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What is CompTIA CySA+?
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is a performance-based cybersecurity analytics qualification in the CompTIA cybersecurity field.
With proven expertise in security analysis, intrusion detection, and response, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certified candidates are in extremely high demand for companies dealing with the latest technology, threats, and expectations of the Digital Age.
Practitioners can also identify and combat malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs), enhancing threat visibility across different network types.
Why CompTIA CySA+?
There are many reasons to choose CompTIA CySA+ training and certification:
- CySA+ not only focuses on the candidate's ability to proactively collect, monitor and respond to network traffic, it also emphasizes software and application security, automation, threat hunting and IT compliance that impact the day-to-day work of security analysts.
- The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) exam has performance-based questions covering intrusion detection, security analytics, and responses. Passing the exam will instantly validate a candidate’s knowledge and abilities in these areas
- Several leading organizations contributed to the development of the CySA+ exam, including the U.S. Navy, Target, Washington State Patrol, Linux Professional Institute, and BlacKnight Cyber Security International
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What is CompTIA CySA+ useful for?
As attackers have learned to bypass traditional signature-based solutions such as firewalls and antivirus software, analytics-based approaches are becoming increasingly important to organizations in the IT security industry.
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.
Through CySA+ certification, candidates will prove their knowledge and skills obtained 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
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How can I study for CompTIA CySA+ exam?
iLEARN provides a selection of training options and exam material to prepare for CompTIA CySA+ exam:
- E-Learning (self-paced): training provided through an online learning management system from anywhere and anytime
- Virtual Labs: virtual laboratory environments designed to address practical and performance-based aspects of th exam preparation
- Practice Tests (mock exam): an adaptable and realistic practice test experience that works well as a follow-up to other training as it really diagnoses the knowledge gaps and then trains in the areas of weakness
Read this CompTIA article to get some tips on how to handle the exam preparation journey.
What is the latest CompTIA CySA+ version?
The latest version of CompTIA CySA+ certification available at the moment is CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003, released in June 2023.
CompTIA CySA+ certification renewal
CompTIA CySA+ certificate expires three years from the date a candidate earned it and it must be renewed before its expiration date, through the CompTIA Continuing Education (CE) Program. In order to renew the certificate, candidate must:
- Complete a CertMaster CE (online self-paced CE course) OR
- Collect at least 60 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Learn more about the CompTIA Continuing Education Program.
Details about CompTIA CySA+ course
Objectives
After taking CompTIA CySA+ course and exam, candidates will know:
- How to leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques
- How to analyze and interpret data as part of continuous security monitoring activities
- How to improve security by implementing configuration changes to existing controls
- How to proactively identify and address security vulnerabilities and threats, including vulnerability management activities
- How to suggest and implement preventative measures for an organization
- How to respond to and recover from incidents to minimize the impact and costs. The module also looks at how to analyze potential indicators of compromise and utilize digital forensics techniques
- How to apply security solutions for infrastructure management and explain best practices for hardware and software assurance
- How to support organizational risk mitigation by applying security concepts and enhancing staff understanding of frameworks, procedures, policies, and controls
Who it is aimed at
- IT Security Analyst
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
- Vulnerability Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Security Engineer
Contents
- Threat and Vulnerability Management - Leverage and apply proactive threat intelligence to support enterprise security and conduct vulnerability management activities
- Software and Systems Security - Apply security solutions for infrastructure management and explain software and hardware security best practices
- Compliance and Assessment - Apply security concepts to support 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
- Incident Response - Apply appropriate incident response processes, analyze potential indicators of compromise and utilize basic digital forensics techniques
Prerequisites
In order to access CompTIA CySA+ course and exam, candidates are recommended (but it is not mandatory) to have:
- CompTIA Network+ or Security+ certificates or equivalent knowledge
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
Duration
- Online course duration: 12 months access
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Exam format
- Exam code: CS0-003
- Duration of 165 minutes
- Multiple choice and performance-based
- Maximum of 85 questions
- Passing score 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
- Testing provider: Person Vue (Testing Center or Online Testing). For more information about exams with Pearson Vue please visit this page.