CompTIA · Professional Certification · Expert
CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
Crydd Score 70
Demand Growing
Career Value Strong
Recognition Strong
SecurityX at a glance
- Provider
- CompTIA
- Credential type
- Professional Certification
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- Security
- Level
- Expert
- Cost
- About $509
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time to earn
- 4–8 months
- Validity
- 3 years (renewable with continuing education)
- Format
- Up to 90 questions including performance-based items, 165 minutes
- Prerequisites
- None required; CompTIA recommends 10 years of IT experience with 5 in security
What is SecurityX?
CompTIA's most advanced security certification — the one aimed at practitioners who architect rather than manage. It is deliberately technical, which is what distinguishes it from CISSP.
Skills it covers
- Security architecture
- Risk management
- Enterprise security operations
- Cryptography
- Governance
Is SecurityX worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 70Choose it if
You want a senior security credential but intend to stay hands-on rather than move into management.
Consider alternatives if
You are heading for leadership — CISSP opens more doors and is asked for by name far more often.
Why we say so
Technically deeper than most senior security exams, but it lives in CISSP's shadow in the hiring market.
Market demand
Recognised in US federal and defence contexts, where it satisfies workforce requirements at the advanced practitioner level. Commercial recognition is real but consistently trails CISSP.
Where SecurityX takes you
- Security Architect
- Security Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
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