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Exam Format
  • Exam Code: CAS‑005 SecurityX
  • Level: Advanced/Security Architect & Engineer 
  • Duration: 165 minutes 
  • Passing Score: Pass/Fail only—no scaled score 
  • Unscored Content: Includes unscored (trial) items mixed into the exam and not identified during testing 

Exam Details

  • Question Types: Multiple-choice and performance-based questions 
  • Number of Questions: Up to 90 questions 
  • Hands‑On Questions: Yes—performance-based tasks are included to validate practical cybersecurity skills

Exam Policies

  •  Offline Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled exam time.
  •  Online Proctoring: Available via Pearson VUE remote proctoring platform.
  •  Waiting Period: No waiting period for first retake; subsequent attempts follow CompTIA retake policy guidelines.
  •  Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake.

Validity

  • Certification Validity: 3 years 
  • Renewal Options: Recertify via CompTIA Continuing Education (CE) program or by retaking the exam 

Exam Fee

  •  Base Fee: $503 USD (excluding taxes)
  •  Taxes: Country-specific VAT may apply
  •  Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the total $593.54 USD ($503 + $90.54 tax)

Prerequisites

  • There are no formal prerequisites for taking the CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) exam. However, it is strongly recommended to have:
  • 10+ years of general IT experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture, risk management, and operations
  • Experience with security engineering and governance in complex environments

Exam Topics

  •  Security Architecture: Enterprise security design, secure network architecture, cloud and hybrid security
  •  Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Risk frameworks, policies, regulatory compliance
  •  Security Engineering and Cryptography: Encryption, identity management, secure system integration
  •  Security Operations and Incident Response: Monitoring, threat detection, and response strategies
  •  Security Integration and Automation: Security solutions implementation and automation techniques

INTENDED AUDIENCE

  • The CompTIA SecurityX certification is ideal for advanced cybersecurity professionals, including:
  •  Security Architect
  •  Senior Security Engineer
  •  Cybersecurity Engineer
  •  Security Consultant
  •  Enterprise Security Specialist

CAREER IMPACT

Jobs You Can Get:
  • Security Architect, Senior Security Engineer, Incident Responder, Security Operations Lead 
Why It’s Valuable:
  • Demonstrates elite-level ability to architect and defend enterprise-scale environments with real-world performance-based validation

Exam Mode

The exam is proctored and can be taken either:
  •  In-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centres
  •  Online through Pearson VUE’s remote proctoring system

Exam Booking Link

Book your CompTIA SecurityX Exam via Pearson VUE — Click here (https://www.pearsonvue.com/comptia)

Once you pass the exam

  •  Access your certification through your CompTIA certification account
  •  Processing Time: Digital certificate typically available within a few days after passing
  •  Log in to your CompTIA account
  •  Navigate to the Certifications section
  •  Download your certificate and digital badge

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    Top Reasons to Choose
    CompTIA SecurityX Certification Exam

    Advanced Enterprise Security Architecture Skills

    CompTIA SecurityX validates advanced expertise in enterprise security architecture, risk management, and security engineering, enabling professionals to design secure infrastructure, implement advanced protections, and manage complex cybersecurity environments across organizations effectively.

     
    Expert-Level Vendor-Neutral Cybersecurity Certification

    The certification provides platform-independent validation of advanced cybersecurity knowledge applicable across technologies, enhancing professional credibility and supporting leadership roles in enterprise security architecture, governance, and infrastructure protection initiatives worldwide.

    High Demand for Enterprise Cybersecurity Leaders

    Organizations require highly skilled security architects to manage complex cyber threats, implement secure architectures, and ensure regulatory compliance, making SecurityX valuable for senior cybersecurity professionals seeking leadership and strategic security roles globally.

     

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    FAQ

    • Who should take the CompTIA SecurityX exam?

      The CompTIA SecurityX exam is designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals responsible for enterprise security architecture and risk management. It is ideal for security architects, senior security engineers, and cybersecurity leaders who design secure systems, manage security operations, and implement advanced security controls across complex organizational infrastructure environments.

    • How difficult is the CompTIA SecurityX exam?
    • Why does CompTIA offer the SecurityX certification?
    • What tools and resources can be used to prepare for the SecurityX exam?

      Candidates can prepare using CompTIA official study guides, advanced cybersecurity training, practice exams, and hands-on labs. Reviewing enterprise security architecture, risk management frameworks, cryptography, and incident response techniques is essential. Practical experience designing secure environments significantly improves exam readiness and technical expertise for certification success outcomes.

    • Is the CompTIA SecurityX certification still valuable in 2026?