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The CompTIA SecurityX is an advanced-level cybersecurity certification for security infrastructure architects and experienced security engineers who are responsible for leading and improving an enterprise's cybersecurity readiness.

48465 learners enrolled

Skill level

Beginner

Hours to complete

Projects

Prerequisites

None

Your Guided Learning Pathway

In this 12 hour course your instructor will take you from intermediate to advanced level practitioner.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Advanced Security Principles

Learn all the concepts and principles you must understand as a senior security architect, security operations manager, or chief infosec officer.

See real-world examples of how to apply the concepts and where they should be applied.

Learn how to design, manage, and troubleshoot security policies for small to large organizations.

Manage a Crisis

Learn the tools and strategies required to manage and mitigate a serious security incident.

Understand incident response procedures, devise a plan, and apply risk strategies to the problem. Implement a security disaster recovery plan and learn how to manage risks.

This is all from a technical viewpoint; SecurityX is not a leadership or management training course for cybersecurity.

Get Exam Ready

This course not only prepares you to become a senior cybersecurity manager, but it also prepares you for the exam.

Read real-world case studies about cybersecurity attacks and responses. Then take over 600 exam-style questions in order to prepare you for the SecurityX exam.

What it Covers

This course prepares you for a senior security role in any organization.

Governance, risk, and compliance
Security architecture
Security engineering
Security operations
Secure applications and data on AWS

Benefits of the certification

Getting certified in your chosen career path is essential, but passing the SecurityX exam gets you:

Industry recognition from peers and employers.
Career advancement through promotion
Increased confidence in your security skills

Target audience

This certification is ideal for:

Security+ certified engineers
Cybersecurity managers
SOC team leaders
Security architects

Prerequisites

While there are no mandatory prerequisites, CompTIA recommends having:

At least five years experience recommended
Security+ recommended
Familiarity with working in a security environment

CompTIA SecurityX Exam Pass

Faiz Azhar

Faiz took up our IT security exam challenge and passed five exams, including the SecurityX (formerly called CASP+), PenTest+, and others.

The CompTIA SecurityX is the perfect certification for cybersecurity professionals seeking to validate their expertise in threat detection, incident response, and advanced security operations across diverse environments.

Using real-world examples and detailed explanations, you learn about:

Cryptography and PKI
Security crisis management
Zero trust principles
Applying risk strategies
Threat hunting
and much more

Your Instructor

Paul Browning

Paul worked as a police officer in the UK for 12 years before making a move into the IT world. He worked for several large companies providing network support before starting his own IT consulting business. In 2004, Paul started teaching IT certifications online.

He's the author of over 20 IT books and has passed his CCNA, CCNP, A+, Network+, and MCSE+I.

Curriculum

Module 1	Introduction
Unit 1	Course Introduction
Module 2	Manage Azure Subscriptions and Resources
Unit 1	Azure Cloud
Unit 2	Azure Pricing
Unit 3	Free Trial
Unit 4	Dashboard
Module 3	Deploy and Manage Virtual Machines (VMs)
Unit 1	Linux VM
Unit 2	LAMP Server
Unit 3	LEMP Server
Unit 4	MEAN Server
Unit 5	Wordpress
Unit 6	Drupal
Unit 7	Moodle
Unit 8	Jenkins
Unit 9	CloudShell
Unit 10	SSL
Unit 11	Windows VM
Unit 12	PowerShell
Unit 13	Extension
Unit 14	Resize VM
Module 4	Implement and Manage Storage
Unit 1	Datadisk CLI (Linux)
Unit 2	Existing Datadisks
Unit 3	Resize Datadisks
Unit 4	Datadisk (Windows)
Unit 5	Datadisk Powershell
Unit 6	Moving Existing Datadisks (Windows)
Unit 7	Resize Datadisks (Windows)
Unit 8	SnapShot
Unit 9	Blob Storage
Unit 10	Storage Explorer
Unit 11	BlobVM
Unit 12	File Storage (Windows)
Module 5	Configure and Manage Virtual Networks
Unit 1	Availability Sets
Unit 2	Networking
Unit 3	Virtual Machine Scale Sets
Module 6	Manage Identities
Unit 1	Identity Services
Module 7	App Service
Unit 1	App Service
Module 8	Other Services
Unit 1	Other Services
Module 9	Project
Unit 1	Project

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Your Guided Learning Pathway

Advanced Security Principles

Manage a Crisis