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CompTIA CAS-005 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CompTIA SecurityX Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | CAS-005 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Performance-based |
| Related Certifications: | CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) |
| Exam Price: | $512 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Pass/Fail (no scaled score) |
| Exam Duration: | 165 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | Up to 90 |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online (via Pearson VUE) or In-person (at Pearson VUE testing centers) |
| Pre Condition: | Minimum of 10 years of general hands-on IT experience, including 5 years of broad hands-on IT security experience. Recommended knowledge of Network+, Security+, CySA+, Cloud+, and PenTest+ or equivalent. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.comptia.org/certifications/securityx |
CompTIA CAS-005 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Governance, Risk, and Compliance | 20% | - Compliance and regulatory requirements - Business impact analysis - Security governance policies and procedures - Risk management frameworks and methodologies |
| Topic 2: Security Engineering | 31% | - Secure coding practices and secure SDLC - Identity and access management (IAM) - Cryptography and PKI - Security automation and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) - Endpoint and mobile security - Application security (SAST/DAST/SCA) |
| Topic 3: Security Operations | 22% | - Incident response and digital forensics - Vulnerability management and penetration testing concepts - Threat hunting and intelligence - Monitoring, logging, and SIEM/SOAR operations - Business continuity and disaster recovery |
| Topic 4: Security Architecture | 27% | - Security requirements analysis - Cloud and hybrid infrastructure security - Resilient system design - Secure network architecture design - Zero Trust architecture implementation |
CAS-005 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the CAS-005 exam lead to?
The CAS-005 exam is the official CompTIA exam behind the CompTIA CASP certification, validating the skills measured by the CompTIA SecurityX Certification credential. It sits at the Expert level of the CompTIA certification program. It also connects to CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the CAS-005 exam, and how much time do I get?
The CAS-005 exam contains Up to 90 questions to be completed within 165 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the CAS-005 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the CAS-005 exam is Pass/Fail (no scaled score), and the official registration fee is $512 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 604 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the CAS-005 exam?
Minimum of 10 years of general hands-on IT experience, including 5 years of broad hands-on IT security experience. Recommended knowledge of Network+, Security+, CySA+, Cloud+, and PenTest+ or equivalent. Requirements can change when CompTIA revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the CAS-005 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free CAS-005 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if CompTIA revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the CAS-005 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every CompTIA SecurityX Certification purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the CAS-005 exam?
The CompTIA SecurityX Certification exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Security Engineering — 31% of the exam
- Security Operations — 22% of the exam
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance — 20% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
CompTIA SecurityX Certification Sample Questions:
Question #1
A systems administrator needs to identify new attacks that could be carried out against the environment. The administrator plans to proactively seek out and observe new attacks. Which of the following is the best way to accomplish this goal?
A. Implementing sandboxing
B. Scanning for IoCs
C. Configuring an IPS
D. Deploying a honeypot
Question #2
A security operation analyst is reviewing the following log entries for suspicious activity:
Which of the following should the analyst do first?
A. Perform a vulnerability scan on server 192.168.12.4.
B. Search OSINT on the external IP 104.18.16.29.
C. Disable the guest account on the host 192.168.12.4.
D. Review host 192.168.12.56 for malicious software.
Question #3
A security analyst received a report that an internal web page is down after a company-wide update to the web browser. Given the following error message:
Your connection is not private.
Attackers might be trying to steal your information for www.
internalwebsite.company.com.
NET::ERR_CERT_WEAK_SIGNATURE_ALGORITHM
Which of the following is the best way to fix this issue?
A. Rewriting any legacy web functions
B. Disabling all deprecated ciphers
C. Blocking all non-essential pons
D. Discontinuing the use of self-signed certificates
Question #4
A company detects suspicious activity associated with inbound connections. Security detection tools are unable to categorize this activity. Which of the following is the best solution to help the company overcome this challenge?
A. Map network traffic to known IoCs.
B. Implement UEBA.
C. Implement an interactive honeypot.
D. Monitor the dark web.
Question #5
A company has a requirement in customer contracts that states applications must undergo external audits to identify vulnerabilities. Which of the following is the best action for the company to complete before hiring an external auditor?
A. Gather evidence for the audit.
B. Select samples for audit testing.
C. Identify lessons learned from the audit.
D. Conduct an internal audit assessment.
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: D | Question #2 Correct Answer: D | Question #3 Correct Answer: D | Question #4 Correct Answer: C | Question #5 Correct Answer: D |
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