CompTIA
Cybersecurity Analyst CySA+
EXAM CODES CS0-002 & CS0-003
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is a certification for cyber professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention and response through continuous security monitoring.
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CompTIA CASP+ gives you the Confidence to Design, Implement, and Manage Enterprise Solutions
Stand Out in Cybersecurity
Demonstrate Competency of Current Trends
— Make yourself a valuable team member and show your knowledge of current trends that affect the daily work of security analysts, such as cloud and hybrid environments.
Proactively Monitor and Detect
Demonstrate your skills in detecting and analyzing indicators of malicious activity using the most up-to-date methods and tools, such as threat intelligence, security information and event management (SIEM), endpoint detection and response (EDR) and extended detection and response (XDR).
Respond to Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities
Prove your knowledge of incident response and vulnerability management processes and highlight the communication skills critical to security analysis and compliance
What Skills Will You Learn?
Security Operations
Improve processes in security operations and differentiate between threat intelligence and threat hunting concepts; identify and analyze malicious activity using the appropriate tools and techniques
Vulnerability Management
Implement and analyze vulnerability assessments, prioritize vulnerabilities and make recommendations on mitigating attacks and vulnerability response
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Incident Response and Management
Apply updated concepts of attack methodology frameworks, perform incident response activities and understand the incident management lifecycle
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Reporting and Communication
Apply communication best practices in vulnerability management and incident response as it relates to stakeholders, action plans, escalation and metrics
Organizations That Contributed to the Development of CompTIA CySA+
COMPTIA CYSA+ PROVES CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS HAVE THE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR HIGH-STAKES CYBERSECURITY ANALYSIS
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"CompTIA CySA+ has been a pivotal point in my cybersecurity journey. The real-world focus of the course, along with hands-on labs and simulations, has given me the practical skills needed to identify and combat complex cyber threats.
This certification is not just about theory; it's a testament to my ability to protect organizations from evolving security risks. CompTIA CySA+ has undoubtedly set me on a path to success in the dynamic and critical field of cybersecurity." - Isabel Moreira,
Cloud Security Specialist
Isabel Moreira
Cloud Security Specialist
PROVE YOU HAVE THE SKILLS EMPLOYERS DEMAND AND PROACTIVELY DEFEND WITH CONFIDENCE
Examination Details
Exam Codes
CS0-003
Launch Date
June 6, 2023
Description
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification verifies that successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to detect and analyze indicators of malicious activity, understand threat intelligence and threat management, respond to attacks and vulnerabilities, perform incident response, &report and communicate related activity.
# of Questions
Maximum of 85 questions
Type of Questions
Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of Test
165 minutes
Passing Score
750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended Experience
Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience as an incident response analyst or security operations center (SOC) analyst, or equivalent experience.
Languages
English, with Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish to follow
Retirement
TBD – Usually three years after launch
Testing Provider
Pearson VUE
Price
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How Does CompTIA CySA+ Compare?
Exam Focus
Vendor Neutral
Performance-based Questions
Experience Level
Security analytics, intrusion detection and response
Yes
Yes
Intermediate
Pentesting methodology
Yes
No
Intermediate
Defensible security and continuous security monitoring
Yes
No
Intermediate
Auditing and vulnerability assessment
Yes
No
Advanced
EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
COMPTIA OFFERS A WEALTH OF CERTIFICATION TRAINING THAT IS DESIGNED FOR EXAM SUCCESS
Exam Preparation
COMPTIA OFFERS A WEALTH OF CERTIFICATION TRAINING THAT IS DESIGNED FOR EXAM SUCCESS
Exam Preparation
Keep your certification up to date with CompTIA’s Continuing Education (CE) program. It’s designed to be a continued validation of your expertise and a tool to expand your skillset. It’s also the ace up your sleeve when you’re ready to take the next step in your career.
Get the most out of your certification
Information technology is an incredibly dynamic field, creating new opportunities and challenges every day. Participating in our Continuing Education program will enable you to stay current with new and evolving technologies, and remain a sought-after IT and security expert.
The CompTIA Continuing Education program
Your CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification is good for three years from the date of your exam. The CE program allows you to extend your certification in three-year intervals, through activities and training that relate to the content of your certification. Like CASP+ itself, CASP+ CE also carries globally-recognized ISO/ANSI accreditation status.
It’s easy to renew
You can participate in a number of activities and training programs — including higher certifications — to renew your CASP+ certification. Collect at least 75 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in three years and upload them to your certification account. Your CASP+ will automatically renew when you do this!
CASP+ can be Renewed
60
CEUs needed for renewal
