CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001)

CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) 

The CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) certification is a vendor-neutral cybersecurity certification designed to validate the knowledge and practical skills required to secure Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, manage AI-related risks, and apply AI technologies within cybersecurity operations. The certification focuses on the growing intersection of AI and cybersecurity, helping professionals understand both AI-driven threats and defensive security strategies. CompTIA SecAI+ is intended for cybersecurity professionals who want to build expertise in securing AI environments, protecting AI models and data pipelines, implementing AI governance practices, and leveraging AI to strengthen organizational security operations. The certification also addresses modern security challenges such as adversarial AI attacks, prompt injection, automated phishing, and malicious generative AI usage.

Exam Prerequisites

There are no mandatory prerequisites for the SecAI+ certification exam. However, CompTIA recommends:

• 3–4 years of IT experience
• At least 2 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
• Knowledge equivalent to Security+, CySA+, or PenTest+
• Candidates with prior experience in security operations, cloud security, governance, or AI systems may benefit the most from this certification.

Skills Validated

The CompTIA SecAI+ certification validates a candidate’s ability to:

• Understand AI concepts related to cybersecurity
• Secure AI systems and deployment environments
• Protect AI models, datasets, and pipelines
• Use AI-assisted technologies in security operations
• Automate threat detection and incident response workflows
• Implement governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) controls for AI
• Address ethical, regulatory, and compliance requirements for AI systems

Who should take the SecAI+ Certification?

This certification is suitable for professionals working in cybersecurity, AI governance, and cloud security environments, including:

• Cybersecurity Analysts
• SOC Analysts
• Security Engineers
• AI Security Specialists
• Cloud Security Engineers
• Security Architects
• Threat Analysts
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professionals
• Incident Responders
• DevSecOps Engineers
• AI Risk Management Professionals

It is also valuable for professionals involved in deploying, monitoring, or securing AI-enabled applications and infrastructures.

Exam Domains and Weightage

The CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) Exam covers the following topics - 

• Domain 1. Basic AI Concepts Related to Cybersecurity — 17%
• Domain 2. Securing AI Systems — 40%
• Domain 3. AI-Assisted Security — 24%
• Domain 4. AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance — 19%