CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Training

CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an international, vendor-neutral certificate that applies behavioral analytics to improve the overall state of Information Technology (IT) security. It validates the knowledge and skills required to configure and use threat detection tools, perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization, with the end goal of securing and protecting applications and systems within an organization.

This is an intermediate-level course that follows these CompTIA certification courses: IT Fundamentals -> A+ -> Network+ -> Security+ -> CySA+.

NOTE: The CompTIA CySA+ is the new acronym for CompTIA CSA+.

Course Highlights

  • CompTIA CySA+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
  • Approved as an IA baseline certifications for the IA workforce as part of the IA Workforce Improvement Program (DoD 8570.01-M) and is included in the State Department Skills Incentive Program.
  • CompTIA CySA+ bridges the skills gap between CompTIA Security+ and the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) exam.

Exam Info

Exam Code CS0-001
Launch Date February 15, 2017
Number of Questions 85
Length of Exam 165 minutes
Passing Score 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended Experience Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience. While there is no required prerequisite, CySA+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus.
Retirement Usually three years after launch
Exam Cost $381 USD (visit CompTIA for up-to-date pricing)

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Visit CompTIA Web Site for latest information on the exam. If you are unsure as to which certification is appropriate for you, visit CompTIA Career Pathway for guidance.

Additional CompTIA Courses

CompTIA A+ TrainingCompTIA Network+ TrainingCompTIA Security+ TrainingCompTIA Pentest+ TrainingCompTIA Server+ Training

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