CompTIA SecurityX Certification in Johannesburg

CompTIA SecurityX Certification Course Outline

Domain 1: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Module 1: Security Program Documentation

• Policies
• Procedures
• Standards
• Guidelines

Module 2: Program Management

• Training (Phishing, Security, Privacy)
• Communication
• Reporting
• RACI Matrix

Module 3: Frameworks

• COBIT
• ITIL

Module 4: Configuration Management

• Asset Life Cycle
• CMDB
• Inventory

Module 5: GRC Tools

• Mapping
• Automation
• Compliance Tracking

Module 6: Data Governance

• Production
• Development
• Testing
• QA

Module 7: Risk Management

• Impact Analysis
• Risk Assessment (Quantitative Vs. Qualitative)
• Third-Party Risk
• Confidentiality
• Integrity
• Availability

Module 8: Threat Modeling

• Actor Characteristics
• Attack Patterns
• Frameworks (ATT&CK, CAPEC, STRIDE)

Module 9: Attack Surface

• Architecture Reviews
• Data Flows
• Trust Boundaries

Module 10: Compliance Strategies

• Industry-Specific Standards (PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27000)

Module 11: Security Frameworks

• NIST, CSF, CSA

Domain 2: Security Architecture

Module 12: Cloud Capabilities

• CASB (API-Based, Proxy-Based)
• Shadow IT Detection
• Shared Responsibility Model
• CI/CD Pipeline
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Container Security
• Orchestration
• Serverless Workloads

Module 13: Cloud Data Security

• Data Exposure
• Leakage
• Remanence
• Insecure Storage
• Encryption Keys

Module 14: Cloud Control Strategies

• Proactive, Detective, and Preventative Controls
• Customer-to-Cloud Connectivity
• Service Integration
• Continuous Authorisation

Module 15: Network Architecture

• Segmentation
• Microsegmentation
• VPN
• Always-On VPN
• API Integration

Module 16: Security Boundaries

• Asset Identification
• Management
• Attestation
• Data Perimeters
• Secure Zones

Module 17: Deperimeterization

• SASE
• SD-WAN
• Software-Defined Networking

Module 18: Zero Trust Concepts

• Defining Subject-Object Relationships

Domain 3: Security Engineering

Module 19: Automation

• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Event Triggers
• IaC
• Cloud APIs
• Generative AI
• Containerization
• Patching
• SOAR
• Workflow Automation

Module 20: Vulnerability Management

• Scanning
• Reporting
• SCAP (OVAL, XCCDF, CPE, CVE, CVSS)

Module 21: Advanced Cryptography

• PQC
• Key Stretching
• Homomorphic Encryption
• Forward Secrecy
• Hardware Acceleration

Module 22: Cryptographic Use Cases

• Data at Rest, in Transit, and in Use
• Secure Email
• Blockchain
• Privacy
• Compliance
• Certificate-Based Authentication

Module 23: Cryptographic Techniques

• Tokenization
• Code Signing
• Cryptographic Erase
• Digital Signatures
• Hashing
• Symmetric/Asymmetric Cryptography

Domain 4: Security Operations 

Module 24: Monitoring and Data Analysis

• SIEM (Event Parsing, Retention, False Positives/Negatives)
• Aggregate Analysis (Correlation, Prioritisation, Trends)
• Behavior Baselines (Network, Systems, Users)

Module 25: Vulnerabilities and Attack Surface

• Injection
• XSS
• Insecure Configurations
• Outdated Software
• Weak Ciphers
• Mitigations Include Input Validation
• Patching
• Encryption
• Defense-In-Depth

Module 26: Threat Hunting

• Internal Intelligence (Honeypots, UBA)
• External Intelligence (OSINT, Dark Web, ISACs)
• TIPs
• IoC Sharing (STIX, TAXII)
• Rule-Based Languages (Sigma, YARA, Snort)

Module 27: Incident Response

• Malware Analysis (sandboxing, IoC extraction, Code Stylometry)
• Reverse Engineering
• Metadata Analysis
• Data Recovery
• Root Cause Analysis

Who Should Attend this CompTIA SecurityX Certification Course?

This CompTIA SecurityX Certification Course is designed for experienced Cyber Security professionals seeking advanced knowledge of enterprise security, governance, risk management, and security operations. It is particularly beneficial for professionals such as:

• Security Architects
• Security Engineers
• Security Analysts
• Security Consultants
• Cyber Security Managers
• Network Security Engineers
• Cloud Security Professionals
• Risk and Compliance Professionals
• Incident Response Specialists
• IT Security Professionals

Prerequisites for the CompTIA SecurityX Certification Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this CompTIA SecurityX Certification Course. However, foundational IT administrative knowledge and security operations can help delegates gain maximum value from the course.

CompTIA SecurityX Certification Course Overview

CompTIA SecurityX Certification Course introduces advanced Cyber Security practices for enterprise environments. It covers governance, security architecture, and security operations. The course also explores risk management and compliance requirements.

This training develops knowledge of cloud security, threat modelling, and vulnerability management. Delegates learn how to implement security controls and assess risks. The course also strengthens cryptography and incident response capabilities.

This 4-Days course by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply advanced security practices in organisational environments. Delegates can support security operations, manage risks, and improve security resilience.

CompTIA SecurityX Certification Course Objectives

• To understand governance, risk management, and compliance principles within Cyber Security
• To develop knowledge of security architecture, cloud security, and Zero Trust concepts
• To learn vulnerability management, threat modelling, and attack surface analysis techniques
• To understand security automation, cryptographic technologies, and security engineering practices
• To strengthen threat hunting, incident response, and security operations capabilities
• To apply security frameworks, compliance requirements, and enterprise security controls effectively

Upon completing this CompTIA SecurityX Certification Course, delegates will be able to evaluate security risks, design secure architectures, and support enterprise security operations. They will gain practical knowledge of governance, security engineering, threat management, and incident response to strengthen organisational Cyber Security resilience.

What’s Included in this CompTIA SecurityX Certification Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Digital Delegate Pack
• Interactive Learning with 24*7 Support