CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner | Exam CAS-004

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+ CAS-004) exam is designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals who want to validate their skills in enterprise security, risk management, research, and analysis. Unlike other certifications that focus on managerial skills, CASP+ is unique in that it emphasizes the hands-on technical aspects of cybersecurity.

Exam Overview:

CAS-004 Exam Content:

1. Security Architecture:

   • Enterprise Security: Design and implement advanced security solutions for enterprise environments, including secure cloud and virtualization strategies.

   • Infrastructure Security: Understand and implement secure system and network architecture, including enterprise storage, host security, and secure network design.

   • Cryptographic Techniques: Application of advanced cryptographic techniques and technologies to secure data, communications, and devices.

   • Enterprise Mobility: Secure and manage mobile devices and applications within an enterprise environment, focusing on BYOD policies and mobile threat defense.

2. Security Operations:

   • Incident Response: Develop and implement incident response and recovery procedures, including forensics, communication, and business continuity planning.

   • Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate security risks through threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and risk management strategies.

   • Security Controls: Implement and monitor security controls to protect enterprise systems and data, including access control, authentication, and monitoring.

   • Automation: Utilize automation and orchestration tools to improve security operations efficiency, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and SOAR platforms.

3. Governance, Risk, and Compliance:

   • Regulatory Compliance: Understand and apply legal and regulatory requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and others.

   • Security Governance: Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and frameworks to ensure compliance and risk management.

   • Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, manage security risks, and develop risk management strategies that align with business objectives.

   • Audit and Assessment: Perform security audits and assessments to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

4. Research, Development, and Collaboration:

   • Security Research: Stay current with emerging security trends, technologies, and threats, and apply research to improve security practices.

   • Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement security solutions that align with business goals and objectives.

   • New Technologies: Evaluate and implement new technologies such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, and IoT, ensuring they are secure and meet enterprise needs.

   • Security Engineering: Design and build secure systems using advanced engineering principles, including secure software development and system hardening.

5. Enterprise Security Integration:

   • Integration of Security Solutions: Integrate various security solutions across different platforms, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

   • Data Security: Implement and manage data security strategies, including data loss prevention (DLP), encryption, and secure data storage.

   • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Design and implement IAM solutions, including multifactor authentication, single sign-on (SSO), and federated identity management.

   • Network Security: Design and manage advanced network security measures, including VPNs, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure network segmentation.

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