CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003)
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is a certification for cybersecurity professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention and response through continuous security monitoring.
The skills that today’s security analysts need to protect organizations are different than the skills they had just a few years ago. CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification has evolved to help organizations address, monitor and respond to threats and manage risk. Specifically, learners will gain skills in security operations, vulnerability management, incident response and management, and reporting and communication. CySA+-certified professionals are able to confidently lead incident detection, prevention and response in job roles like security analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst, incident response analyst, vulnerability management analyst, security engineer and threat hunter.
This course is designed for experienced tech professionals who are looking to expand and validate their skill set. Job roles that CySA+ maps to:
- Security Analyst
- Security Operations•Center (SOC) Analyst
- Security Administrator•Incident Response Analyst
- Vulnerability Management Analyst
- Security Engineer
CompTIA CySA+ is compliant with ISO/ANSI 17024 standards and maps to 10 DCWF work roles used by U.S. DoD Directive 8140.03M. View the approved work roles at CompTIA.org/blog/putting-8140-to-work-upskilling-the-dod-workforce.
Learner Outcomes
Learners who successfully earn the CompTIA CySA+ certification demonstrate the ability to proactively monitor and detect malicious activity using advanced tools and techniques like threat intelligence, SIEM, EDR, and XDR. They are equipped to effectively respond to threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities by applying incident response and vulnerability management processes, while showcasing strong communication skills essential for security analysis and compliance. Additionally, they exhibit a deep understanding of current trends impacting security analysts, including expertise in cloud and hybrid environments, proving their value in addressing modern cybersecurity challenges.
Knowledge and Skills
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
- Detect and analyze indicators of malicious activity
- Understand threat hunting and threat intelligence concepts
- Use appropriate tools and methods to manage, prioritize, and respond to attacks and vulnerabilities
- Perform incident response processes
- Understand reporting and communication concepts related to vulnerability
- Management and incident response activities
Lesson Outline
- Duration : 5 days
- Lesson 1: Understanding Vulnerability Response, Handling, and Management
- Lesson 2: Exploring Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Concepts
- Lesson 3: Explaining Important System and Network Architecture Concepts
- Lesson 4: Understanding Process Improvement in Security Operations
- Lesson 5: Implementing Vulnerability Scanning Methods
- Lesson 6: Performing Vulnerability Analysis
- Lesson 7: Communicating Vulnerability Information
- Lesson 8: Explaining Incident Response Activities
- Lesson 9: Demonstrating Incident Response Communication
- Lesson 10: Applying Tools to Identify Malicious Activity
- Lesson 11: Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity
- Lesson 12: Understanding Application Vulnerability Assessment
- Lesson 13: Exploring Scripting Tools and Analysis Concepts
- Lesson 14: Understanding Application Security and Attack
- Mitigation Best Practices
- Appendix 0: Student Resources
- Appendix 1: Instructor Resources
Exam Details
- Number of Questions: Maximum of 85 questions
- Type of Questions: Multiple choice and performancebased
- Length of Test: 165 Minutes
- Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Key Features
Training delivery options
- Private Cohort
- Self-Paced
- Mentored Learning
- Instructor-Led Training
Available Product Options
- CertMaster Learn + Labs
- CertMaster Learn
- CertMaster Lab
- Instructor and StudentGuides
Training Duration Options
- 5 Days
- 8 Weeks
- 13 Weeks
- Custom Option
Prerequisite Courses / Knowledge
Network+, Security+, or equivalent knowledge, with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience as an incident response analyst, security operations center (SOC) analyst, or equivalent experience.
- Language : English
- Level : Intermediary
- Certification body : CompTIA
- Certification: Yes
- Accessibility : Yes
- Duration: 5 days
Important information:
Our courses are not registered with the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP), but they do comply with the requirements of the Répertoire Spécifique (RS).