CompTIA CASP+ (PLA)

L3 Level 3
Part Time
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Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Certification Course is specifically designed for IT professionals seeking to elevate their career, through the pinnacle of cybersecurity certification.
The CASP+ Certification is a rigorous and comprehensive course that ensures its recipients have a deep and well-rounded understanding of advanced security concepts. 
The CompTIA CASP+ is a comprehensive e-learning programme including lessons and practical activities which you can revisit as often as required.
The programme requires approximately 37 hours, accessed flexibly in line with personal study patterns. 
Delegates will have 6 months to complete from enrolment date. Course start dates are arranged directly with ALS Training once funding has been approved.

What you will study

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) course offers a comprehensive overview of the most critical aspects of advanced cybersecurity. It equips learners with the know-how to implement solutions and oversee enterprise security operations effectively.

CASP+ E-Learning Syllabus

  • Lesson 1: Performing Risk Management Activities
  • Lesson 2: Summarising Governance & Compliance Strategies
  • Lesson 3: Implementing Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
  • Lesson 4: Identifying Infrastructure Services
  • Lesson 5: Performing Software Integration
  • Lesson 6: Explain Virtualisation, Cloud and Emerging Technology
  • Lesson 7: Exploring Secure Configurations and System Hardening
  • Lesson 8: Understanding Security Considerations of Cloud and Specialised Platforms
  • Lesson 9: Implementing Cryptography
  • Lesson 10: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Lesson 11: Understanding Threat and Vulnerability Management
  • Lesson 12: Developing Incident Response Capabilities

Online Practical Labs

  • Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
  • Assisted Lab: Using Automation to Identify Sensitive Data
  • Assisted Lab: Understanding DR Capabilities in the Cloud
  • Assisted Lab: Implementing a Web Application Firewall
  • Assisted Lab: Understanding the Role of SPF Records and DNSSEC
  • Assisted Lab: Using Security Incident and Event Management Features
  • Assisted Lab: Performing Static Code Analysis
  • Assisted Lab: Exploiting Web Applications – Stored XSS, SQL Injection
  • APPLIED LAB: Analysing Web Application Vulnerabilities
  • Assisted Lab: Implementing a VNet in Azure
  • Assisted Lab: Deploying a Virtual Private Cloud in Amazon Web Services
  • Assisted Lab: Implementing and Updating Containers on Windows Server 2019
  • APPLIED LAB: Performing Container Update Tasks
  • Assisted Lab: Understanding DNS over HTTPS (DoH)
  • Assisted Lab: Deploying a Hardened Server Image in the Cloud
  • Assisted Lab: Implementing an Application Blocklist Policy
  • Assisted Lab: Configuring Monitoring in the Cloud
  • Assisted Lab: Implementing Data Protection using Symmetric Encryption
  • Assisted Lab: Exploring Cryptography and Cryptanalysis using Visual Tools
  • Assisted Lab: Implementing HTTP Server Certificates
  • APPLIED LAB: Troubleshooting HTTP Server Certificates
  • Assisted Lab: Exploring MITRE ATT&CK Navigator
  • Assisted Lab: Exploring and Interpreting Intrusion Detection System Alerts
  • APPLIED LAB: Analysing Intrusion Detection System Logs
  • Assisted Lab: Exploiting the Server Message Block Protocol
  • Assisted Lab: Analysing SMB Vulnerabilities
  • Assisted Lab: Analysing Firmware using Binary Analysis and Hardware Emulation
  • Assisted Lab: Analysing and Attack Wireless Network Protections

Exams

The CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Exam:

  • Exam Code: The exam code for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Certification is CAS-004.
  • Exam Domains: The CASP+ CAS-004 exam covers five domains: Enterprise Security; Risk Management, Policy/Procedure and Legal; Research and Analysis; Integration of Computing, Communications and Business Disciplines; and Technical Integration of Enterprise Components.
  • Number of Questions: The CAS-004 exam comprises a maximum of 90 questions.
  • Exam Format: It includes multiple-choice and performance-based questions.
  • Passing Score: The passing score for the CAS-004 exam is 700 (on a scale from 100 to 900).
  • Exam Duration: Test takers have 165 minutes to complete the exam.
  • Exam Purpose: The CAS-004 exam validates the technical knowledge and skills required to conceptualise, design, and implement secure solutions across complex enterprise environments.

Please note that CompTIA certification exams, policies and procedures are subject to change, so please check the official CompTIA website for the most current information before your exam.
Your enrolment includes practice labs.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

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Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

37 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

CSCOMPCASP
L3

Qualification

CompTIA CASP+ (PLA)