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CAS-004.AE1
CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CAS-004)
Take our hands-on exam prep course for CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CAS-004) certification to improve your cyber readiness within the organization.
- Practice in 31 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 11 Interactive Lessons and 89 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 551 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
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31 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
11Interactive Lessons
89Topics
31LiveLab
551Practice Test Questions
313Flashcards
209Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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To pass the CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) exam, this interactive course perfectly aligned with the exam outline. It teaches you about security architectures, operations, cryptography, cybersecurity resilience metrics & compliance, and social engineering. You’ll also gain practical insights from hands-on labs based on real-world applications, improving your technical and decision-making skills.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks.
- Implement security operations best practices including threat management and incident response.
- Apply cryptographic solutions using encryption, decryption, and PKI.
- Navigate compliance requirements and understand vendor security risks.
- Design secure network architectures that integrate applications and data securely.
- Understand the security implications of emerging technologies like cloud, virtualization, and mobile devices.
Target Career Roles
- Security Architect
- IT Specialist
- Cybersecurity
- Information Security Analyst
- Cybersecurity/IS Professional
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
11 Interactive Lessons · 89 topics01 Introduction 8 topics +
- Before You Begin the CompTIA CASP+ Certification Exam
- Who Should Read This Course
- What You Will Learn
- How This Course Is Organized
- How to Use This Course
- Tips for Taking the CASP+ Exam
- CompTIA CASP+ Study Guide Exam Objectives
- The CASP+ Exam Objective Map
02 Risk Management 18 topics +
- Risk Terminology
- The Risk Assessment Process
- Policies Used to Manage Employees
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Continuous Monitoring
- Enterprise Security Architecture Frameworks and Governance
- Training and Awareness for Users
- Best Practices for Risk Assessments
- Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery
- Reviewing the Effectiveness of Existing Security Controls
- Conducting Lessons Learned and After-Action Reviews
- Creation, Collection, and Analysis of Metrics
- Analyzing Security Solutions to Ensure They Meet Business Needs
- Testing Plans
- Internal and External Audits
- Using Judgment to Solve Difficult Problems
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
03 Configure and Implement Endpoint Security Controls 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Hardening Techniques
- Trusted Operating Systems
- Compensating Controls
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Security Operations Scenarios 8 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Threat Management
- Actor Types
- Intelligence Collection Methods
- Frameworks
- Indicators of Compromise
- Response
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Security Ops: Vulnerability Assessments and Operational Risk 7 topics · 12 LiveLab +
- Terminology
- Vulnerability Management
- Vulnerabilities
- Inherently Vulnerable System/Application
- Proactive Detection
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
12 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Compliance and Vendor Risk 8 topics +
- Shared Responsibility in Cloud Computing
- Security Concerns of Integrating Diverse Industries
- Regulations, Accreditations, and Standards
- Contract and Agreement Types
- Third-Party Attestation of Compliance
- Legal Considerations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
07 Cryptography and PKI 14 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- The History of Cryptography
- Cryptographic Goals and Requirements
- Supporting Security Requirements
- Risks with Data
- Hashing
- Symmetric Algorithms
- Asymmetric Encryption
- Public Key Infrastructure Hierarchy
- Digital Certificates
- Implementation of Cryptographic Solutions
- Recognizing Cryptographic Attacks
- Troubleshooting Cryptographic Implementations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Incident Response and Forensics 5 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- The Incident Response Framework
- Forensic Concepts
- Forensic Analysis Tools
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Security Architecture 7 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Security Requirements and Objectives for a Secure Network Architecture
- Organizational Requirements for Infrastructure Security Design
- Integrating Applications Securely into an Enterprise Architecture
- Data Security Techniques for Securing Enterprise Architecture
- Security Requirements and Objectives for Authentication and Authorization Controls
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Secure Cloud and Virtualization 4 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Implement Secure Cloud and Virtualization Solutions
- How Cloud Technology Adoption Impacts Organization Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Mobility and Emerging Technologies 5 topics +
- Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Enterprise Security and Privacy
- Secure Enterprise Mobility Configurations
- Security Considerations for Technologies, Protocols, and Sectors
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Hands-On Labs Our edge
31 LiveLabs- Running a Security Scanner to Identify Vulnerabilities
- Bypassing Command Shell Restrictions
- Using the Social Engineering Toolkit
- Using WinDump
- Configuring a Standard ACL
- Using Burpsuite
- Simulating a DoS Attack
- Tracking Vulnerabilities in Software
- Performing Passive Reconnaissance
- Cracking Passwords using Pwdump7 and Cain and Abel
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Performing Nmap Port Scanning
- Cracking a Password Using the John the Ripper Tool
- Using PuTTY
- Exploiting a Website using SQL Injection
- Conducting Cross-Site Request Forgery Attacks
- Attacking a Website using XSS Injection
- Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
- Using the SHA Series Algorithm
- Using Steganography
- Observing an SHA256-Generated Hash Value
- Using TCPdump
- Using Netstat
- Using ExifTool
- Configuring Iptables
- Testing an Antivirus Program
- Creating a Firewall Rule
- Attempting a Zone Transfer
- Installing and Configuring AD DS
- Installing a Virtual Machine
- Capturing Packets using Wireshark
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CAS-004) Details
Prepare for the CompTIA CASP+ exam with the course CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CAS-004). The course contains assessment questions, test sets, interactive lessons with knowledge checks and quizzes, and labs to provide a hands-on learning experience of security in a safe, online environment. It provides complete coverage of the CAS-004 exam objectives and it is designed to give you insight into the working world of IT security. It describes the types of tasks and activities that a security professional with 5–10 years of experience carries out.
Questions
90
(per exam)
Duration
165 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
This test has no scaled score; it’s pass/fail only.
(scaled score)
Exam Fee
USD 494
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple choice and performance-based questions
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
551 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
CAS-004.AE1
CompTIA credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is CompTIA CASP+? +
CompTIA CASP+ is an advanced-level cybersecurity certification that validates a professional's ability to design, implement, and manage security solutions across complex hybrid and on-premises environments.
How hard is the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) exam?+
The CASP+ exam is known for being challenging. It requires a strong understanding of various security concepts and the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.
What is the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner's salary? +
As of 2024, the average annual salary of a CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner in the United States is $130,295. It will be approximately $62.64/hour, $2,505/week, or $10,857/month.
How long does CASP+ certification last?+
A CASP+ certification is valid for three years.
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
A minimum of ten years of general hands-on IT experience, with at least five years of broad hands-on security experience.
What is the exam registration fee?+
USD 494
Where do I take the exam?+
Pearson VUE
What is the format of the exam?+
Multiple choice and performance-based questions
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 90 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
165 minutes
What is the passing score?+
This test has no scaled score; it’s pass/fail only.
What is the exam's retake policy?+
In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the CASP examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:
- If a Candidate has passed an exam (or multiple exams) and achieved a certification, he/she cannot take the exam again, using the same exam code, without prior consent from CompTIA.
- CompTIA beta examinations may only be taken one time by each candidate.
- A test found to be in violation of the retake policy will be invalidated and the candidate may be subject to a suspension period. Repeat violators will be permanently banned from participation in the CompTIA Certification Program.
- Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer any free re-tests or discounts on retakes.
What is the validity of the certification?+
Usually three years
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
Meets the CompTIA CASP+ Objectives and Earn The Certification
Increase your cybersecurity readiness to defend your organization against the next attack.
- 1 year of full access
- 31 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
No credit card required