managing security operations at scale
Designing for availability, resilience, monitoring, and continuous improvement
Module 7: Scenario‑Based Security Decision Making
Performance‑based simulations reflecting real‑world enterprise challenges
Evaluating trade‑offs and making defensible technical security decisions
Upon successful completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
Design, engineer, and implement advanced enterprise security architectures.
Integrate security controls across hybrid, cloud, and on‑premises infrastructures.
Apply governance, risk, and compliance principles through technical security solutions.
Analyze and respond to complex threats using scenario‑based, hands‑on methodologies.
Align technical security decisions with organizational resilience and mission objectives.
Upon completion, learners will be eligible to sit for CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP).
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.