CySA-plus

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

We have an updated version of this course, please check out the latest CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)  course! Kick start your prep for the CySA+ exam with the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) course and lab. The lab simulates real-world, hardware, software, and command-line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course, or training. The CySA+ study guide provides complete coverage of the CS0-001 exam objectives and includes topics such as policy and compliance; forensic analysis, vulnerability scans, identity and access management security; and many more. This CySA+ training is for IT security analysts, vulnerability analysts, or threat intelligence analysts.

  • Practice in 23 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
  • 14 Interactive Lessons and 96 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
  • 823 Practice Test Questions and 4 Full Length Tests

Self-paced · 1 year access 4.8/5 (183 Reviews)

23 Hands-On LiveLabs

Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.

  • Real environments
  • Auto-graded
  • No installation
14Interactive Lessons
96Topics
23LiveLab
823Practice Test Questions
48Videos
66Flashcards
66Glossary of terms

01 / Skills you'll get

What you will be able to do

Try Free → No credit card required
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an international, vendor-neutral credential that applies behavioral analytics to improve the overall state of IT security. CompTIA CySA+ certification exam validates the critical knowledge and skills that are required to prevent, detect, and combat cybersecurity threats. The CySA+ exam validates the expertise of professionals to configure and use threat detection tools; perform data analysis, interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, and much more.

Target Career Roles

  • Security Engineer
  • IT Security Analyst
  • Vulnerability Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

02 / Lessons & labs

See exactly what you will learn and practice

Download outline (PDF)

Lessons

14 Interactive Lessons · 96 topics
01 Introduction 4 topics
  • What Does This Book Cover?
  • Setting Up a Kali and Metasploitable Learning Environment
  • Setting Up Your Environment
  • Objectives Map for CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Exam CS0-001
02 Defending Against Cybersecurity Threats 9 topics
  • Cybersecurity Objectives
  • Evaluating Security Risks
  • Building a Secure Network
  • Secure Endpoint Management
  • Penetration Testing
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises
03 Reconnaissance and Intelligence Gathering 7 topics · 4 LiveLab
  • Footprinting
  • Passive Footprinting
  • Gathering Organizational Intelligence
  • Detecting, Preventing, and Responding to Reconnaissance
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises

4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

04 Designing a Vulnerability Management Program 7 topics · 1 LiveLab
  • Identifying Vulnerability Management Requirements
  • Configuring and Executing Vulnerability Scans
  • Developing a Remediation Workflow
  • Overcoming Barriers to Vulnerability Scanning
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

05 Analyzing Vulnerability Scans 6 topics · 1 LiveLab
  • Reviewing and Interpreting Scan Reports
  • Validating Scan Results
  • Common Vulnerabilities
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Lab Exercises

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

Hands-On Labs Our edge

23 LiveLabs
  • Performing Reconnaissance on a Network
  • Identifying Search Options in Metasploit
  • Performing the Initial Scan
  • Initiating an SSH Session from your Windows 10 Client to your Windows Server
  • Conducting Vulnerability Scans
  • Consulting a Vulnerability Database
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.

03 / Exam details

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Details

We have an updated version of this course, please check out the latest CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)  course! Kick start your prep for the CySA+ exam with the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) course and lab. The lab simulates real-world, hardware, software, and command-line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course, or training. The CySA+ study guide provides complete coverage of the CS0-001 exam objectives and includes topics such as policy and compliance; forensic analysis, vulnerability scans, identity and access management security; and many more. This CySA+ training is for IT security analysts, vulnerability analysts, or threat intelligence analysts.

Official exam objectives →
Questions 85 (per exam)
Duration 165 minutes (per exam)
Passing Score 750 (on a scale of 900)
Exam Fee USD 359 (per exam)
Delivered by Pearson VUE (in-person or online)
Question Format Multiple-choice and performance-based single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests 823 Practice Questions (mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification CySA-plus CompTIA credential

Ready to take the exam?

Add your official CySA-plus exam voucher to your order.

Official Voucher · Fast delivery · Retake bundle available
Exam voucher is sold separately and not included with standard course.

04 / Reviews

4.8
★★★★★

183 verified learner reviews

3M+ happy customers · 50+ countries

★★★★★

The uCertify CySA+ course is a very comprehensive and complete course that cover all the topics included on CompTIA's CySA+ certification. It includes lessons that explain the...

Juan Araya · Cyber Security Tower Lead
★★★★★

I can say with confident and honesty that it is the best study resource for the CompTIA CysA+ I have seen to present. It has the most information to pass the CysA+ exam....

Emmett Blapooh · Cyber Security Analyst
★★★★

The course which I took from uCertify in CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) courses and labs was a great pool of materials that you to learn and practice for this...

Karthik Karur Maniaraas · ESB

05 / FAQs

Questions before you start

Contact us ↗
What are the prerequisites for this exam?
  • Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge
  • Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
  • While there is no required prerequisite, CySA+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus.
What is the exam registration fee?
USD 359
Where do I take the exam?
What is the format of the exam?
Multiple-choice and performance-based
How many questions are asked in the exam?
The exam contains 85 questions.

Prepare for CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

One-time payment. Full access for 1 year. Start with a free trial if you want to look around first.

  • 1 year of full access
  • 23 LiveLab included
  • Certificate of completion
Buy Now — $279.99 Try Free

No credit card required

scroll to top