Marine Corps COOL Snapshot - CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification is for professionals with advanced-level cybersecurity skills and knowledge. CASP+ practitioners demonstrate skills in risk management, enterprise security architecture, research, development and collaboration, technical integration of enterprise security and enterprise security operations. Candidates must pass an exam that includes written and performance-based questions.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
0631 Network Administrator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0639 Network Chief	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
0671 Data Systems Administrator	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
0679 Data Systems Chief	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
0681 Information Security Technician	MOS	Other
0699 Communications Chief	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
1711 Offensive Cyberspace Operator	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
1721 Defensive Cyberspace Operator	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
1799 Cyberspace Chief	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
2611 Cryptologic Cyberspace Analyst	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
2621 Communications Intelligence / Electronic Warfare Operator	MOS	Other
2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
2651 Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
4512 Combat Graphics Specialist	MOS	Other
6694 Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS) Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Cyber Operations Planning	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Education and Training	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Risk Management	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Info System Security Management	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Network Services	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF System Administration	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Strategic Planning and Policy Development	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Systems Requirements Planning	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Systems Analysis	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Technology Research and Development	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Cyber IT/CSWF Test and Evaluation	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

	Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
	Information Security Analysts	Computer and Mathematical	Bright Outlook		find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience: 10 years recommended
Education
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

Exam
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Practical Exam
Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

3500 Lacey Road
Suite 100
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone: 866.835.8020

Fax: 630.678.8300
Contact Page

Written Exam CAS-003

Risk Management (19%)
- Summarize business and industry influences and associated security risks.
- Compare and contrast security, privacy policies and procedures based on organizational requirements.
- Given a scenario, execute risk mitigation strategies and controls.
- Analyze risk metric scenarios to secure the enterprise.
Enterprise Security Architecture (25%)
- Analyze a scenario and integrate network and security components, concepts and architectures to meet security requirements.
- Analyze a scenario to integrate security controls for host devices to meet security requirements.
- Analyze a scenario to integrate security controls for mobile and small form factor devices to meet security requirements.
- Given software vulnerability scenarios, select appropriate security controls.
Enterprise Security Operations (20%)
- Given a scenario, conduct a security assessment using the appropriate methods.
- Analyze a scenario or output, and select the appropriate tool for a security assessment.
- Given a scenario, implement incident response and recovery procedures.
Technical Integration of Enterprise Security (23%)
- Given a scenario, integrate hosts, storage, networks and applications into a secure enterprise architecture.
- Given a scenario, integrate cloud and virtualization technologies into a secure enterprise architecture.
- Given a scenario, integrate and troubleshoot advanced authentication and authorization technologies to support enterprise security objectives.
- Given a scenario, implement cryptographic techniques.
- Given a scenario, select the appropriate control to secure communications and collaboration solutions.
Research, Development and Collaboration (13%)
- Given a scenario, apply research methods to determine industry trends and their impact to the enterprise.
- Given a scenario, implement security activities across the technology life cycle.
- Explain the importance of interaction across diverse business units to achieve security goals.

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) examination:

Best Sources

Related Training
- CompTIA IT Training & Classes

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) testing process, visit the agency website.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

Pearson VUE

The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

RECERTIFICATION

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) credential has the following recertification information:

Once issued, the CASP+ certification is valid for three years. The certification may be renewed through continuing education, passing the most current version of the CASP+ exam, or by earning a higher-level CompTIA certification or other approved industry certification.

Certification holders of more than one CompTIA certification only need to meet the renewal requirements for the highest-level certification held and the lower-level CompTIA certifications automatically renew as well.

See the CompTIA website for additional details.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).

Additional considerations for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) include:

It is recommended that CompTIA CASP+ candidate meet the following criteria:
- Have a minimum of ten years of experience in IT administration including at least five years of hands-on technical security experience
- Hold the CompTIA Security+ certification