By Chris Hare, N2K Project Management Specialist and Content Developer
Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly transforming both the cybersecurity industry and the way professionals protect digital systems. To remain relevant in this rapidly evolving space, it is critical to understand how AI intersects with cybersecurity.
These topics are all addressed in the forthcoming CompTIA SecAI+ certification, a comprehensive new exam from the largest vendor-neutral certification authority.
What is CompTIA SecAI+?
SecAI+ is CompTIA’s first certification focused on artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.
This certification is designed to help mid-career cybersecurity professionals demonstrate practical AI tool competencies for potential and current employers.
The SecAI+ certification complements other in-demand credentials, such as CompTIA’s Security+, CYSA+, and PenTest+. If you already hold one of these certifications and are ready to demonstrate your AI skills as well, the SecAI+ is a solid next step.
Why AI skills matter more than ever
A growing number of cybersecurity professionals reference AI competencies as part of their core requirements, and AI-based threats and defenses are now their own category of cybersecurity expertise. Fortunately, cybersecurity professionals who need to validate their skills have a growing list of accredited industry exams to choose from. As organizations adopt AI for both offensive and defensive operations, they are looking for professionals who can:
- Recognize how AI can be used for malicious and defense purposes
- Respond to unpredictable AI-driven scenarios
- Leverage AI tools to automate and enhance threat detection
- Understand AI-specific governance, risks, and compliance requirements
How to prepare for the CompTIA SecAI+ exam
If you’re considering SecAI+, now is the time to build a foundation in both cybersecurity and AI fundamentals. Although the SecAI+ certification won’t be available until 2026, there are a few ways you can start preparing today:
- Revisit foundational certifications like Security+, CYSA+, and PenTest+.
- Explore AI trends and innovations through podcasts like CyberWire Daily, Hacking Humans, Palo Alto Network’s Threat Vector, The FAIK Files, or The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast.
- Subscribe to N2K’s product updates for alerts on our CompTIA SecAI+ certification practice exam, along with other upcoming exams, insights, and tools from additional top industry vendors such as Microsoft, Amazon, PMI, Google, Cisco, and more.
Stay ahead of the curve with N2K
N2K specializes in transforming complex certifications into achievable goals. We’re currently developing a SecAI+ practice exam, targeted for release in late 2025.
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