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Intermediate cybersecurity analyst certification focused on security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and reporting and communication.
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About this exam
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003 validates the ability to detect and respond to threats using security analytics, behavioral analytics, vulnerability management, and incident response across an organization.
Who should take this exam
Security analysts, SOC analysts, threat intelligence analysts, and security operations engineers with a few years of hands-on experience.
Career benefits
CySA+ is a DoD 8570/8140 approved baseline certification and supports roles in security operations, threat hunting, and incident response.
How to prepare
Review the official objectives, practice with SIEM and vulnerability scanning tools, and study incident response frameworks. CompTIA recommends Network+, Security+, or equivalent plus 4+ years of experience.
Quick facts
Exam costUSD $404 (pricing varies by region)
Valid for3 years from the date of certification; renewable through CompTIA continuing education.
Length165 minutes
Questions on exam85
Passing score750 on a scale of 100-900
FormatUp to 85 multiple-choice and performance-based questions
Practice questions115
Objectives4
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What's covered
1. Security Operations
33%Apply security concepts, analyze indicators of malicious activity, and use tools and techniques for detection.
2. Vulnerability Management
30%Implement vulnerability scanning, analyze output, prioritize, and recommend controls and mitigations.
3. Incident Response and Management
20%Apply attack frameworks and the incident response lifecycle to detect, contain, and recover from incidents.
4. Reporting and Communication
17%Communicate vulnerability and incident findings to stakeholders with appropriate metrics and reporting.
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