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CAS-005CompTIACert tier: Advanced

CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)

CompTIA's advanced, hands-on practitioner certification — rebranded from CASP+ to SecurityX. It maps to a wide range of advanced DCWF roles and the old 8570 IAT III / IAM II / IASAE tiers.

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8140 work roles CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) can satisfy

CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) is listed as a foundational option for these DCWF work roles in our seed mapping. The accepted proficiency level depends on the role.

What CAS-005 covers

  • Governance, risk & compliance
  • Security architecture
  • Security engineering
  • Security operations

CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) & DoD 8140 — FAQ

Is SecurityX the same as CASP+?
Yes — SecurityX (CAS-005) is the current name for what was CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+). The exam code and content were refreshed; DoD qualification listings may still reference CASP+. Confirm the current name/code in the Qualification Matrix.
Which 8140 roles does SecurityX/CASP+ cover?
As an advanced certification, SecurityX/CASP+ maps to roughly 20 DCWF work roles across cyber defense, systems administration/architecture, and oversight — typically at the Intermediate/Advanced proficiency levels. Use the Mapper and confirm against the matrix.