On October 21, 2020 CompTIA will be retiring the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+ CS0-001) English language exam.
The NEW CySA+ (CS0-002) is currently available to learners exploring the Cybersecurity Analyst certification. Any vouchers that have been purchased for Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-001 and have not yet expired may still be used for the new CySA+ CS0-002 exam. Review the CS0-002 Exam Objectives here, or learn more about the new exam below.
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) examination is the only intermediate high-stakes cybersecurity analyst certification with performance-based questions covering security analytics, intrusion detection and response. CySA+ is the most up-to-date security analyst certification that covers advanced persistent threats in a post-2014 cybersecurity environment. This is equivalent to 4 years of hands-on experience in a technical cybersecurity job role. The behavioral analytics skills covered by the CompTIA CySA+ certification identify and combat malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in better threat visibility across a broad attack surface by focusing on network behavior, including an organization’s interior network. The exam will certify that 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 CySA+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 1.3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.
CompTIA is now offering an online testing option for certification exams utilizing the Pearson OnVUE testing platform. To learn more about online testing options click here.
