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CompTIA CySA+ course overview.

A cyber analyst certification focused on detection, analysis, response and security operations.

Included in selected IT Career Switch traineeships as part of a wider career pathway.

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Cyber analyst

CySA+

Globally recognised IT certifications covering support, networking, security, cloud and cyber operations.

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Course price

£799.00

Standalone CySA+ course pricing. Speak to admissions if you would like to include it in a wider pathway.

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Course provider

CS0-003

Exam/code

1

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What this course helps you build.

CySA+ builds the behavioural analytics mindset needed to identify suspicious activity and respond with structure in modern security teams.

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Security operations and monitoring

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Vulnerability management

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Incident response and reporting

What the official exam covers.

CySA+ focuses on detection, vulnerability management, incident response and communication for cyber analyst roles.

Exam snapshot

  • Maximum 85 questions
  • 165 minutes
  • Passing score 750
  • Cybersecurity analyst focus

Security Operations

33%

Monitoring, threat intelligence, data analysis and detection activities.

Vulnerability Management

30%

Vulnerability discovery, prioritisation, validation and remediation tracking.

Incident Response Management

20%

Response processes, containment, eradication, recovery and post-incident activity.

Reporting and Communication

17%

Analyst reporting, stakeholder communication and security recommendations.

Breakdown based on CompTIA CySA+ certification overview.

Where CySA+ can fit into your career.

CySA+ is focused on defensive analysis, detection and response, making it especially relevant to SOC and cyber analyst pathways.

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SOC Analyst

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Cyber Security Analyst

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Threat Detection Analyst

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Incident Response Analyst

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Build cyber analyst confidence

CySA+ helps turn cyber foundations into analyst-ready thinking: monitoring, investigation, response and reporting.

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