CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ Exam covers the following topics –   

• Threat Management
• Vulnerability Management
• Cyber Incident Response
• Security Architecture and Tool Sets

CompTIA exam passing scores are set using statistical analysis and are subject to change. After the exam completion, candidates receive a score report that contains important information regarding the outcome of the exam. However, CompTIA does not publish exam passing rates because exam questions and passing rates are subject to change without notice.

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CySA+ certification exam verifies that successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to configure and use threat detection tools. The certification exam validates that the candidate’s ability to 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.

The Study Guide provides learning resources - 

• Step 1- Understand the CySA+ Course Concepts
• Step 2- Explore Study resources (eLearning with CertMaster, Virtual Lab)

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Study Guide 

In the CySA+ exam, there will be 85 multiple choice and performance-based questions.

The time duration to complete the exam is 165 Minutes.

To pass the exam you have to score a minimum 750 (on a scale of 100-900).

Candidates applying for this exam should have:  Candidates should have the sound knowledge of Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Candidates should have a minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.

For exam registering:

• Create a Pearson VUE Testing Account
  
• Find a Pearson VUE Test Center
• Schedule Your Exam
• Save Your Exam Appointment Confirmation

CySA+ will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:

• Leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques
  
• Analyze and interpret data
• Identify and address vulnerabilities
• Suggest preventative measures
• Effectively respond to and recover from incidents

CompTIA monitors the performance of all exams on a regular basis to ensure the validity of exam results.  During exam monitoring, CompTIA may classify scores as unclear when there are discrepancies for which there is no reasonable explanation. Scores classified as unclear will not be considered valid and will not be eligible for certification.  If it is determined that a violation of the Candidate Conduct Policy has contributed to the classification of indeterminate, CompTIA will also take additional action as laid out in the Candidate Agreement.

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-002 Exam is the new updated version.

CompTIA provides two testing options:

• First is the online testing that offers you the convenience to test for your certification from any quiet, distraction-free and secure location at any time.
• Then, In-person testing that provides you with testing options at any of the thousands of Pearson VUE test centers located around the world.

CompTIA CySA+ certification is the only intermediate high-stakes cybersecurity analyst certification that includes both performance-based questions and multiple-choice questions. Also, the CySA+ lays special emphasis on software and application security, automation, threat hunting, and IT regulatory compliance, which affects the daily work of security analysts.

With CompTIA’s Continuing Education (CE) program, you can keep your certification up to date. It’s designed to be a continued validation of your expertise and a tool to expand your skillset. When you’re ready to take the next step in your career it’s also the ace up your sleeve.

To cancel the exam the candidates must contact Pearson VUE at least a minimum of 24 hours prior to their exam appointment. Cancelling or failing to appear for an exam will result in the forfeiture of your exam fee. 

This certification is valid for 3 years from the date of launch.

CompTIA reserves the right to ask any candidate to retest if there is any suspicion of fraudulent or aberrant test scores. 

If an employer, academic institution, a military or third party has paid for you to take a CompTIA exam or to participate in the CompTIA Continuing Education (CE) program. Then, upon request, CompTIA will share your certification status and/or progress in completing your CE requirements with the third party.

For those who fail in their first attempt to pass any CompTIA certification examination, CompTIA does not require any waiting period between the first and second attempt to pass such an examination. However, before your third attempt or any subsequent attempt to pass such examination, you shall be required to wait for a period of at least fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of your last attempt to pass such examination.

The exam is available in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

Candidates from non-English speaking countries where a localized version of the exam is not available will have a 30-minute time extension for exams. This is considered as ESL (English second language). During exam registration Pearson VUE, ESL is automatically granted to candidates in eligible countries. The ESL accommodation is for candidates testing in the Canadian province of Quebec. 

Candidates who want to reschedule the exam must contact Pearson VUE at least a minimum of 24 hours prior to your exam appointment. Rescheduling an exam less than 24 hours prior to your appointment or failure to appear for your appointment will result in the forfeiture of yourexam fee. 

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Online Tutorial focus on validating skills and ability to perform tasks including -

• Data analysis and interpret the results
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization
• Securing and protecting applications and systems within an organization.