Course Overview

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. CySA+ is the most up-to-date security analyst certification that covers advanced persistent threats in a post-2014 cybersecurity environment.

WHAT IT COVERS

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 CySA+ identify and combat malware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface.

EXAM DESCRIPTION

OFFICIAL EXAMINATION INCLUDED

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.

Exam Code

CS0-001

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)

What jobs will I be qualified for?

Upon completing the collection you will be able to pursue a career in:

The average earnings for a CySA+ Certified indiviual is £92,500 per annum (source: ITjobswatch, UK Only).

How do I study?

You study online around your own schedule with our easy to use interactive student interface which is designed to make the learning experience as enjoyable as possible. Our content is delivered via a mixture of easy to follow video’s, question and answer sections and interactive test prep. When in your account you will work from your own personalised learning platform, that will log and track your course progress.

Career Support

Every student has access to our soft skills training pack that includes career support courses such as Interviewing Techniques and C.V building. These courses will give you the skills you need to head into the job market and boost your employability.

On completion of your training course, you will have the skills and confidence to jump straight into a role that suits you.

Our careers advisors have their ears to the ground and are on hand to offer you industry and job specific advice on any career path you decide to follow and ask about our job search service we offer to our students.