The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CS0-002) certification exam is tailored for IT professionals seeking to specialize in cybersecurity analysis. This certification validates skills in threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response, ensuring candidates are well-prepared to address modern cybersecurity challenges. Below is an overview of the key topics and details about the certification:

Key Exam Topics:

Threat Management:

• Understanding various types of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits.

• Detecting, preventing, and responding to security incidents.

Understanding various types of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits.

Detecting, preventing, and responding to security incidents.

Vulnerability Management:

• Conducting vulnerability assessments.

• Using scanning tools and managing patching and remediation processes.

Conducting vulnerability assessments.

Using scanning tools and managing patching and remediation processes.

Security Architecture and Tool Sets:

• Implementing and configuring security tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and threat intelligence platforms.

Implementing and configuring security tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and threat intelligence platforms.

Cyber Incident Response:

• Managing the incident response lifecycle, including preparation, detection, containment, analysis, and recovery.

Managing the incident response lifecycle, including preparation, detection, containment, analysis, and recovery.

Compliance and Assessment:

• Understanding regulatory frameworks like GDPR, PCI DSS, and other industry standards.

• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring organizational compliance.

Understanding regulatory frameworks like GDPR, PCI DSS, and other industry standards.

Conducting risk assessments and ensuring organizational compliance.

Exam Details:

• Number of Questions: Up to 85 questions.

• Duration: 165 minutes.

• Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900).

• Format:

  • Multiple-choice questions.

  • Performance-based tasks requiring candidates to perform simulations, such as analyzing logs or identifying vulnerabilities.

Number of Questions: Up to 85 questions.

Duration: 165 minutes.

Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900).

Format:

• Multiple-choice questions.

• Performance-based tasks requiring candidates to perform simulations, such as analyzing logs or identifying vulnerabilities.

Multiple-choice questions.

Performance-based tasks requiring candidates to perform simulations, such as analyzing logs or identifying vulnerabilities.

Additional Information:

Cost:

• The exam fee varies by region. In the United States, it is currently $366.

The exam fee varies by region. In the United States, it is currently $366.

Certification Validity:

• The CySA+ certification is valid for three years. To maintain certification, candidates must:

  • Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through approved activities.

  • Pass a renewal exam.

The CySA+ certification is valid for three years. To maintain certification, candidates must:

• Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through approved activities.

• Pass a renewal exam.

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through approved activities.

Pass a renewal exam.

Recommended Prerequisites:

• While there are no mandatory prerequisites, CompTIA recommends having:

  • At least 4 years of hands-on experience in information security or a related field.

  • Prior certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or A+, or equivalent experience.

While there are no mandatory prerequisites, CompTIA recommends having:

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in information security or a related field.

• Prior certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or A+, or equivalent experience.

At least 4 years of hands-on experience in information security or a related field.

Prior certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or A+, or equivalent experience.

Study Resources:

• CompTIA Official Materials:

  • Study guides, e-learning courses, and practice exams.

• Third-Party Resources:

  • Books, online courses, video tutorials, and practice questions are widely available.

CompTIA Official Materials:

• Study guides, e-learning courses, and practice exams.

Study guides, e-learning courses, and practice exams.

Third-Party Resources:

• Books, online courses, video tutorials, and practice questions are widely available.

Books, online courses, video tutorials, and practice questions are widely available.

Benefits of Certification:

• Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity analysis to potential employers.

• Enhances career prospects, offering opportunities for advancement in cybersecurity roles.

• May lead to higher salaries and specialized job positions in the field.

Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity analysis to potential employers.

Enhances career prospects, offering opportunities for advancement in cybersecurity roles.

May lead to higher salaries and specialized job positions in the field.

Why Earn the CompTIA CySA+ Certification?

The CompTIA CySA+ bridges the gap between foundational certifications like Security+ and advanced certifications like CASP+. It focuses on practical, hands-on skills essential for intermediate-level security analysts, threat hunters, and incident responders. By earning this certification, professionals can enhance their credibility, remain competitive in the job market, and contribute to securing their organization's digital infrastructure.

For up-to-date information, exam details, and registration, always refer to the official CompTIA website or authorized training partners.