The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) examination is the only intermediate high-stakes cybersecurity analyst certification with performance-based questions covering security analytics, intrusion detection and response. High-stakes exams are proctored at a Pearson VUE testing center in a highly secure environment. CySA+ is the most up-to-date security analyst certification that covers advanced persistent threats in a post-2014 cybersecurity environment. The behavioral analytics skills covered by the CompTIA CySA+ certification identify and combat malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in better threat visibility across a broad attack surface by focusing on network behavior, including an organization’s interior network.
Understanding of Python programming language
Program and games creation using Python 2 & 3
Knowledge of GUI creation
Advanced Python features such as collections module & timestamps
Students and freshers with interest in coding
IT professionals looking for a domain with utmost job security
Non- IT professionals willing to enter into IT with easy coding
Organizations focusing on leveraging Python on a large scale
Core Series
Why did CompTIA develop CySA+?
Understanding of Python programming language
Program and games creation using Python 2 & 3
Knowledge of GUI creation
Advanced Python features such as collections module & timestamps
Students and freshers with interest in coding
IT professionals looking for a domain with utmost job security
Non- IT professionals willing to enter into IT with easy coding
Organizations focusing on leveraging Python on a large scale
Domains
Exam Domains
CySA+ CS0-001
Domain
% of Exam
Threat Management
27%
Vulnerability Management
26%
Cyber Incident Response
23%
Security and Architecture Tool Sets
23%
CySA+ CS0-002
Domain
% of Exam
Threat and Vulnerability Management
22%
Software and Systems Security
18%
Security Operations and Monitoring
25%
Incident Response
22%
Compliance and Assessment
13%
Details
Exam Details
Exam Codes
CS0-001
CS0-002
Launch Date
February 15, 2017
April 21, 2020
Exam Description
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification verifies that successful candidates have 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.
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification verifies that successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques, analyze and interpret data, identify and address vulnerabilities, suggest preventative measures, and effectively respond to and recover from incidents.
Number of Questions
Maximum 85 questions
Type of Questions
Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of Test
165 minutes
Passing Score
750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Passing Score
220-901: 675 (on a scale of 900)
220-902: 700 (on a scale of 900)
220-1001: 675 (on a scale of 100-900)
220-1002: 700 (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.
Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
Languages
English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese
English, Japanese, TBD – others
Retirement
October, 2020
TBD – Usually three years after launch
