CompTIA Introduces New SecAI+ Certification to Address AI Security

The new certification focuses on securing AI systems and leveraging AI in cybersecurity

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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CompTIA, a leading provider of IT training and certifications, has introduced a new professional certification called CompTIA SecAI+. The certification is designed to address the growing need for skilled professionals who can both defend against and leverage AI technologies in modern cybersecurity environments. CompTIA SecAI+ covers best practices, processes, systems and tools to ensure AI platforms and functionality are secure, as well as how AI can be used to improve and automate critical security and compliance procedures.

Why it matters

As AI becomes more integrated into core business processes, the ability to secure AI systems and manage AI-related risks has become a critical capability for modern cybersecurity professionals. CompTIA SecAI+ aims to validate the skills needed to work in environments where AI systems and AI-enabled tools are present.

The details

CompTIA SecAI+ was developed by over 400 industry subject matter experts from around the world. It is vendor-neutral and applies across cloud providers, AI platforms, development frameworks and deployment environments. The certification complements existing cybersecurity certifications like CompTIA Security+, CySA+ and PenTest+, allowing professionals to showcase their advanced AI security skills.

  • CompTIA SecAI+ was introduced on February 17, 2026.

The players

CompTIA

The leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifications.

Katie Hoenicke

Chief product officer at CompTIA.

Dr. James Stanger

Chief technology evangelist at CompTIA.

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What they’re saying

“As AI expands into core business processes, the ability to secure AI systems, manage AI-related risk and support responsible AI governance has become a defining capability for modern cybersecurity job roles.”

— Katie Hoenicke, Chief product officer (CompTIA)

“CompTIA SecAI+ addresses the cybersecurity-AI trifecta. First, it focuses on the best practices, processes, systems and tools to ensure that AI platforms and functionality are as secure as possible. Next, it illustrates how to improve and de-friction processes such as incident response, security analytics, threat intelligence and penetration testing. Finally, it instructs on how, with the guidance of humans, AI can automate critical compliance and risk management procedures.”

— Dr. James Stanger, Chief technology evangelist (CompTIA)

What’s next

CompTIA has also released new learning products for the CompTIA SecAI+ exam, including CertMaster Study, CertMaster Labs and CertMaster Perform. These learning experiences are designed around practical scenarios that reflect how security teams work with AI systems in production.

The takeaway

The introduction of CompTIA SecAI+ highlights the growing importance of securing AI systems and leveraging AI technologies in modern cybersecurity environments. This new certification aims to validate the skills needed to work effectively in these AI-driven security landscapes.