Category: Exam Prep
What is on the CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) Exam
A working practitioner’s read of the four CAS-005 domains, their approximate weights, and what each one actually tests beyond the published blueprint.
Five Mistakes Candidates Make on the CAS-005 Exam
Patterns we see consistently in candidates who fail on the first attempt, drawn from post-exam debriefs across the last four bootcamp cohorts.
AI Security Considerations on the CAS-005 Exam
What CompTIA added to the SecurityX exam objectives around AI and machine learning, the threat models that matter in 2026, and how the exam…
Building a Home Lab for SecurityX Exam Prep
A practical home lab specification for CAS-005 candidates, including the cloud-credit approach that beats running everything locally, and the four lab scenarios worth your…
Cryptography on the CAS-005 Exam: What Actually Gets Tested
A working practitioner’s map of the cryptographic content on CompTIA SecurityX, including the post-quantum considerations CompTIA added in 2024 and the implementation patterns the…