CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CS0-003) Practice Exam

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CS0-003) Practice Exam

About CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CS0-003) Practice Exam

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CS0-003) Exam has been developed to verify candidates knowledge and skills to -

• Leveraging intelligence and threat detection techniques
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities
• Suggesting preventative measures
• Effectively respond to and recover from incidents.
  

Who should take the exam?

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is a certification for cyber professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention and response through continuous security monitoring.

Skills Acquired

Candidates appearing for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CS0-003)  exam acquire the following skills -

• Detecting and analyzing indicators of malicious activity using the most up-to-date methods and tools, such as threat intelligence, security information and event management (SIEM), endpoint detection and response (EDR) and extended detection and response (XDR).
• Incident response and vulnerability management processes and highlight the communication skills critical to security analysis and compliance

Knowledge Areas

• Security Operations Enhancement: Enhance security operations processes and distinguish between the concepts of threat intelligence and threat hunting. Identify and assess malicious activity using the relevant tools and methodologies.
  
• Effective Vulnerability Management: Implement and conduct thorough vulnerability assessments, prioritize identified vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations for mitigating potential attacks and responding to vulnerabilities.
  
• Incident Response Proficiency: Apply up-to-date attack methodology frameworks, carry out incident response procedures, and comprehend the full incident management lifecycle to efficiently address security incidents.
  
• Efficient Reporting and Communication: Apply best practices in communication within vulnerability management and incident response processes. This includes communication with stakeholders, developing action plans, escalation procedures, and measuring and reporting relevant metrics.
  

Exam Details

• Total Questions: 85 Questions
• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions
• Exam Duration: 165 minutes
• Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
• Recommended Experience: Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
• Exam Language: English and Japanese

Course Outline

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) (CS0-003) Exam covers the following topics - 

Module 1 - Understanding Security Operations

• 1.1 Explain the importance of system and network architecture concepts in security operations.
• 1.2 Given a scenario, analyze indicators of potentially malicious activity
• 1.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate tools or techniques to determine malicious activity
• 1.4 Compare and contrast threat-intelligence and threat-hunting concepts.
• 1.5 Explain the importance of efficiency and process improvement in security operations.

Module 2 - Understanding Vulnerability Management

• 2.1 Given a scenario, implement vulnerability scanning methods and concepts
• 2.2 Given a scenario, analyze output from vulnerability assessment tools
• 2.3 Given a scenario, analyze data to prioritize vulnerabilities.
• 2.4 Given a scenario, recommend controls to mitigate attacks and software vulnerabilities
• 2.5 Explain concepts related to vulnerability response, handling, and management

Module 3 - Understanding Incident Response and Management

• 3.1 Explain concepts related to attack methodology frameworks.
• 3.2 Given a scenario, perform incident response activities
• 3.3 Explain the preparation and post-incident activity phases of the incident management life cycle

Module 4 - Understanding Reporting and Communication

• 4.1 Explain the importance of vulnerability management reporting and communication
• 4.2 Explain the importance of incident response reporting and communication