CASP+CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner+
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What is CASP+?
CompTIA's SecurityX (formerly CASP+, current exam code CAS-005) is one of the few vendor-neutral advanced certifications for technical security experts without management focus. It deliberately positions itself as a technical alternative to CISSP and is recognized by DoD and US government agencies as an 8570-compliant credential, which is a real advantage in government environments. In the private sector, market perception is mixed: CISSP clearly dominates job postings, but SecurityX provides a credible signal for technically deep skills. The pass/fail format without score disclosure is unusual and criticized by some as lacking transparency. Performance-based questions increase the practical rigor.
Quick facts
Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites. Recommended: 10 years IT experience, including 5 years hands-on security.
Exam format
Max. 90 questions (multiple-choice + performance-based), 165 minutes, proctored via Pearson VUE. Passing threshold: Pass/Fail.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years. Renewal through 75 CEUs or re-exam. Automatically renews all lower-level certs (Security+, CySA+, PenTest+).
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