CompTIA CASP+ (Advanced Security Practitioner)

R3 328.50

CompTIA CASP+ (Advanced Security Practitioner) is an advanced-level cybersecurity certification for security architects and senior security engineers. Unlike other certifications, CASP+ covers both security architecture and engineering, meaning that successful completion will give you the skills to implement solutions and problem solve on an advanced level.

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Course code: C01069

 

This course is intended for:

Advanced practitioners such as security architects and senior security engineers charged with leading and improving an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness.  While cybersecurity managers help identify what cybersecurity policies and frameworks could be implemented, CASP+ certified professionals figure out how to implement solutions within those policies and frameworks. CompTIA CASP+ is the last and final step towards the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway.

 

You will learn the following skills:

  • Security Architecture: Analyze security requirements in hybrid networks to work toward an enterprise-wide, zero trust security architecture with advanced secure cloud and virtualization solutions.
  • Security Operations: Address advanced threat management, vulnerability management, risk mitigation, incident response tactics and digital forensics analysis.
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Prove an organization’s overall cybersecurity resiliency metric and compliance to regulations, such as CMMC, PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, NIST and CCPA.
  • Security Engineering and Cryptography: Configurations for endpoint security controls, enterprise mobility, cloud/hybrid environments, and enterprise-wide PKI and cryptographic solutions.

 

Possible career options include:

  • Security Architect
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • SOC Manager
  • Cyber Risk Analyst
  • Chief Information Security Officer

 

Modules and topics covered:

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner: CASP+ (CAS-004)

CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Business and Industry Influences and Risks
CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Organizational Security and Privacy Policies
CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Risk Mitigation Strategies and Controls
CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Risk Metric Scenarios for Enterprise Security
CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Integrating Network and Security Components, Concepts, and Architectures
CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Integrating Security Controls for Host Devices
CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Integrating Controls for Mobile and Small Form Factor Devices
CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Selecting Software Security Controls
CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Conducting Security Assessments
CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Implementing Incident Response and Recovery
CompTIA CASP CAS-004: Integrating Hosts, Storage, and Applications in the Enterprise

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements, but a minimum of 10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years of hands-on technical security experience.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Advanced.

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Course type: Industry endorsed

Industry partner: CompTIA

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: Optimi College

Assessment information:

  • Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
  • At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
  • Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.

 

Exam information:

  • External industry exam: CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004
  • Exam format: A combination of multiple choice and performance-based questions.
  • Duration: 165 minutes
  • Number of questions: Maximum of 90
  • Passing score: This test has no scaled score; it’s pass/fail only.
  • Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
  • Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.

 

Certification overview:

Infrastructure pathway

CompTIA ITF+

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Server+ or CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Cloud+

Cybersecurity pathway

CompTIA ITF+

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA PenTest+ or CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA CASP+

Data and Analytics pathway

CompTIA Data+

Course fee: R3 238.50

Deposit: R1 667.40

Monthly instalment: R553.70

Payment duration: 3 months

Study duration: You will have course access for 12 months. To complete the course, we recommend a total of 30 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.

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Exam booking assistance

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