CompTIA SecAI+

Finance available Enquire Enrol Now Enquire Enrol Now → Home / IT / CompTIA / CompTIA SecAI+ Industry-Recognised IT Cert CompTIA SecAI+ SecAI+ is CompTIA’s new certification for the intersection of AI and cybersecurity — securing AI systems, using AI to strengthen security, and governing AI responsibly. A forward-looking credential for a fast-emerging field. Foundational security and AI knowledge helps but isn’t mandatory. Enrol Now — Finance Options Duration 3–6 weeks Format 100% online Prerequisites None needed Access 12 months Get started today First name* Email address* Contact number* Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_6" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); June Sale · Ends 30 June About this certification What Is CompTIA SecAI+? A new, vendor-neutral certification for the fast-emerging intersection of AI and cybersecurity. The certification explained CompTIA SecAI+ is a new, vendor-neutral certification (exam CY0-001) that validates the skills to work where AI and cybersecurity meet. It’s built and maintained by CompTIA, a non-profit trade association, so it proves capabilities that apply across any organisation’s systems, not just one vendor’s tools. It covers the field end to end: securing AI systems against new kinds of attack; applying AI to cybersecurity to strengthen detection and response; and AI governance, risk and compliance so AI is used responsibly and within the rules. SecAI+ is aimed at security professionals, IT staff and data professionals moving into AI security. There are no strict prerequisites, though foundational cyber and AI knowledge is recommended. It’s a forward-looking credential for one of the fastest-emerging areas of the industry. New CompTIA certification (exam CY0-001) for AI security 4 core areas, from securing AI to governance, risk and compliance AI + security focus — skills for where AI and cybersecurity meet 100% vendor-neutral — skills that apply across any organisation’s systems Is this for me? This Course Is for You If… CompTIA SecAI+ suits anyone working where AI and cybersecurity meet — whether you’re securing AI, using it to defend, or governing how it’s used. Cybersecurity Professionals Already work in security and want to extend your skills to securing and defending AI systems. IT Administrators Support systems that increasingly rely on AI, and want to understand how to keep them secure. Data & AI Professionals Build or work with AI and machine-learning systems and want to secure and govern them properly. Security Analysts Want to use AI for detection and response, and to recognise the new threats AI introduces. Compliance & Risk Staff Responsible for governance and regulation, and need to manage the risks AI brings to the organisation. Hands-On Learners Learn best by doing — practise real security tasks and scenarios as you go. Course structure & curriculum What You’ll Learn — Module by Module The course runs across 6 modules covering the four core areas of SecAI+, from AI concepts through to governance, risk and compliance, plus exam prep. That’s around 6 hours of video, with practice questions throughout. 1 Introduction to SecAI+ Why AI security matters · How the exam works · How to get the most from the course ~0.5 hr 2 AI Concepts for Cybersecurity Core AI and machine-learning concepts · How AI is used in security · Key terminology ~1 hr 3 Securing AI Systems Threat modelling for AI · Attacks on AI/ML (e.g. data poisoning, prompt injection) · Security controls for AI ~1.5 hrs 4 AI-Assisted Security Using AI for detection and incident response · AI in security operations · Benefits and limitations ~1 hr 5 AI Governance, Risk & Compliance Responsible and ethical AI · Governance frameworks · Risk and regulatory compliance ~1 hr 6 Exam Preparation & Practice Questions Practice questions · Weak-area review · Exam-day readiness ~1 hr What the course covers AI Concepts & Securing AI Core AI & machine-learning concepts Key AI security terminology Threat modelling for AI Attacks on AI/ML (data poisoning, prompt injection) Security controls for AI Monitoring & auditing AI systems AI-Assisted Security AI for threat detection AI-assisted incident response Security automation AI in security operations Benefits of AI-assisted defence Limitations & pitfalls Governance, Risk & Compliance Responsible & ethical AI AI governance frameworks AI risk management Regulatory compliance Organisational structures Policies for AI use What’s included Everything You Need to Succeed Each course includes the materials, hands-on practice, and support you need to learn the skills properly and walk into the exam ready. 12 Months Course Access Full access to all course materials and activities for 12 months. Study on any device, online 24/7. Never lose your progress. Expert Video Lessons Clear, on-demand video lessons covering every objective on the CY0-001 exam — learn at your own pace and rewatch as often as you like. Hands-On Activities & Practice Tests Guided hands-on activities built around real AI-security scenarios, plus practice questions modelled on the CY0-001 exam, so you build real skills and walk in knowing what to expect. Account Manager Support A dedicated account manager to keep you on track, answer your questions, and help you arrange your exam when you’re ready. Help when you need it → Certificate & Digital Badge Complete the course and you’ll receive a Career Smarter certificate of completion and a shareable digital badge for your LinkedIn and CV. The official CompTIA SecAI+ certification itself comes from passing the exam. Shareable & verifiable → 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee Not the right course? If you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling, we’ll refund you — no fuss. Risk-free enrolment → In practice CompTIA SecAI+ in the Real World AI is now woven through the systems we defend. See the kind of work SecAI+ trains you for. Securing AI AI-Assisted Defence Governing AI Securing AI Protecting the AI systems an organisation now relies on AI models bring new attack surfaces — poisoned training data, prompt injection, model theft. SecAI+ teaches you to threat-model AI systems and apply the right controls, so the AI your organisation depends on can’t be quietly turned against it. CompTIA SecAI+ in action Spotting that a chatbot is vulnerable to prompt injection — and locking it down — before an attacker exploits it. AI-Assisted Defence Using AI to defend faster than attackers move AI can sift huge volumes of alerts, flag anomalies and speed up incident response. SecAI+ teaches you to apply AI tools in security operations — and to know their limits, so you trust them appropriately. CompTIA SecAI+ in action Letting an AI tool triage thousands of alerts so the team focuses on the handful that genuinely matter. Governing AI Making sure AI is used responsibly and within the rules As organisations adopt AI, someone has to manage the risk, ethics and compliance. SecAI+ covers governance frameworks and regulation, so you can help an organisation use AI safely and stay on the right side of the rules. CompTIA SecAI+ in action Setting the policy and guardrails that let teams adopt AI confidently — without creating compliance or reputational risk. Exam details About the CompTIA SecAI+ Exam CompTIA SecAI+ is a single exam — CY0-001. It’s an optional add-on here: add your exam voucher at checkout, and we’ll help you book it through Pearson VUE when you’re ready — online with a proctor, or at a test centre. Exam One(CY0-001) Format MC + performance Level Professional Focus AI security Mode Online or test centre Booking We help arrange What to Expect on Exam Day The CompTIA SecAI+ exam is booked and sat through Pearson VUE. You can take it online with a remote proctor, or at a local test centre — whenever you’re ready. 1 Booking When you feel ready, your account manager helps you arrange the official CY0-001 exam and book through Pearson VUE — online or at a test centre near you. 2 Equipment required For online testing you need a laptop or desktop (not a mobile or tablet), a working webcam and microphone, a quiet private room, and a stable internet connection. 3 On the day You’ll work through a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions that ask you to complete real tasks in a simulated environment — not just multiple choice. 4 Results You’ll get your result with a report showing how you did across the exam areas. Pass and you’re CompTIA SecAI+ certified. 5 Rescheduling If something comes up, you can reschedule through Pearson VUE up to 24 hours before your exam. Your account manager can help if you’re not sure how. As SecAI+ is a brand-new certification, full exam details are confirmed by CompTIA at the point of booking. Career Growth Path Where This Certification Takes You SecAI+ takes you into the fast-emerging field of AI security. See where it leads — and the certifications that take you further. Where You Are Now Security or IT background helpful CompTIA SecAI+ £45k–£65k avg. You are here AI Security Analyst £50k–£70k avg. AI Security Engineer £65k–£90k avg. AI Security / Compliance Lead £85k–£120k avg. AI security is one of the fastest-emerging fields in cybersecurity SecAI+ validates the skills to secure and govern AI systems Recommended next certifications → Security foundation CompTIA Security+ The cornerstone security cert that underpins AI security work. £35k–£55kLearn more → → SOC analysis CompTIA CySA+ Detection and response skills that pair with AI-assisted security. £45k–£60kLearn more → → Data literacy CompTIA Data+ Understand the data that powers the AI you’re securing. £28k–£40kLearn more → → Go advanced CompTIA SecurityX Progress to CompTIA’s most advanced security certification. £60k–£85kLearn more → Go further for less Why stop here? Get our entire IT library. Upgrade to the IT Certification Training Bundle and unlock 12 months’ access to our full range of CompTIA, Cisco and Microsoft certification courses — dozens of certifications for one price. Add the upgrade in one click in the enrolment form below. Explore the Bundle Pricing Simple, Transparent Pricing One course, no hidden extras. Add your official CY0-001 exam at checkout when you’re ready. Course only — right for you if… You already have a solid security and AI grounding and just want the focused SecAI+ course to get you exam-ready. Course + Security+ foundation — right for you if… You want to build the cornerstone security knowledge that underpins AI security. Add the CompTIA Security+ course at checkout for just £100. CompTIA SecAI+ — Sale Price inc. VAT Everything you need to prepare for the CY0-001 exam. Add your official exam voucher at checkout when you’re ready. 12 Months Course Access Study anytime, on any device, 24/7 Expert Video Lessons Covering every CY0-001 objective Hands-On Activities & Practice Questions Built around real AI-security scenarios Account Manager Support Helps you arrange the official CY0-001 exam 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee Change your mind, get a refund Certificate & Digital Badge On course completion — shareable & verifiable Finance available at checkout · 14-day money-back guarantee Pay Monthly From /month CAREER SMARTER LTD is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Limited t/a Payl8r who is authorised by the FCA under Ref. Number 675283. Credit is subject to creditworthiness and affordability assessments. Missed payments may affect your credit file, future borrowing and incur fees. Representative Example: £440.00 over 12 months at 2.50% fixed per month. Rep APR 65.5%. Monthly: £47.67. Total repayable: £572.04. 0% interest rate applies only where the loan is repaid in full within 3 months. Finance Options Team & Corporate Bulk discounts available Training 3 or more employees? Get volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and custom reporting. Talk to Our Team FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know before you enrol. What is CompTIA SecAI+ and who is it for? SecAI+ (exam CY0-001) is CompTIA’s new, vendor-neutral certification for the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. It validates skills in securing AI systems, using AI to strengthen security, and governing AI responsibly. It’s aimed at security professionals, IT staff and data professionals moving into AI security. How long does the course take? The course is around 6 hours of video, so most learners complete it in 3–6 weeks alongside other commitments. There’s no time limit: you have 12 months’ access, so you can study at whatever pace suits you. How do I take the exam? The official CY0-001 exam is an optional add-on — choose Include Exam at checkout to add your voucher, or buy the course now and add it later. You book and sit it through Pearson VUE, online with a proctor or at a test centre. Do I need experience first? There are no strict prerequisites. Foundational security and AI knowledge helps you get the most from the course, but it isn’t required — the course introduces the AI concepts you need as it goes. Is AI security a real career? Yes — and it’s growing fast. As organisations adopt AI, they need people who can secure it, defend with it, and govern it responsibly. AI security is one of the fastest-emerging fields in cybersecurity, and SecAI+ is built to validate exactly those skills. How does finance at checkout work? At checkout you can choose flexible finance options to spread the cost. You’ll gain immediate full access to all course materials and activities as soon as your first payment is confirmed. 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