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CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) study guide
Exam domains and weights, what to study first, and the jobs asking for CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) right now.
Exam domains and weights
How to study for CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)
- Start with Security Engineering. It is about 31% of the exam.
- Then Security Architecture (27%).
- Then Security Operations (22%).
- Take a practice exam, find your weakest domain, and study that next. Repeat until you score comfortably above the pass mark.
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What is on the CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) exam?
CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) (CAS-005) covers 4 domains: Security Engineering (31%), Security Architecture (27%), Security Operations (22%), Governance, Risk and Compliance (20%).
Which CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) domain should I study first?
Security Engineering carries the most weight at about 31% of the exam, so it earns the most study time. Then work down the list by weight and spend extra time on any domain where your practice scores are low.
What level is CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)?
CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) is an advanced-level certification from CompTIA.
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