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CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001)

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SecAI+ CompTIA Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: AI and ML Fundamentals for SecurityYou are here

Cover ML/AI types, training and inference pipelines, LLMs, embeddings, and RAG - the basic AI concepts domain.

14
hours
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Phase 2: Adversarial ML and Prompt Injection

Study evasion (FGSM, PGD), poisoning, model inversion, membership inference, model theft, and direct/indirect prompt injection.

20
hours
3

Phase 3: OWASP LLM Top 10 and Secure MLOps

Memorize LLM01-LLM10, secure model registries, signed artifacts, secrets management, RBAC on training data, and AI supply chain controls.

18
hours
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Phase 4: AI-Assisted Security Operations

Apply AI to SOC alert triage, log analysis, phishing detection, and threat enrichment while controlling drift, bias, and hallucination.

14
hours
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Phase 5: AI Governance, MITRE ATLAS, and Mock Exams

Master NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, EU AI Act, MITRE ATLAS, model cards, AI red-teaming, then run timed mock exams.

14
hours
Estimated total study time
80 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the SecAI+ Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education requirement
Experience
CompTIA recommends 3-4 years in IT, including 2+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
Additional Requirements
  • Register and schedule the exam through Pearson VUE (test center or OnVUE remote proctoring)
  • Government-issued photo ID is required at the test center
  • Maintain the credential through CompTIA's Continuing Education (CE) program

SecAI+ Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

Suggested 8-12 week plan for candidates with Security+ or CySA+ background; CompTIA does not publish an official study timeline

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE (test center or OnVUE remote proctoring)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

CompTIA does not require a wait between the first and second attempts. A 14-day wait applies between the second and third attempts and between any subsequent attempts. Each attempt requires payment of the full exam fee.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$298 USD for a single-use voucher in the U.S. market; regional pricing and taxes may vary
Total Estimated Cost$298 USD for the exam-only path before taxes or optional training
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108 Practice Questions

Coverage mapped to AI fundamentals, securing AI systems, AI-assisted security, and AI governance, risk, and compliance.

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Detailed explanations help you isolate weak areas in prompt injection, adversarial ML, MLOps security, and AI governance.

2026 Updated

Aligned to CY0-001 objectives Version 2.0, with dated treatment of the OWASP LLM taxonomy, NIST AI RMF, and MITRE ATLAS.

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What You'll Study

11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

SecAI+ Exam Details

CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001)

Administered by CompTIA

Official Source
600 on a 100-900 scaled score
Passing Score
Maximum
Questions
60
Minutes
$298 USD for a single-use exam voucher in the U.S. market; regional pricing and taxes may vary
Exam Fee
Study time: CompTIA does not publish an official study-hour recommendation.
Prerequisites: CompTIA recommends 3-4 years in IT including 2+ years of hands-on cybersecurity, plus Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, or equivalent experience
Valid for: Valid for three years from the date the exam is passed

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official CompTIA content outline

Basic AI Concepts Related to Cybersecurity17%

ML/AI fundamentals, training and inference pipelines, supervised vs. unsupervised vs. reinforcement learning, LLMs, embeddings, RAG, and the AI threat surface.

Securing AI Systems40%

Adversarial attacks (FGSM, PGD), data poisoning, model inversion, membership inference, model theft, prompt injection, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, secure MLOps, and AI supply chain risk.

AI-Assisted Security24%

Using AI in SOC alert triage, log analysis, phishing detection, threat intelligence enrichment, and automated response while managing model drift, bias, and false positives.

AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance19%

NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, EU AI Act risk tiers, MITRE ATLAS, AI red-teaming, model cards, data minimization, and AI acceptable-use policies.

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