CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CAS-004) Exam Prep
Take our hands-on exam prep course for CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CAS-004) certification to improve your cyber readiness within the organization.
(CAS-004.AE1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-392-9About This Course
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.
Skills You’ll Get
- 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.
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Interactive Lessons
11+ Interactive Lessons | 410+ Exercises | 200+ Quizzes | 313+ Flashcards | 209+ Glossary of terms
Gamified TestPrep
90+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 90+ Post Assessment Questions | 180+ Practice Test Questions
Hands-On Labs
31+ LiveLab | 31+ Video tutorials | 01+ Hours
Introduction
- 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
Risk Management
- 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
Configure and Implement Endpoint Security Controls
- Hardening Techniques
- Trusted Operating Systems
- Compensating Controls
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Security Operations Scenarios
- Threat Management
- Actor Types
- Intelligence Collection Methods
- Frameworks
- Indicators of Compromise
- Response
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Security Ops: Vulnerability Assessments and Operational Risk
- Terminology
- Vulnerability Management
- Vulnerabilities
- Inherently Vulnerable System/Application
- Proactive Detection
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Compliance and Vendor Risk
- 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
Cryptography and PKI
- 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
Incident Response and Forensics
- The Incident Response Framework
- Forensic Concepts
- Forensic Analysis Tools
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Security Architecture
- 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
Secure Cloud and Virtualization
- Implement Secure Cloud and Virtualization Solutions
- How Cloud Technology Adoption Impacts Organization Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Mobility and Emerging Technologies
- Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Enterprise Security and Privacy
- Secure Enterprise Mobility Configurations
- Security Considerations for Technologies, Protocols, and Sectors
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Configure and Implement Endpoint Security Controls
- Running a Security Scanner to Identify Vulnerabilities
- Bypassing Command Shell Restrictions
Security Operations Scenarios
- Using the Social Engineering Toolkit
- Using WinDump
- Configuring a Standard ACL
Security Ops: Vulnerability Assessments and Operational Risk
- 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
Cryptography and PKI
- Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
- Using the SHA Series Algorithm
Incident Response and Forensics
- Using Steganography
- Observing an SHA256-Generated Hash Value
- Using TCPdump
- Using Netstat
- Using ExifTool
Security Architecture
- Configuring Iptables
- Testing an Antivirus Program
- Creating a Firewall Rule
- Attempting a Zone Transfer
- Installing and Configuring AD DS
Secure Cloud and Virtualization
- Installing a Virtual Machine
- Capturing Packets using Wireshark
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Contact Us NowCompTIA 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.
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.
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.
A CASP+ certification is valid for three years.