CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) Requirements & Prerequisites
Everything you need to know before registering for the CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner), eligibility, cost, format, and what to expect on exam day.
Cost
$494
Provider
CompTIA
Validity
3 years
Available
Global
Education
No formal education requirement for most exams
Experience
Recommended experience varies by certification level
Specific Requirements
- There are no enforced prerequisites. CompTIA does not verify experience or prior certifications at registration.
- CompTIA recommends a minimum of 10 years of general hands-on IT experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on security experience.
- CompTIA names Network+, Security+, CySA+, Cloud+ and PenTest+ as the certifications whose knowledge the exam assumes, or equivalent knowledge gained through work.
- Practical ability with scripting and infrastructure as code is assumed by the Security Engineering domain, which carries 31 percent of the exam.
- The English-language CAS-004 exam has retired, so CAS-005 is the current version to register for.
Number of Questions
Maximum of 90 questions
Duration
Maximum of 165 minutes
Question Format
Multiple choice, Performance-based questions requiring analysis or configuration in a scenario
Passing Requirement
Pass or fail only. CompTIA does not report a scaled score for SecurityX and does not publish a numeric cut score.
How It Is Delivered
Pearson VUE test centre or Pearson OnVUE online proctored delivery. CompTIA structures its exams as a single session with no scheduled breaks. OnVUE requires a private room, a single screen, at least 6 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload, and is unavailable to candidates in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Russia, Belarus and certain Ukrainian territories.
Languages Offered
English. CompTIA lists additional languages for CAS-005 as to be determined.
Purchase an exam voucher from CompTIA or authorized reseller
Create a Pearson VUE account
Schedule your exam at a test center or online
Apply voucher code at checkout
- Two forms of ID (primary must be government-issued with photo)
- Exam voucher or confirmation number
- For online: private room, webcam, clear desk
What are the prerequisites for the CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)?
There are no enforced prerequisites. CompTIA does not verify experience or prior certifications at registration.. CompTIA recommends a minimum of 10 years of general hands-on IT experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on security experience.. CompTIA names Network+, Security+, CySA+, Cloud+ and PenTest+ as the certifications whose knowledge the exam assumes, or equivalent knowledge gained through work.. Practical ability with scripting and infrastructure as code is assumed by the Security Engineering domain, which carries 31 percent of the exam.. The English-language CAS-004 exam has retired, so CAS-005 is the current version to register for..
How much does the CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) cost?
The CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) exam costs $494. This includes the exam fee only, study materials are additional.
How do I register for the CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)?
Purchase an exam voucher from CompTIA or authorized reseller → Create a Pearson VUE account → Schedule your exam at a test center or online → Apply voucher code at checkout
What should I bring to the CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)?
Two forms of ID (primary must be government-issued with photo). Exam voucher or confirmation number. For online: private room, webcam, clear desk.
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