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CompTIA SecAI+

Advanced, AI-focused cybersecurity certification launched by CompTIA in February 2026. Covers prompt injection defense, LLM threat modeling, AI-driven threat intelligence, and securing AI/ML pipelines. Security+ level knowledge is the recommended prerequisite.

Exam

CY0-001

Duration

35h

Format

CertMaster supported and instructor guided

Passing Score

600 out of 900

What you'll learn

✓Identify and defend against AI-specific threats including prompt injection, model poisoning, and adversarial attacks
✓Apply AI-driven tools and techniques for threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and security monitoring
✓Implement governance and compliance frameworks for responsible AI deployment in security operations
✓Secure AI and machine learning pipelines from development through production
✓Analyze risks associated with large language models and autonomous AI agents in enterprise environments

Curriculum

Domain breakdown reflects the official CY0-001 exam objectives.

AI Concepts and the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
20% ~7h
AI Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
25% ~9h
Securing AI Systems and Pipelines
30% ~11h
AI-Augmented Security Operations
25% ~8h
Exam %Est. Time

Who this is for

Cybersecurity Professionals

Security practitioners seeking to expand expertise into AI-driven threat detection and response

Security Analysts and SOC Teams

Analysts and operations teams already working with AI-augmented tools who want structured certification preparation

IT Professionals Pursuing AI Security Certification

Individuals preparing for the CompTIA SecAI+ CY0-001 exam and a career at the intersection of AI and security

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