CompTIA CySA+ 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. CompTIA CySA+ is the most up-to-date security analyst certification that covers advanced persistent threats in a post-2014 cybersecurity environment.
As attackers have learned to evade traditional signature-based solutions, such as firewalls, an analytics-based approach within the IT security industry is increasingly important for most organizations. The behavioral analytics skills covered by CompTIA CySA+ identify and combat malware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface.
CompTIA CySA+ is for IT professionals looking to gain the following security analyst skills:
Perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization.
Configure and use threat-detection tools.
Secure and protect applications and systems within an organization.
CompTIA CySA+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 1.3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.
Target Audience
This course is designed primarily for cybersecurity practitioners who perform job functions related to protecting information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. This course focuses on the knowledge, ability, and skills necessary to provide for the defense of those information systems in a cybersecurity context, including protection, detection, analysis, investigation, and response processes. In addition, the course ensures that all members of an IT team—everyone from help desk staff to the Chief Information Officer—understand their role in these security processes.
What Will You Learn
THREAT MANAGEMENT Apply environmental reconnaissance techniques using appropriate tools, analyzing results, and implementing recommended response
SECURITY ARCHITECTURE & TOOL SETS Use data to recommend remediation of security issues related to identity and access management and recommend implementation strategy while participating in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
CYBER-INCIDENT RESPONSE Distinguish threat data to determine incident impact and prepare a toolkit with appropriate forensics tools, communication strategy, and best practices as a response
VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT Implement vulnerability management process and analyze results of the scan
Requirments & Jobs
Network+, Security+, Certified Cyber Crime Consultant, Certified Web Intelligence Analyst or equivalent knowledge.
Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experie
While there is no required prerequisite, CySA+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus
Jobs That Use CompTIA CySA+
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst
IT Security Analyst
Vulnerability Analyst
Tier II SOC Analyst
Cybersecurity Specialist
Security Engineer
Organizations That Have Contributed To The Development Of CompTIA CySA+
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
TARGET
NETFLIX
DELL
JOHNS HOPKINS
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Communicate With Your Instructor
Each course has a discussion Forum where you can chat with fellow students as well as the instructor.
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Every week all student taking this course can participate in a live video group chat with your instructor.
Certificate
All Students Will Receive A Certificate Of Completion
All students will receive a certificate of completion in CompTIA Security+
Exams
Exam Codes
CS0-001
CS0-002
Launch Date
February 15, 2017
April, 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 of 85 questions
Type of Questions
Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of Test
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.
Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.