CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats through continuous security monitoring.

Why is it different?

About the exam

The new CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) exam coming in June 2023!

If you took the recent CompTIA CySA+ beta exam, thank you for your support! Please remember that beta exam results will not be available until the launch of the live exam in June 2023.

As attackers have learned to evade traditional signature-based solutions, such as firewalls and anti-virus software, an analytics-based approach within the IT security industry is increasingly important for organizations. CompTIA CySA+ applies behavioral analytics to networks to improve the overall state of security through identifying and combating malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in an enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface. It will validate an IT professional’s ability to proactively defend and continuously improve the security of an organization. CySA+ will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:

  • Leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques
  • Analyze and interpret data
  • Identify and address vulnerabilities
  • Suggest preventative measures
  • Effectively respond to and recover from incidents

CompTIA CySA+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.

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What Skills Will You Learn?

HARDWARE

Threat and Vulnerability Management

Utilize and apply proactive threat intelligence to support organizational security and perform vulnerability management activities

Software and Systems Security

Apply security solutions for infrastructure management and explain software & hardware assurance best practices

SOFTWARE TROUBLESHOOTING

Compliance and Assessment

Apply security concepts in support of organizational risk mitigation and understand the importance of frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls

Security Operations and Monitoring

Analyze data as part of continuous security monitoring activities and implement configuration changes to existing controls to improve security

NETWORKING

Incident Response

Apply the appropriate incident response procedure, analyze potential indicators of compromise, and utilize basic digital forensics techniques

Organizations that have contributed to the development of CySA+

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Jobs that use CompTIA CySA+

Security analyst

-Tier II SOC analyst
-Security monitoring

Threat intelligence analyst

Security engineer

Application security analyst

Incident response or handler

Compliance analyst

Threat hunter

Exam Details

Exam Codes CS0-002 CS0-003 
Launch Date  April 21, 2020 June 6, 2023 
Exam Description The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification verifies that successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques, analyze and interpret data, identify and address vulnerabilities, suggest preventative measures, and effectively respond to and recover from incidents. 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, and report and communicate related activity.
Number 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 information security or related 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, JapaneseEnglish, with Japanese,  Portuguese and Spanish to follow 
Retirement  December 5, 2023 – English,  Japanese to follow.TBD – Usually three years after launch 
Testing Provider Pearson VUE
Price $381 USD (See all pricing)


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What’s in this version

The new exam has been updated to address industry changes, as well as the need for security analysts to focus on software security and be more proactive with their defense and threat intelligence. Security Analysts must also ensure their tasks comply to IT regulatory standards that affect their daily work. With the end goal of proactively defending and continuously improving the security of an organization, CySA+ will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:

  • Leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques
  • Analyze and interpret data
  • Identify and address vulnerabilities
  • Suggest preventative measures
  • Effectively respond to and recover from incidents

How Does CompTIA CySA+ Compare?

 

 EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Performance Based Questions
  
Vendor NeutralYesYes YesYes
Experience LevelIntermediateIntermediateIntermediateAdvanced
Exam FocusSecurity analytics, intrusion detection and responsePentesting MethodologyDefensible security and continuous security monitoringAuditing and vulnerability assessment

 

Exam Preparation

CompTIA offers a wealth of certification training that is designed for exam success. Find out more and explore all training options.

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Train anywhere, anytime. Master all exam objectives through learning content that is enhanced with videos, flash cards and performance-based questions. Confirm your learning progress with an included practice test.

 

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Go into your CySA+ certification exam with confidence. Adaptive exam preparation in this intelligent online training companion will reinforce what you already know and fill the gaps in areas you need to improve.

 

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Study Guides for CySA+

Developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate, Study Guides are available in print or eBook format and packed with informative and engaging content tied to exam objectives.

 

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Whether you’re looking for in-classroom or live online training, CompTIA offers best-in-class instructor-led training for both individuals and teams. You can also find training among CompTIA’s vast network of Authorized Training Partners.

 

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Renewal

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 CySA+ 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.

It’s easy to renew
You can participate in a number of activities and training programs, including higher certifications, to renew your CompTIA CySA+ certification. Collect at least 60 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in three years and upload them to your certification account, and your CompTIA CySA+ certification will automatically renew.

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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CySA+ CS0-002) Purchase Options

 
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$381.00

 

 
 
 
 
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$549.00

 

 
 
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$699.00

 

 
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