CompTIA SecurityX CAS-005 (V5) Study Guide & Exam Tests

Study Guide Content

Introduction

Introduction to the CompTIA SecurityX CAS-005 Certification

Chapter 1: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

1.1 Given a set of organizational security requirements, implement the appropriate governance components

1.2 Given a set of organizational security requirements, perform risk management activities

1.3 Explain how compliance affects information security strategies

1.4 Given a scenario, perform threat-modeling activities

1.5 Summarize the information security challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI) adoption

Chapter 2: Security Architecture

2.1 Given a scenario, analyze requirements to design resilient systems

2.2 Given a scenario, implement security in the early stages of the systems life cycle and throughout subsequent stages

2.3 Given a scenario, integrate appropriate controls in the design of a secure architecture

2.4 Given a scenario, apply security concepts to the design of access, authentication, and authorization systems

2.5 Given a scenario, securely implement cloud capabilities in an enterprise environment

2.6 Given a scenario, integrate Zero Trust concepts into system architecture design

Chapter 3: Security Engineering

3.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with identity and access management (IAM) components in an enterprise environment

3.2 Given a scenario, analyze requirements to enhance the security of endpoints and servers

3.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot complex network infrastructure security issues

3.4 Given a scenario, implement hardware security technologies and techniques

3.5 Given a set of requirements, secure specialized and legacy systems against threats

3.6 Given a scenario, use automation to secure the enterprise

3.7 Explain the importance of advanced cryptographic concepts

3.8 Given a scenario, apply the appropriate cryptographic use case and/or technique

Chapter 4: Security Operations

4.1 Given a scenario, analyze data to enable monitoring and response activities

4.2 Given a scenario, analyze vulnerabilities and attacks, and recommend solutions to reduce the attack surface

4.3 Given a scenario, apply threat-hunting and threat intelligence concepts

4.4 Given a scenario, analyze data and artifacts in support of incident response activities