CompTIA CySA+
Offered by CompTIA
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 AT A GLANCE
Questions
85
Testing time
165
minutes
Sections
4
Delivery
Pearson VUE test center or online proctored (OnVUE)
Passing score
750
Cost
$404 USD (verify current pricing on CompTIA's store)
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What the exam covers
Security Operations
33%
Vulnerability Management
30%
Incident Response and Management
20%
Reporting and Communication
17%
About the CompTIA CySA+ certification
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.
- Passing score
- 750 on a scale of 100–900
- 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
Official exam page· Details verified August 2026
Exam details can change. Always confirm current requirements, fees, and exam policies with the certification provider before registering.
How to prepare
01
Confirm exam version (CS0-003 vs
V4) on your Pearson VUE appointment.
02
Spend the most time on Security Operations and Vulnerability Management (63% combined on V3).
03
Practice reading SIEM/EDR output, CVSS prioritization, and incident-playbook steps.
04
Do not skip Reporting and Communication — metrics and stakeholder updates are scored.
05
Work performance-based questions with packet captures and scan reports, not only quizzes.
FAQ
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.
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