CompTIA Cybersecurity Training Pathway

CompTIA certifications are globally recognised benchmarks for cybersecurity capability. Whether building foundational knowledge or advancing into specialised technical areas, the CompTIA pathway provides a structured progression for security practitioners.

Poleis delivers high-quality, practical, exam-aligned training designed to help professionals build capability, strengthen applied knowledge, and pass their certification exams with confidence.

Security+ (Security fundamentals)

Security+ provides the essential foundation for cybersecurity professionals. It covers the core security, risk and infrastructure concepts required to operate effectively in modern environments.

• Security principles, controls and architecture fundamentals
• Network security, identity and access management
• Risk management and incident response basics
• Exam preparation and practice scenarios

Suitable for individuals beginning their security career or seeking formal validation of foundational knowledge.

CySA+ (Security analytics and threat detection)

CySA+ focuses on threat detection, analysis, investigation and behavioural analytics. It is ideal for security analysts, SOC staff and practitioners advancing beyond fundamentals.

• Threat intelligence and adversary behaviour
• Security operations, SIEM and log analysis
• Vulnerability management and detection techniques
• Incident investigation workflows and response

Training is practical, scenario-based, and aligned to modern SOC practices.

PenTest+ (Penetration testing & ethical hacking)

PenTest+ is designed for individuals pursuing hands-on penetration testing roles or strengthening offensive security capability.

• Planning and scoping penetration tests
• Reconnaissance and enumeration techniques
• Exploitation, post-exploitation and reporting
• Tools, scripting and methodology alignment

Training includes practical exercises and red-team style interpretation.

SecurityX (Advanced security engineering & architecture)

SecurityX (formerly CASP/CAS-005) is CompTIA’s most advanced security certification. It focuses on enterprise security architecture, engineering and advanced defensive strategy.

• Advanced governance, risk and technical architecture
• Complex enterprise security solutions and design
• Threat modelling and advanced defensive controls
• Hands-on exercises aligned to real enterprise scenarios

This training is ideal for senior security engineers, architects and consultants.

How we deliver training

All CompTIA training delivered by Poleis is:

• Exam-aligned — following CompTIA objectives and update cycles
• Practical — with real-world security interpretation
• Structured — clear progression and focused learning outcomes
• Supportive — optional mentoring and exam readiness guidance

Who this training is for

This training pathway is ideal for:

• Professionals beginning a cybersecurity career
• Security analysts, SOC teams and blue-team practitioners
• Penetration testers and red-team operators
• Security engineers and architects advancing to senior roles