CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA CySA+

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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an intermediate, vendor-neutral cert for analysts who detect, prevent, and respond to threats through continuous...

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CompTIA CySA+ exam at a glance

Format

Maximum of 85 questions; multiple choice and performance-based (CS0-003 / V3)

Duration

165 minutes

Delivery

Pearson VUE test center or online proctored (OnVUE)

Passing score

750 on a scale of 100–900

Exam cost

$404 USD (verify current pricing on CompTIA's store)

Validity

3 years; renew via continuing education (CEUs)

Prerequisites

None; CompTIA recommends Network+ or Security+ and 4 years of hands-on information-security or related experience

About the CompTIA CySA+ certification

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an intermediate, vendor-neutral cert for analysts who detect, prevent, and respond to threats through continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response — including the communication skills those jobs require.

Exam CS0-003 (V3) remains available in English through December 22, 2026; CompTIA has also released CySA+ V4. Confirm which version you are booking. CySA+ is commonly listed for DoD 8140/8570 analyst-category roles.

Who it’s for: SOC analysts, vulnerability-management analysts, and IT professionals moving into security operations.

Official exam page· Details verified 2026-08

What the CompTIA CySA+ exam covers
  • Security Operations
    33%
  • Vulnerability Management
    30%
  • Incident Response and Management
    20%
  • Reporting and Communication
    17%
How to study for the CompTIA CySA+
  1. 1Confirm exam version (CS0-003 vs. V4) on your Pearson VUE appointment.
  2. 2Spend the most time on Security Operations and Vulnerability Management (63% combined on V3).
  3. 3Practice reading SIEM/EDR output, CVSS prioritization, and incident-playbook steps.
  4. 4Do not skip Reporting and Communication — metrics and stakeholder updates are scored.
  5. 5Work performance-based questions with packet captures and scan reports, not only quizzes.
CompTIA CySA+ — frequently asked questions

Is CySA+ harder than Security+?

Yes in flavor. Security+ is a broad baseline. CySA+ expects you to interpret monitoring and scan data and decide what to do next.

When does CS0-003 retire?

English CS0-003 (V3) retires December 22, 2026. Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish V3 retire March 23, 2027. New candidates should check whether they are seated for V3 or V4.