SecAI+ CY0-001

CompTIA SecAI+ CY0-001 Exam Objectives

CompTIA's SecAI+ (launched February 2026 in the Expansion Series) is organized into four domains, and the weighting is lopsided: Securing AI Systems alone is 40% of the CY0-001 exam. Knowing the split tells you where your study hours actually pay off.

4 domains|550 questions| 40–80 hours (with Security+-level fundamentals already in place)

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CY0-001 Domains & Weights

1.0Basic AI Concepts Related to Cybersecurity

17%

AI and machine-learning fundamentals through a security lens — model types, training versus inference, generative AI, and the terminology the other three domains build on.

2.0Securing AI Systems

40%

The heart of the exam: threats against AI systems — prompt injection, data poisoning, model theft, insecure integrations — and the controls, testing, and hardening that protect the AI lifecycle.

3.0AI-assisted Security

24%

Using AI as a defender: AI-augmented detection, triage, and response in security operations, plus the limits and failure modes of AI-assisted tooling.

4.0AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance

19%

Governance programs, risk management, and regulatory and privacy considerations for AI adoption, including responsible-AI requirements.

SecAI+ Objectives FAQ

How many domains are on the SecAI+ CY0-001 exam?

Four: Basic AI Concepts Related to Cybersecurity (17%), Securing AI Systems (40%), AI-assisted Security (24%), and AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance (19%). The exam has a maximum of 60 questions in 60 minutes, with a passing score of 600 on a 100–900 scale.

Which SecAI+ domain is weighted the most?

Securing AI Systems at 40% — nearly half the exam. If you're short on study time, prioritize AI threats (prompt injection, data poisoning, model theft) and their mitigations.

Do I need Security+ before taking SecAI+?

There are no formal prerequisites, but CompTIA recommends 3–4 years of IT experience and roughly 2 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience — about Security+, CySA+, or PenTest+ level.

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