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CompTIA SecAI+ Is Coming Soon: A New Era of AI-Driven Cybersecurity

CompTIA SecAI+ Is Coming Soon: A New Era of AI-Driven Cybersecurity

Jan 7th 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape — introducing powerful new defenses while also creating entirely new risks. To meet this challenge, CompTIA is launching CompTIA SecAI+, the first certification in its new Expansion Series, focused on securing, governing, and responsibly integrating AI into cybersecurity operations.

CompTIA SecAI+ is scheduled to launch on February 17, 2026, and is designed for professionals who want to stay ahead as AI becomes deeply embedded in modern security strategies.

Why CompTIA SecAI+ Matters

AI is now used across threat detection, automation, and security analytics — but it is also being exploited by attackers through automated phishing, adversarial machine learning, and malicious use of generative AI.

CompTIA SecAI+ addresses this evolving reality by validating skills needed to:

  • Secure AI systems and data

  • Manage AI-related risk and compliance

  • Apply AI ethically within cybersecurity environments

  • Use AI to strengthen security operations without increasing exposure

This certification helps bridge the gap between traditional cybersecurity knowledge and the emerging demands of AI-powered environments.

Skills You’ll Gain with SecAI+

CompTIA SecAI+ focuses on practical, real-world skills across four key areas:

AI Concepts for Cybersecurity (17%)

  • Core AI principles such as machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and automation

  • Security use cases for AI in detection, defense, and operations

  • Recognition of AI-driven threats, including automated malware and adversarial attacks

Securing AI Systems (40%)

  • Protecting AI models, data, and infrastructure

  • Applying security controls across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments

  • Defending against attacks targeting AI training data and inference processes

AI-Assisted Security Operations (24%)

  • Enhancing threat detection and response using AI tools

  • Automating workflows for alert triage and incident response

  • Applying AI to behavior analysis, monitoring, and threat modeling

AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (19%)

  • Understanding global AI governance and regulatory requirements

  • Integrating GRC practices throughout the AI lifecycle

  • Applying ethical standards and frameworks such as GDPR and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

Who Should Consider CompTIA SecAI+?

CompTIA SecAI+ is ideal for:

  • Cybersecurity analysts and engineers

  • Security architects and DevSecOps professionals

  • Risk, compliance, and governance teams

  • IT professionals supporting AI-enabled systems

Anyone working in environments where AI intersects with security will benefit from the knowledge validated by this certification.

Launching February 17, 2026

CompTIA SecAI+ represents a major step forward in cybersecurity education, addressing one of the most critical skill gaps in the industry today. As organizations continue to adopt AI technologies, professionals who understand how to secure and govern them will be in high demand.

Stay informed as CompTIA SecAI+ approaches its February 17, 2026 launch. This certification is set to become a key credential for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

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