CompTIA CySA+

Course Overview

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is a mid-level certification focused on cybersecurity and threat detection. It is designed to validate the ability to proactively defend and continuously monitor networks and systems through threat detection, analysis, and mitigation of vulnerabilities and risks. CySA+ emphasizes the use of behavioral analytics to improve security posture by identifying and responding to threats in real-time.

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Who is CompTIA CySA+ For?

Individuals working in or aspiring to cybersecurity analysis roles focused on threat detection and response.

Professionals who design, implement, and manage security solutions and need skills in threat monitoring and defense strategies.

Those with network management experience looking to transition into cybersecurity-focused roles.

Teams responsible for identifying, containing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

Those tasked with securing networks, systems, and applications, and ensuring compliance with security policies.

What Skills Will You Learn?

Basic IT Concepts

Threat and Vulnerability Management

Identify and manage security threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits.

Operations Systems & Applications

Security Monitoring and Continuous Analysis

Monitor networks for unusual activity, analyze security data, and use security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

Networking

Incident Response

Develop and implement processes for detecting, investigating, and responding to security incidents.

Security

Threat Intelligence

Utilize threat intelligence to analyze and respond to potential attacks and inform defensive strategies.

Troubleshooting

Data Analysis and Reporting

Use analytics to interpret data and detect malicious activity or weaknesses in systems.

Operations Systems & Applications

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and regulations, and manage security risks accordingly.

Top Jobs & Average Salaries

CompTIA ITF+

Why Get Certified?

With increasing cyber threats, businesses are looking for qualified cybersecurity analysts who can detect and mitigate risks proactively.

CySA+ proves your expertise in using advanced security analytics and tools, making you more attractive to employers.

CySA+ is a stepping stone to more specialized roles in cybersecurity, providing opportunities for higher positions in the field.

It teaches proactive skills in detecting and responding to threats, making you more versatile in defending against evolving cyberattacks.

CySA+ is globally recognized and often required or preferred for roles in cybersecurity across various industries.

What’s the Exam Like?

Format

Exp Level

4 years of hands-on experience as an incident response analyst or security operations center (SOC) analyst

Exam Code

Passing Score

720 (on a scale of 100-900)

Duration

165 Mins

Topics Covered

Our Training Kit Includes:

CompTIA CertMaster Learn for IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

CompTIA CertMaster Learn for CySA+

CompTIA Labs for IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+)

CompTIA Labs for CySA+

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

The Official CompTIA CySA+ Self-Paced Study Guide

One CompTIA CySA+ Exam Voucher

CompTIA ITF+