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CASP+CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner+

CompTIAPersonnel certification (ISO 17024)GRC
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Overview

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

AccreditationISO/IEC 17024 by ANAB
Languagesen
RecognitionGlobal

Key details

Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal

Cost over 5 years

Exam fee (acquisition)€454
Renewal fees (5 years)€454
5-year total€908
How is TCO calculated?

Classification

CertMap score and matching roles

Rating

Market recognition
2/3
Scheme quality
2/3
Practice evidence
1/3
Maintenance
2/3

Matching NICE roles

Oversee and GovernSystems Security Management
Oversee and GovernSecurity Control Assessment
Design and DevelopCybersecurity Architecture
Design and DevelopEnterprise Architecture
Design and DevelopSecure Systems Development
Design and DevelopSoftware Security Assessment
Design and DevelopSystems Requirements Planning
Design and DevelopTechnology Research and Development
InvestigateCybercrime Investigation
InvestigateDigital Evidence Analysis

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