casp certification trainingCASP+ certification designates IT professionals with a mastery of enterprise security.

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioners have the skills to conceptualize, design and engineer secure IT solutions in an enterprise or military enclave environment. They are experts in risk management, enterprise security, research & analysis, and the integration of computing, communications and business to achieve organizational goals.

Already the leading provider of entry-level IT certificates, the CASP marks CompTIA's debut into the advanced certification market. With skyrocketing demand for information security skills and high praise from early adopters, CASP certification has the makings a preeminent IT security credential.

The CASP certification exam measures skills in 5 key knowledge areas:

Knowledge Area Percentage of CASP Exam
Enterprise Security Architecture 25%
Risk Management 19%
Enterprise Security Operations 20%
Research, Development and Collaboration 13%
Technical Integration of Enterprise Security 23%
Total 100%
CASP vs. CISSP. CompTIA's CASP is often misconstrued as a direct alternative to (ISC)2's CISSP certification. Both are advanced credentials for IT pros with 5+ years security experience; the main difference is that CISSP is geared towards IT Security Executives who focus on security management and policy creation, while the CASP is made for IT Security Leads who specialize in the "hands-on" development of secure solutions. Learn more about CISSP

Find CASP Certification Training



Skills Measured by CASP Certification

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification exam measures your ability to:

  • design and engineer secure IT solutions in an enterprise environment or public sector organization
  • distinguish and use the appropriate cryptographic tools and techniques for any given scenario
  • identify and implement different types of virtualized, distributed and shared computing setups
  • explain the security implications of enterprise data storage and secure storage management
  • integrate networks, infrastructures, hosts, applications and storage into fully secure solutions
  • choose host security controls, e.g., firewalls, end-point security software, host hardening, etc.
  • explain the importance of, and implement web, mobile device & software application security
  • distinguish among and use the appropriate tools & methods to perform security assessments
  • analyze and manage the security risks associated with business decisions and strategies
  • execute risk mitigation strategies and determine the minimum required security controls
  • prepare for and implement incident response procedures and a data recovery process
  • design information privacy policies and procedures up to organizational requirements
  • analyze technology industry trends and outline potential security impact to enterprise
  • perform analyses for purpose of enterprise security, like ROI & Cost Benefit Analysis
  • integrate multiple operations and IT departments to achieve secure enterprise solutions
  • secure business communications tools, such as VOIP, Remote Access and Mobile Devices

View the CASP+ Exam Objectives for a complete curriculum.

CASP Certification Exams

You must pass one exam to become CASP certified:

  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CAS-004)
pdf icon CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Exam Objectives

CASP+ Test Format: Multiple choice questions & Performance-based tasks
CASP Time Limit: 165 minutes
CASP Exam Length: 90 questions max
CASP Passing Score: Pass/Fail
CASP Exam Cost: $452 USD

CASP Certification Prerequisites

  • Required: None
  • Recommended: Ten or more years of IT experience, including 5+ years in a hands-on security role

CASP Certification Training & Education

Compare accelerated bootcamps, college degrees, and self-paced online courses that align with CASP Certification.

Admissions advisors can provide more info about programs and curriculum, admissions and start dates, certification tracks, career placement, tuition costs, and personalized financial aid options.
Search IT courses and degrees by job role, technology platform, and concentration.

CASP Certification Jobs

CASP certification may qualify you for a variety of information security positions including:

Search Jobs

CASP Certification Salary

Wages for CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioners and related IT security certification holders:

  • CompTIA Security+ | $72,000
  • CASP: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner: $85,000
  • CHFI: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator | $88,000
  • CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker | $90,000
  • CCSA: Check Point Certified Security Administrator | $91,000
  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor | $99,000
  • CCSE: Check Point Certified Security Expert | $108,000
  • CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional | $108,000
  • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control | $119,000
  • CISM: Certified Information Security Manager | $122,000

Salary by Information Security Credential.
Source: Payscale.com

Related IT Certifications

Matching Careers

About the Author

IT Subject Matter ExpertDaniel Greenspan is the founder and Editor-in-chief of ITCareerFinder. Working closely with IT professionals, world-class trainers, and hiring managers since 2005 has given him unique insight into the information technology job market and the skills and credentials IT pros need to succeed.