CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Skills you’ll learn

Build skills with CompTIA learning and validate them with CySA+ certification. 

• Identify and investigate suspicious activity across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments to uncover potential security threats. 
• Monitor and analyze data using industry-standard tools such as SIEM and EDR platforms. 
• Identify, prioritize, and mitigate vulnerabilities using risk-based approaches. 
• Investigate and respond to security incidents using structured processes and real-world techniques. 
• Clearly communicate security findings and risks to stakeholders through reports and dashboards.
• Apply security practices across cloud and hybrid environments while supporting efficient and effective operations.

Exam details

• Exam version: V4
• Exam series code: CS0-004 
• Launch date: June 23, 2026
• Number of questions: Maximum of 85 
• Duration: 165 minutes 
• Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100 to 900 
• Languages: English, with French, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese coming soon
• Recommended experience: About 4 years in a SOC analyst or vulnerability analyst role