SecurityX — CompTIA SecurityX
IntermediateRenamed from CASP+
Renamed from CASP+ (2024-12). Renamed from CASP+ (2024-12). Exam code CAS-005 confirmed (V5, launched 2024-12-17, est. retirement 2027). Prereqs: ~10yr IT/5yr security experience + Network+/Security+/CySA+/Cloud+/PenTest+ knowledge. Exam: max 90 items (MCQ + PBQ), 165 min, pass/fail only (no scaled score).
- Issuer
- CompTIA
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Domain
- Security & Risk Management
- Level
- Intermediate
- Exam fee
- $544 — verified 2026-09-25
Prerequisites & eligibility
Experience: CompTIA recommends 10 yrs in IT including 5 in security (recommended, not enforced).
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, 75 CEU credits per cycle, $50/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.
Continuing Education fee roughly $25–$50/yr, depending on the certification. Earning a higher CompTIA cert (e.g. CySA+) renews the ones below it.
Related certifications
- AAIR ISACA Advanced in AI Risk
- AAISM ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management
- CCISO EC Council Certified Information Security Officer
- CISM ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
- CISSP (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CISSP Concentrations (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Concentrations
Career paths that include SecurityX