Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA+) by CompTIA is a certification designed to develop IT professionals’ data analysis performance. In addition, it helps them identify threats and vulnerabilities, configuration and use of threat-detection tools. Also, it works on developing their abilities in securing and protecting applications and systems within an organization. Moreover, CySA+ is the only intermediate high-stakes cybersecurity analyst certification with performance-based questions covering security analytics, intrusion detection and response. Furthermore, CySA+ is approved by the U.S. Department of Defense and meets the standards of ISO 17024.

Read more about our best information technology certifications. Or, read about related certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional, Certified Ethical Hacker, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or VMware Network Virtualization.

Accrediting Company: CompTIA

CompTIA is a non-profit association that is dedicated to developing and advancing the IT experience. With over 2 million IT certifications issued worldwide, CompTIA established itself as the leading Vendor-neutral IT certifications provider in the world. In addition, in the course of the past 20 years, CompTIA has developed and provided training courses and exams for computing support, networking, security, open-source (Linux) development, cloud and mobility.

CySA+ Requirements

CySA+ is addressed to IT Professionals with experience in Network+, Security+  or equivalent knowledge. It is also recommendable to have 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.

CySA+ Study Material

Once fees are paid, you will receive e-books to prepare for the exam. In-person classes are also offered through CompTIA Authorized Training Provider Partner. Also, you can purchase a practice exam through their bundle offers.

Registration Process

You can register for the training course and certification through CompTIA’s website.

CYSA+ Training Course Details

CySA+ training course includes four topics:

• Threat Management
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Architecture & Tool Sets
• Cyber-incident Response

CYSA+ Exam Details

CySA+ exam consists of 85 questions of multiple choice and performance-based.

Exam duration: 165 minutes.

Passing Score: 750 out of 900.

Location: Exams are taken in Pearson VUE Training Centers.

CySA+ Renewal

CySA+ is valid for 3 years effective immediately when passing the exam. In order to renew your CySA+ certification, you need to participate in the program’s training and activities OR you can collect at least 60 Continuing Education Units (CEU) and upload them to your account.

CYSA+ Fees:

You will receive the number of items depending on the voucher you choose to purchase as illustrated in the following schedule:

	CySA+ Voucher	CySA+ Deluxe Bundle	CompTIA CySA+ Premier Bundle
Price	349$	649$	799$
CySA+ Exam Voucher
CySA+ Exam Voucher Retake
CompTIA CertMaster Practice for CySA+
eBook – Official CompTIA Study Guide for CySA+ (CS0-001)