CompTIA CAS-004 : CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Exam

Exam Code: CAS-004

Exam Name: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Exam

Updated: Oct 10, 2026

Q & A: 620 Questions and Answers

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CompTIA CAS-004 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Security Engineering	20%	- Given a scenario, analyze emerging technologies to enhance security controls and determine an effective solution 1. Quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography 2. Blockchain and distributed ledger technology 3. Machine learning and artificial intelligence 4. Homomorphic encryption 5. Security automation and DevSecOps - Given a scenario, apply cryptographic solutions to meet enterprise objectives 1. Cryptographic algorithms 2. Key management and lifecycle 3. Digital signatures and certificates 4. Secure protocols 5. Public key infrastructure (PKI) - Given a scenario, analyze the security requirements for cryptographic implementations 1. Compliance and regulatory requirements 2. Performance and scalability considerations 3. Key compromise and recovery 4. Cryptographic attack mitigation
Topic 2: Security Operations	30%	- Given a scenario, apply security solutions to enable enterprise resilience 1. Business continuity planning 2. Capacity planning 3. Penetration Testing 4. Redundency and fault tolerance 5. Incident response and recovery - Given a scenario, apply security solutions to support integrated operational workflows 1. Identity and access management 2. Asset management and compliance monitoring 3. Automation and orchestration 4. Configuration management - Given a scenario, apply security solutions to support enterprise risk management 1. Continuous monitoring 2. Risk response development 3. Risk identification and measurement 4. Risk analysis and prioritization
Topic 3: Governance, Risk, and Compliance	20%	- Given a scenario, apply security solutions to support information security governance 1. Legal and regulatory compliance 2. Security awareness training 3. Security controls and procedures 4. Security policy framework - Given a scenario, apply security solutions to support enterprise risk management 1. Risk frameworks 2. Risk appetite and tolerance 3. Risk register and risk matrix 4. Risk treatment and mitigation
Topic 4: Security Architecture	30%	- Given a scenario, analyze the requirements for security architecture and determine an effective solution 1. Secure communication channels 2. Network infrastructure security 3. Enterprise virtualization 4. Network segmentation 5. Microservices and API security 6. Container security 7. Advanced perimeter security 8. Zero Trust Architecture - Given a cloud deployment model, analyze the security requirements for the deployment and determine an effective solution 1. Cloud security deployment considerations 2. Third-party cloud services 3. Evaluate cloud service providers 4. Security of cloud-hosted workloads - Given a scenario, analyze the security requirements and objectives to determine an effective strategy 1. Asset protection 2. Business objectives 3. Non-repudiation 4. Functional requirements 5. Security objectives 6. Layered security architecture 7. Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)

CompTIA CAS-004 Exam: Essential Q&A

What is the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) exam about?

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) is an official CompTIA exam, registered under exam code CAS-004. Passing it earns the CompTIA CASP certification at the Expert level. It also links to CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CISSP, CISM. As an internationally recognized capacity standard, this credential speaks for your ability wherever your career takes you.

What topics are covered in the CAS-004 exam?

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) syllabus comprises 4 official domains. The heaviest include Security Operations (30%), Security Engineering (20%), and Security Architecture (30%). The complete outline is above on this page; a short, efficient study plan starts with knowing exactly where the marks live.

How many questions are on the CAS-004 exam, and how long does it last?

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) exam packs Up to 165 questions into 165 minutes. Short-term preparation works best when every session is realistic, so run timed simulations in the Pass4cram engine, keep your flag-and-return rhythm tight, and let repeated full-length runs build the pace the clock demands.

What score passes CAS-004, and what is the exam fee?

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) requires Pass/Fail scale (no fixed score; scaled scoring) to pass, with an official registration fee of $370 USD. Retakes bill the full $370 USD again, so speed should never mean gambling. Compress your preparation with the Pass4cram practice tests, and book once your scores clear the requirement reliably.

What are the prerequisites for the CAS-004 exam?

Recommended: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501 or SY0-601) and CompTIA Network+ (N10-008), or equivalent experience; minimum 10 years of IT administration experience with at least 5 years of hands-on security experience

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Can I try the CAS-004 material before buying, and is it updated?

Yes to both. Pass4cram provides a free demo of the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) questions so you can verify the quality first, and after purchase the newest practice material is free for one year from the date of your order. When that year ends, extending the update service costs 50% of the regular price.

What if I fail the CAS-004 exam, and how is my purchase delivered?

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CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Sample Questions:

Question #1

A security engineer is reviewing Apache web server logs and has identified the following pattern in the log:
GET https://example.com/image5/../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1 200 OK
The engineer has also reviewed IDS and firewall logs and established a correlation to an external IP address.
Which of the following can be determined regarding the vulnerability and response?

A. A directory traversal attack was successful at reading the /etc/passwd file, and the system should avoid passing user-supplied input to the filesystem.
B. A cross-site request forgery attack was successful at reading the /etc/passwd file, and the system should avoid passing user-supplied input to HTTP POST commands.
C. A brute-force authentication attempt was successful, and the system should implement salting as part of the password hashing algorithm.
D. A cross-site scripting attack was successful at reading the /etc/passwd file, and the system should avoid passing user-supplied input to REST API.

Reveal Solution Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A 🗳️