CompTIA SecurityX – Security Analytics Expert (CSAE)

The CompTIA SecurityX – Security Analytics Expert (CSAE) specialization validates your expertise in using data and analytics to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats. This specialization is achieved by earning four globally recognized CompTIA certifications: Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and CASP+. This comprehensive program demonstrates your mastery of core cybersecurity skills, including threat and vulnerability management, software and systems security, security operations and monitoring, incident response, compliance and assessment, and advanced security architecture. By achieving the CSAE designation, you will prove your ability to design, implement, and manage a robust security posture for complex enterprise environments.

What Will I Learn?

This specialization encompasses the learning objectives of four CompTIA certifications. By achieving the CSAE designation, you will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Perform core security functions and establish a foundation for a career in cybersecurity (Security+).
• Apply behavioral analytics to networks to improve the overall state of security through preventative, detective, and offensive measures (CySA+).
• Plan and scope penetration tests, identify vulnerabilities, exploit networks and systems, and report on findings (PenTest+).
• Design, engineer, integrate, and implement secure solutions across complex environments to meet business needs while managing risk (CASP+).
• Utilize data analysis and threat intelligence to proactively strengthen an organization’s security posture.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate threats.
• Respond to and manage security incidents effectively.
• Understand and apply relevant laws, policies, and regulations related to cybersecurity.
• Design and implement secure architectures for networks, hosts, applications, and data.

Target Audience

This specialization is ideal for:

• Experienced IT security professionals seeking to demonstrate advanced expertise in security analytics.
• Security analysts, threat intelligence analysts, and incident responders looking to enhance their skills and career prospects.
• Individuals aiming to achieve a comprehensive and globally recognized cybersecurity skillset.

Materials Included

This specialization requires earning four separate CompTIA certifications. The materials included will vary depending on the specific training resources you choose for each certification. Generally, you can expect materials such as:

• Comprehensive video lectures covering all exam objectives for each certification.
• Downloadable study guides and notes aligned with the official CompTIA exam objectives.
• Practice quizzes and exams to assess knowledge and readiness for each exam.
• Access to online discussion forums for peer interaction and support.
• Other potential materials include: links to official CompTIA resources, virtual labs, security tools, etc.

Requirements/Instructions

• To earn the CompTIA SecurityX – Security Analytics Expert (CSAE) designation, you must pass the following four CompTIA certification exams:
  • CompTIA Security+ (e.g., SY0-701)
  • CompTIA CySA+ (e.g., CS0-003)
  • CompTIA PenTest+ (e.g., PT0-002)
  • CompTIA CASP+ (e.g., CAS-004)
• CompTIA recommends experience for each certification, but they are not strict prerequisites.
• A strong desire to learn and a commitment to completing all required courses and exams.
• A reliable internet connection for accessing course materials and online resources.