CompTIA Security X Training
SecurityX (formerly SecurityX) covers the technical knowledge and skills required to architect, engineer, integrate, and implement secure solutions across complex environments to support a resilient enterprise while considering the impact of governance, risk, and compliance requirements.
CompTIA SecurityX
Course Overview
CompTIA SecurityX is an advanced cybersecurity certification for experienced security architects and senior security engineers. This expert-level credential validates the ability to lead, design, and enhance an organization’s cybersecurity framework. SecurityX-certified professionals demonstrate expertise in implementing robust security strategies, mitigating risks, and ensuring enterprise-wide cybersecurity readiness. This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to safeguard critical systems and drive cybersecurity innovation in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Course Objectives
The CompTIA SecurityX validates that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
Architect, engineer, integrate, and implement secure solutions across complex environments to support a resilient enterprise.
Utilize automation, monitoring, detection, and incident response to support ongoing security operations in an enterprise environment proactively.
Apply security best practices across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
Incorporate cryptographic technologies and techniques to strengthen information security, considering the impact of emerging trends such as artificial intelligence.
Implement appropriate governance, compliance, risk management, and threat-modeling strategies to enhance enterprise security and resilience.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Introduction
- Lesson 1.1: Preassessment
- Module 2: Summarizing Governance Risk and Compliance
- Lesson 2.1: Implement Appropriate Governance Components
- Lesson 2.2: Explain Legal Compliance
- Lesson 2.3: Apply Risk Management Strategies
- Lesson 2.4: Module Quiz
- Module 3: Implementing Architecture and Design
- Lesson 3.1: Apply Software Development (Part 1)
- Lesson 3.2: Apply Software Development (Part 2)
- Lesson 3.3: Integrate Software Architecture (Part 1)
- Lesson 3.4: Integrate Software Architecture (Part 2)
- Lesson 3.5: Support Operational Resilience (Part 1)
- Lesson 3.6: Support Operational Resilience (Part 2)
- Lesson 3.7: Implement Cloud Infrastructure (Part 1)
- Lesson 3.8: Implement Cloud Infrastructure (Part 2)
- Lesson 3.9: Implement Cloud Infrastructure (Part 3)
- Lesson 3.10: Integrate Zero Trust Concepts (Part 1)
- Lesson 3.11: Integrate Zero Trust Concepts (Part 2)
- Lesson 3.12: Troubleshoot using AAA and IAM (Part 1)
- Lesson 3.13: Troubleshoot using AAA and IAM (Part 2)
- Lesson 3.14: Module Quiz
- Module 4: Understanding Security Engineering
- Lesson 4.1: Enhance Endpoint Security (Part 1)
- Lesson 4.2: Enhance Endpoint Security (Part 2)
- Lesson 4.3: Configure Network Infrastructure
- Lesson 4.4: Initiate Security Automation (Part 1)
- Lesson 4.5: Initiate Security Automation (Part 2)
- Lesson 4.6: Apply Cryptography Concepts (Part 1)
- Lesson 4.7: Apply Cryptography Concepts (Part 2)
- Lesson 4.8: Module Quiz
- Module 5: Applying Security Operations and Incident Response
- Lesson 5.1: Perform Threat Modeling
- Lesson 5.2: Examine Security Monitoring (Part 1)
- Lesson 5.3: Examine Security Monitoring (Part 2)
- Lesson 5.4: Analyze Known Attack Methods and Associated Mitigations
- Lesson 5.5: Apply Threat Hunting Tools and Technologies (Part 1)
- Lesson 5.6: Apply Threat Hunting Tools and Technologies (Part 2)
- Lesson 5.7: Evaluate Incident Analysis and Response (Part 1)
- Lesson 5.8: Evaluate Incident Analysis and Response (Part 2)
- Lesson 5.9: Module Quiz
Intended Audience
At least 10 years of general hands-on IT experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on security experience, with expertise equivalent to Network+, Security+, CySA+, Cloud+, and PenTest+ certifications or similar knowledge.
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Sample training request letter
Subject: Request for Cybersecurity Certifications training from Applied Technology Academy
[Decision Maker Name],
I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, CompTIA Security X Training. The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
SecurityX (formerly SecurityX) covers the technical knowledge and skills required to architect, engineer, integrate, and implement secure solutions across complex environments to support a resilient enterprise while considering the impact of governance, risk, and compliance requirements. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in cybersecurity certifications that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in cybersecurity certifications. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/comptia-training/comptia-security-x-training/.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Your Name]
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