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Exam CAS-005SecurityX CompTIA DoD 8140 / 8570College credit

CompTIA SecurityX

CompTIA's expert-level security certification for practitioners who design and engineer security across the whole enterprise.

Five days, instructor-led In class or live online Class Hub + 90 days Military funding accepted DoD 8570: IAT III, IAM II, IASAE I +1 Up to 3 college credits

Course overview

Expert tierXpert SeriesFor senior security engineers and architects
4 domainsPass / fail examGovernance, architecture, engineering, operations
DoD 8140ApprovedFor senior DoD cyber work roles

thinQtank® Learning Learning is offering an industry-unique five-day training camp in which students can receive the CompTIA SecurityX certification. As with all of our CompTIA Training Experiences, exams can be delivered in the classroom.

The CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) Certification Prep Course is designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals ready to take their expertise to the next level. SecurityX is part of CompTIA's Xpert series. It focuses on the skills required of senior security engineers and architects who lead enterprise-level cybersecurity initiatives. This course equips learners with the advanced knowledge needed to design and implement secure solutions across complex environments, preparing them to meet today's evolving threat landscape head-on. Throughout the course, students will engage with real-world scenarios and hands-on labs that mirror the challenges professionals face in high-stakes cybersecurity roles. Topics include digital security architecture, enterprise risk management, governance, and advanced threat mitigation strategies. Whether you're aiming to validate your skills or step into a leadership role in cybersecurity, this course offers the depth and rigor needed to succeed on the SecurityX (CAS-005) exam and beyond.

Your certification path

Where this course sits: what to have first, and where it leads.

Course objectives

What you will be able to do by the end of the class.

Design, implement, and integrate secure solutions across complex environments to support a resilient enterprise in security architecture and engineering.
Use automation, monitoring, detection, and incident response to support ongoing security operations proactively.
Utilize cryptographic technologies and techniques while evaluating the impact of emerging trends, such as artificial intelligence, on information security.
Implement governance, compliance, risk management, and threat modeling strategies across the enterprise.
Validate advanced, hands-on skills in security architecture and senior security engineering within live environments.

Who it is for

Who gets the most from this class, and what to know before you start.

Who should attend

  • IT professionals in the cybersecurity industry whose primary job responsibility is to secure complex enterprise environments.
  • Network Security Engineer or Architect
  • Students who are seeking the CompTIA SecurityX certification and who want to prepare for Exam CAS-005.ecurity Manager or Information
  • Assurance Manager (IAM)
  • Security Analyst
  • IS Security Officer/Information Assurance Security Officer (ISSO/IASO)

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of IAM concepts and implementations, such as authentication factors and directory services.
  • Knowledge of cryptographic concepts and implementations, such as SSL/TLS and PKI.
  • Knowledge of computer networking concepts and implementations.
  • Knowledge of security technologies used to safeguard the enterprise.

Course outline

5 modules. Open any one to see what it covers.

01Governance, risk and compliance
  • Governance frameworks and policy
  • Risk strategy and third-party risk
  • Compliance, privacy and business continuity
02Security architecture
  • Resilient enterprise design
  • Zero trust and secure access
  • Cloud, hybrid and virtualization architecture
03Security engineering
  • Endpoint, server and mobile hardening
  • PKI and advanced cryptography
  • Identity and access engineering
04Emerging technology
  • AI and its security impact
  • IoT, OT and embedded systems
  • Automation and orchestration
05Security operations
  • Threat hunting and intelligence
  • Vulnerability and attack-surface management
  • Incident response and forensics

The full lesson-by-lesson outline is in the course datasheet (PDF).

Course features

How the class is taught, and why it works.

Live, instructor-ledEvery session is taught live by a certified instructor, in the classroom and online at the same time.
Hands-on labs20% of class time is hands-on lab work, not slides.
Exam preparation built inPractice questions and focused review aligned to exam CAS-005.
Class Hub for 90 daysRecordings, materials and practice stay open for the class plus 90 days after it ends.
Attend your waySterling, VA, Atlanta, GA, Burbank, CA, or live online from anywhere.
Funding friendlyMilitary flat rate, thinQflex monthly payments, or a formal quote for your employer.

What you get

Everything below is included in the course price.

Class Hub access for the length of the class plus 90 days
thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for the CCNA Cloud exams
Exam delivery in classroom with 98% success
Custom and focused exam preparation software and materials
Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote a fun and exciting learning
Membership to the thinQtank® Learning University Online
WE DO NOT "TEACH THE TEST" - Students will receive valuable examples and discussion
Receive all reading material and study guides when you register
All courses taught by SecurityX Certified instructors
Custom video recordings with even more in-depth learning of course topics
Customized practice exam software
Digital courseware
Retake any or all portions of the course as many times as you like in person or live on-line for 24 months
Six months mentoring access to security engineers after completing the course

Format: Five days of instructor-led training · 80% Lecture and 20% Lab Demonstrations · Instructor-Led Training, Immersive Live-Online Training, On-Site and Custom Delivery

Study plan

How the five days run, plus what to do before and after class.

Before class
  • Check the prerequisites above and fill any gaps
  • We send joining details and course materials before day one
Day 1
  • Governance, risk and compliance
Day 2
  • Security architecture
Day 3
  • Security engineering
Day 4
  • Emerging technology
Day 5
  • Security operations
  • Final review and exam strategy
After class
  • Class Hub stays open 90 days: recordings, labs and practice
  • Book your exam while the material is fresh

The order of topics can shift with the class; your instructor confirms the schedule on day one.

The certification exam

CompTIA SecurityX · exam CAS-005

Exam codeCAS-005
QuestionsUp to 90
Time165 minutes
Passing scorePass / fail

Exam domains and weighting

1. Governance, Risk and Compliance
20%
2. Security Architecture
27%
3. Security Engineering
31%
4. Security Operations
22%

SecurityX is scored pass/fail; CompTIA does not publish a scaled passing score.

Format
Multiple choice and performance-based
Voucher
Exam voucher available — ask us to add it to your registration
Validity
Valid for three years, renewed through CompTIA continuing education

DoD 8140 and college credit

What this certification counts for with the Department of Defense, and toward a degree.

DoD 8140 / 8570 SecurityX qualifies for 4 of the 14 DoD workforce categories, and also covers IAT Level II, IAT Level I, IAM Level I because higher IAT and IAM levels satisfy lower ones.
Information Assurance Technical, Level III IAT Level III
5–10 years typicalGS-12 to GS-13
Senior system administrator · Network security engineer · Systems engineer · Technical lead on an enclave
Typically performs (DCWF): 461 Systems Security Analyst; 652 Security Architect; 633 System Security Engineer
Information Assurance Management, Level II IAM Level II
5–10 years typicalGS-12 to GS-13
ISSM · ISSO on a major system · Cybersecurity manager · Security control assessor
Typically performs (DCWF): 722 Information Systems Security Manager; 612 Security Control Assessor
IA System Architect and Engineer, Level I IASAE Level I
3–5 years typicalGS-11 to GS-12
Security systems developer · Junior security architect · Secure software engineer
Typically performs (DCWF): 631 Information Systems Security Developer; 622 Secure Software Assessor
IA System Architect and Engineer, Level II IASAE Level II
5–10 years typicalGS-12 to GS-13
Security architect · Secure systems engineer · Enclave design lead
Typically performs (DCWF): 652 Security Architect; 633 System Security Engineer

DoD 8570 was replaced by DoD 8140 work roles (contractors since February 2026), but job postings still use these categories. DoD publishes no crosswalk between the two; the work roles shown are what this population typically performs, not an official mapping. Experience figures are typical, not requirements.

College credit Pass the exam and these universities will count it toward a degree. This is what each school publishes about its own transfer policy; the registrar makes the final call.
3credits UMGC
3credits Excelsior upper division
Accepted WGU amount not published
Accepted Purdue Global amount not published
Accepted AMU / APUS amount not published

Most schools only count IT certifications earned in the last three to five years (some require them to be current), and several will not award transfer credit once you have enrolled. Get your evaluation done first.

Where it can take you

Roles this certification is commonly asked for.

Security ArchitectDesign security into enterprise systems.
Senior Security EngineerEngineer controls across complex environments.
Security Manager / IAMLead security programs and teams.
ISSO / IASOOwn security for systems and authorizations.

Upcoming dates

Every class runs in the classroom and live online at the same time. Pick the dates; choose how you attend when you register.

DatesLocationFormat
Nov 2 – 6, 2026 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Nov 9 – 13, 2026 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Dec 7 – 11, 2026 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jan 4 – 8, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jan 11 – 15, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jan 25 – 29, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Feb 8 – 12, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Mar 8 – 12, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Mar 15 – 19, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Apr 12 – 16, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
May 10 – 14, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
May 17 – 21, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve

10 more dates through December 2027. Ask about a later date.

Paying for it

The price above is our standard rate. These options can bring it down or spread it out.

Military & veterans
$1,500

Flat rate per class when you use Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0. Your program confirms eligibility.

Funding details
thinQflex™
Name your price

Paying yourself? Tell us what you can pay and over how many months, up to twelve. We say yes, or come back with terms.

Make an offer
Employer or agency
Formal quote

A formal quote with the course and exam voucher as separate lines, valid 30 days. Group and government pricing available.

Request a quote

How to enroll

Four steps from here to certified.

  1. Pick your datesChoose a class from the dates above, in a classroom or live online.
  2. Reserve or get a quoteReserve your seat, ask for a quote for your employer, or make a thinQflex offer.
  3. Get readyWe confirm your seat and send joining details and materials before day one.
  4. Attend and certifyTake the class, then sit exam CAS-005, with Class Hub open for 90 days after.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience do I need?
CompTIA recommends about ten years in IT with five in hands-on security. This is not an entry-level class.
Why is there no passing score?
SecurityX is scored pass/fail only. You get a pass/fail result and a breakdown by domain.
What does it cost?
The standard price is $3,250; exam voucher available — ask us to add it to your registration. Military students using AF COOL, Army CA, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 pay $1,500, and thinQflex lets you name your own price and monthly payment.
How long is the class?
Five days of live, instructor-led training, about 20% of it hands-on labs.
Can I attend live online?
Yes. Every class runs live online at the same time as the classroom, with the same instructor and labs.
How long do I keep access to the materials?
Your Class Hub stays open for the length of the class plus 90 days.
Is the exam included?
The exam voucher is priced separately; we can add it to your registration or quote.
Can I use military funding?
Yes. With Air Force COOL, Army CA, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 you pay a flat $1,500 per class.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Request a quote and we will send a formal one, valid for 30 days.
What if I cannot pay all at once?
Use thinQflex to name your price and spread payments over up to twelve months.
Where are the classrooms?
Sterling, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Burbank, California. Every class also runs live online, so you can join from anywhere.
What do I need to attend online?
A computer with a reliable internet connection, a headset or speakers, and a microphone. A webcam is recommended.
Will I get a certificate of completion?
Yes. You receive a thinQtank Learning certificate of completion when you finish the class.
Which course should I take next?
Most students go on to CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA SecAI+. Tell us your goal and we will map the path with you.
Do you run private classes for teams?
Yes. We deliver private classes on-site or online for teams and agencies, on your dates. Ask for a quote.
Can you help me choose the right course?
Yes. Call 855-868-4467 or email sasmith@thinqtanklearning.com and we will recommend the right starting point.

Ready to earn your SecurityX?

Next class Nov 2 – 6, 2026 · Sterling, VA and live online.