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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Exam Code : CS0-003
The CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) certification is designed to help professionals detect and respond to cybersecurity threats using advanced analytics and monitoring tools. It focuses on real-world skills like threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response. This certification is ideal for those working in security operations or looking to advance in the cybersecurity field by learning how to proactively defend networks and systems.
Why Join this Program
Proactive Security Focus: Unlike many certifications that focus only on defensive measures, CySA+ emphasizes threat detection, analysis, and response—making you a valuable asset in modern SOC teams.
Bridges Skill Gaps in Cybersecurity: The program equips you with hands-on skills in behavioral analytics, threat hunting, and security monitoring—critical for identifying and mitigating risks before they escalate.
Globally Recognized Credential: CompTIA CySA+ is ISO/ANSI accredited and DoD 8570 compliant, making it highly respected by employers across government and private sectors.
Career Growth and Opportunities: With increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals, CySA+ opens doors to mid-level and advanced cybersecurity roles such as SOC Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, and Incident Responder.
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Program Overview
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an intermediate-level certification designed for professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention, and response through continuous security monitoring. The certification focuses on applying behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect, and combat cybersecurity threats. CySA+ covers advanced persistent threats in a post-2014 cybersecurity environment, making it the most up-to-date security analyst certification.
The CySA+ exam (code CS0-003) is the only intermediate high-stakes cybersecurity analyst certification with performance-based questions, covering security analytics, intrusion detection, and response. The exam is proctored at a Pearson VUE testing center in a highly secure environment.
Successful candidates will have the skills required for high-stakes cybersecurity analysis, including incident response, vulnerability management, and reporting and communication
Key Features
Real-World Skillset: The certification is designed to validate practical skills in threat detection, analysis, and response in real-world environments.
Performance-Based Exam: The exam includes performance-based questions that simulate real cybersecurity scenarios, offering a hands-on approach to learning.
Behavioral Analytics: Focuses on using behavioral analytics to detect and respond to threats within network infrastructures.
Vulnerability Management: Teaches how to identify, evaluate, and mitigate vulnerabilities in various environments.
Incident Response: Prepares candidates to handle incidents and coordinate responses to breaches effectively.
Advanced Persistent Threats: Covers the detection, identification, and remediation of advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Proven Frameworks: Emphasizes industry-standard frameworks for incident detection and analysis.
Security Monitoring: Provides expertise in monitoring networks and systems for anomalies that could indicate a cyber attack.
Risk Management: Develops the skills to assess risks and implement necessary security measures to protect organizations.
Industry Recognition: CompTIA CySA+ is recognized globally and highly valued by employers in the cybersecurity field.
Learning Path
1.0 Cloud Architecture (23%)
- 1.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate cloud service model.
- 1.2 Explain concepts related to service availability.
- 1.3 Explain cloud networking concepts.
- 1.4 Compare and contrast storage resources and technologies.
- 1.5 Explain the purpose of cloud-native design concepts.
- 1.6 Compare and contrast containerization concepts.
- 1.7 Compare and contrast virtualization concepts.
- 1.8 Summarize cost considerations related to cloud usage.
- 1.9 Explain the importance of database concepts.
- 1.10 Compare and contrast methods for optimizing workloads using cloud resources.
- 1.11 Identify evolving technologies in the cloud.
2.0 Deployment (19%)
- 2.1 Compare and contrast cloud deployment models.
- 2.2 Given a scenario, implement appropriate deployment strategies.
- 2.3 Summarize aspects of cloud migration.
- 2.4 Given a scenario, use code to deploy and configure cloud resources.
- 2.5 Given a set of requirements, provision the appropriate cloud resources.
3.0 Operations (17%)
- 3.1 Given a scenario, configure appropriate resources to achieve observability.
- 3.2 Given a scenario, configure appropriate scaling approaches.
- 3.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate backup and recovery methods.
- 3.4 Given a scenario, manage the life cycle of cloud resources.
4.0 Security (19%)
- 4.1 Explain vulnerability management concepts.
- 4.2 Compare and contrast aspects of compliance and regulation.
- 4.3 Given a scenario, implement identity and access management.
- 4.4 Given a scenario, apply security best practices.
- 4.5 Given a scenario, apply security controls in the cloud.
- 4.6 Given a scenario, monitor suspicious activities to identify common attacks.
5.0 DevOps Fundamentals (10%)
- 5.1 Explain source control concepts.
- 5.2 Explain concepts related to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- 5.3 Explain concepts related to integration of systems.
- 5.4 Explain the importance of tools used in DevOps environments.
6.0 Troubleshooting (12%)
- 6.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot deployment issues.
- 6.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot network issues.
- 6.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot security issues.
What Skills Will You Learn?
Threat and Vulnerability Management – Learn to identify security threats and vulnerabilities using various tools and techniques, and apply appropriate mitigation strategies.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) – Gain hands-on experience with SIEM tools to analyze and interpret data for threat detection and response.
Incident Detection and Response – Develop the ability to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents effectively.
Security Architecture and Tool Sets – Understand the implementation and configuration of cybersecurity tools and technologies to protect networks and systems.
Risk Mitigation – Learn how to assess organizational risk and recommend and implement proper security solutions.
Behavioral Analytics – Apply behavioral analytics techniques to identify anomalies and potential indicators of compromise.
Compliance and Security Policies – Gain knowledge of regulatory compliance and how to develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
Automation and Orchestration – Understand the role of automation in cybersecurity operations and how to utilize it to improve response times and efficiency.
Network and Host-Based Analysis – Develop the skills to perform detailed analysis of traffic and host activity to detect malicious behavior.
Reporting and Communication – Learn to document findings, generate incident reports, and effectively communicate with stakeholders and management.
Jobs You Can Land with the CompTIA CySA+ Certification:
Cybersecurity Analyst
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Incident Response Analyst
IT Security Analyst
Vulnerability Analyst
Security Engineer
Compliance Analyst
Risk Analyst
Security Consultant
Exam Details
| Course Name | CompTIA CySA+ | |
| Course Number: | CS0-003 | |
| Required exam | CS0-003 | |
| 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) | |
| Retirement | Usually three years after launch | |
| Languages | English |
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