Your launchpad for the CompTIA Security AI Practitioner certification. Review the exam basics and domain breakdown below, then dive into an interactive study guide for each domain — complete with key concepts, flashcards, and a knowledge-check quiz.
CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001, V1) launched February 17, 2026 and is aimed at IT and security professionals who use AI tools in their daily work. CompTIA recommends 3–4 years of IT experience with at least 2 years in cybersecurity.
Domain 2 carries the most weight by far — prioritize it, but don't neglect the others since every domain is tested.
AI types & terminology, prompt engineering, data security & RAG, the secure AI lifecycle, and AI-driven threats.
Threat-modeling frameworks, model & gateway controls, access & data security controls, monitoring/auditing, and AI-specific attacks.
AI tools & use cases in SecOps, AI-enabled attacks from the attacker's perspective, and security automation with AI.
Governance structures & roles, responsible AI principles & risks, and compliance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001).
Each domain page follows the same four-tab structure:
