CompTIA® SecurityX® CAS-005 Certification Guide: Master advanced security strategies and confidently take the new CAS-005 exam - Couverture souple

Birch, Mark

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1836640978 ISBN 13 : 9781836640974

Editeur : Packt Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Become a cybersecurity expert with comprehensive CAS-005 preparation using this detailed guide packed with practical insights, mock exams, diagrams, and actionable strategies that align with modern enterprise security demands

Key Features

• Strengthen your grasp of key concepts and real-world security practices across updated exam objectives
• Gauge your preparedness with over 300 practice questions, flashcards, and mock exams
• Visualize complex topics with diagrams of AI-driven threats, Zero Trust, cloud security, cryptography, and incident response
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

As cyber threats evolve at unprecedented speed and enterprises demand resilient, scalable security architectures, the CompTIA SecurityX CAS-005 Certification Guide stands as the definitive preparation resource for today's security leaders. This expert-led study guide enables senior security professionals to master the full breadth and depth of the new CAS-005 exam objectives.

Written by veteran instructor Mark Birch, this guide draws from over 30 years of experience in teaching, consulting, and implementing cybersecurity controls to deliver clear, actionable content across the four core domains: governance, risk, and compliance; security architecture; security engineering; and security operations. It addresses the most pressing security challenges, from AI-driven threats and Zero Trust design to hybrid cloud environments, post-quantum cryptography, and automation. While exploring cutting-edge developments, it reinforces essential practices such as threat modeling, secure SDLC, advanced incident response, and risk management.

Beyond comprehensive content coverage, this guide ensures you are fully prepared to pass the exam through exam tips, review questions, and detailed mock exams, helping you build the confidence and situational readiness needed to succeed in the CAS-005 exam and real-world cybersecurity leadership.

What you will learn

• Build skills in compliance, governance, and risk management
• Understand key standards such as CSA, ISO27000, GDPR, PCI DSS, CCPA, and COPPA
• Hunt advanced persistent threats (APTs) with AI, threat detection, and cyber kill frameworks
• Apply Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and Diamond threat models for proactive defense
• Design secure hybrid cloud environments with Zero Trust architecture
• Secure IoT, ICS, and SCADA systems across enterprise environments
• Modernize SecOps workflows with IAC, GenAI, and automation
• Use PQC, AEAD, FIPS, and advanced cryptographic tools

Who this book is for

This CompTIA book is for candidates preparing for the SecurityX certification exam who want to advance their career in cybersecurity. It’s especially valuable for security architects, senior security engineers, SOC managers, security analysts, IT cybersecurity specialists/INFOSEC specialists, and cyber risk analysts. A background in a technical IT role or a CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent experience is recommended.

Table of Contents

1. Given a Set of Organizational Security Requirements, Implement the Appropriate Governance Components
2. Given a Set of Organizational Security Requirements, Perform Risk Management Activities
3. Explain how compliance affects information security strategies
4. Given a Scenario, Performing Threat Modeling Activities
5. Summarize the Information Security Challenges Associated with AI Adoption
6. Given a Scenario, Analyze Requirements to Design Resilient Systems

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A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Mark Birch is an experienced courseware developer and teacher in both information systems and cyber-security. Mark has been developing content and teaching CompTIA cyber security classes for more than 25 years and understands the subject area in great depth. Mark began his career working within the aerospace industry (for a major defense contractor) and has over 30 years' experience consulting, engineering, and deploying secure information systems. He has spent over 20 25 years working with the United States Military and United Kingdom Armed Forces, helping many students attain their learning goals. Mark has ensured that soldiers, officers, and civilians have had the best opportunities to gain cyber-security accreditation.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Packt Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1836640978
• ISBN 13: 9781836640974
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 698
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Packt; https://www.packtpub.com/; ; 2nd Floor, 35 Livery Street; Birmingham; B32PB; Royaume-Uni
• Personne responsable: non disponible