engineering
professional Level
professional certification
SecurityX
SecurityX · Issued by CompTIA
Official Exam Fee
$509 USD (exam-only)
Region: US · exam-only
Official Exam Code
CAS-005
Format: Multiple choice and performance-based questions
Validity & Renewal
3 years
75 CEUs per 3-year cycle
Prerequisites & Recommended Experience
Mandatory Prerequisites
None mandatory. Anyone may register for the examination.
Recommended Experience
10 years IT experience, including 5 years hands-on security architecture and engineering.
Exam Specifications
- Duration
- 165 minutes
- Questions
- Maximum of 90 questions
- Passing Criteria
- Pass/Fail (no scaled score reported)
- Testing Delivery
- Pearson VUE (in-person testing center or OnVUE online proctored)
Data verified on 2026-10-18 against primary issuer documentation.
Prices subject to change by issuing body. Taxes may apply.