CompTIA SecAI+

CompTIA SecAI+ is the first certification in our new expansion series, designed to help you secure, govern, and responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into cybersecurity operations. Gain the skills to defend AI systems, meet global compliance standards, and use AI to enhance threat detection, automation, and innovation while strengthening organizational resilience.

Skills you’ll learn:

• Apply AI concepts to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture.

• Secure AI systems using advanced controls and protections to safeguard data, models, and infrastructure.

• Leverage AI technologies to automate workflows, accelerate incident response, and scale security operations.

• Navigate global GRC frameworks to ensure ethical and compliant AI adoption across industries.

• Defend against AI-driven threats like adversarial attacks, automated malware, and malicious use of generative AI.

• Integrate AI securely into DevSecOps pipelines and enterprise security strategies.

Exam Details:

• Exam version: V1

• Exam series code: CY0-001

• Launch date: February 17, 2026

• Languages: English

• Recommended experience: 3–4 years in IT, including 2+ years hands-on cybersecurity; Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, or equivalent recommended.

• Retirement: Estimated 3 years after launch

Why SecAI+ Matters for Your Career:

• Addresses real-world AI security challenges, including adversarial attacks, prompt manipulation, and data poisoning.

• Teaches integration of AI into security operations centers (SOCs) and incident response workflows safely and effectively.

• Provides essential knowledge on emerging AI governance, risk, compliance, and ethical standards.

• Positions professionals to lead AI-ready cybersecurity teams in hybrid, cloud, and enterprise environments.

Audience & Experience Level:

SecAI+ is intended for experienced IT and cybersecurity professionals — such as security analysts, engineers, architects, SOC specialists, and governance officers — seeking to specialise in AI security or expand their strategic impact. Recommended experience is typically 3–4 years in IT, including at least 2 years in cybersecurity, bolstered by foundational certifications like Security+ or CySA+.