CS0-003.AE2
CompTIA CYSA+ (CS0-003)
Learn and practice key cybersecurity concepts to earn your prestigious CompTIA certification.
- Practice in 54 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 16 Interactive Lessons and 110 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 775 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
54 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
16Interactive Lessons
110Topics
54LiveLab
775Practice Test Questions
30Videos
130Flashcards
130Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Practice and prepare with our CompTIA CySA+ training and study guide to pass the CS0-003 exam! This course includes everything you need to learn about the cybersecurity concepts covered in the exam. You’ll get lessons on threat detection, incident response, and security analysis. Our practice questions are totally aligned with the exam objectives enabling you to prepare better. Similarly, our hands-on Live Labs will enhance your learning and put your knowledge to test in realistic scenarios. By the end of this course, you'll be well-prepared to take the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam and start your journey as a cybersecurity analyst.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure, operating systems & networking
- Ability to identify and analyze threats related to networks, hosts, services, and applications
- Execute threat intelligence organization-wide
- Ability to set up Honeypot and Kali Linux
- Discover, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Respond to security incidents effectively, following established protocols for containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Conduct digital forensic investigations
- Understanding of cybersecurity regulations and their implications
Course Highlights
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16 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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54 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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775 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
16 Interactive Lessons · 110 topics01 Introduction 5 topics +
- CompTIA
- The Cybersecurity Analyst+ Exam
- What Does This Course Cover?
- Objectives Map for CompTIA CySA+ Exam CS0-003
- Setting Up a Kali and Metasploitable Learning Environment
02 Today's Cybersecurity Analyst 12 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Cybersecurity Objectives
- Privacy vs. Security
- Evaluating Security Risks
- Building a Secure Network
- Secure Endpoint Management
- Penetration Testing
- Reverse Engineering
- Efficiency and Process Improvement
- The Future of Cybersecurity Analytics
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 System and Network Architecture 10 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Infrastructure Concepts and Design
- Operating System Concepts
- Logging, Logs, and Log Ingestion
- Network Architecture
- Identity and Access Management
- Federation
- Encryption and Sensitive Data Protection
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Malicious Activity 7 topics · 11 LiveLab +
- Analyzing Network Events
- Investigating Host-Related Issues
- Investigating Service- and Application-Related Issues
- Determining Malicious Activity Using Tools and Techniques
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
11 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Threat Intelligence 6 topics +
- Threat Data and Intelligence
- Threat Classification
- Applying Threat Intelligence Organizationwide
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
06 Reconnaissance and Intelligence Gathering 5 topics · 13 LiveLab +
- Mapping, Enumeration, and Asset Discovery
- Passive Discovery
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
13 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Designing a Vulnerability Management Program 8 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Identifying Vulnerability Management Requirements
- Configuring and Executing Vulnerability Scans
- Developing a Remediation Workflow
- Overcoming Risks of Vulnerability Scanning
- Vulnerability Assessment Tools
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Analyzing Vulnerability Scans 6 topics · 8 LiveLab +
- Reviewing and Interpreting Scan Reports
- Validating Scan Results
- Common Vulnerabilities
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Responding to Vulnerabilities 12 topics +
- Analyzing Risk
- Managing Risk
- Implementing Security Controls
- Threat Classification
- Managing the Computing Environment
- Software Assurance Best Practices
- Designing and Coding for Security
- Software Security Testing
- Policies, Governance, and Service Level Objectives
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
10 Building an Incident Response Program 9 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Security Incidents
- Phases of Incident Response
- Building the Foundation for Incident Response
- Creating an Incident Response Team
- Classifying Incidents
- Attack Frameworks
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Incident Detection and Analysis 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Indicators of Compromise
- Investigating IoCs
- Evidence Acquisition and Preservation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Containment, Eradication, and Recovery 7 topics +
- Containing the Damage
- Incident Eradication and Recovery
- Validating Data Integrity
- Wrapping Up the Response
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
13 Reporting and Communication 5 topics +
- Vulnerability Management Reporting and Communication
- Incident Response Reporting and Communication
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
14 Performing Forensic Analysis and Techniques for Incident Response 10 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Building a Forensics Capability
- Understanding Forensic Software
- Conducting Endpoint Forensics
- Network Forensics
- Cloud, Virtual, and Container Forensics
- Post-Incident Activity and Evidence Acquisition
- Forensic Investigation: An Example
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Lab Exercises
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Appendix: Key Terms 1 topics +
- Glossary
16 Appendix 1 topics +
- Using MITRE ATT&CK to Understand Adversary Behavior
Hands-On Labs Our edge
54 LiveLabs- Creating a Firewall Rule
- Setting Up a Honeypot on Kali Linux
- Enforcing Password Policies
- Installing Docker
- Exporting the Windows File Registry
- Installing the AD FS Role
- Examining PKI Certificates
- Performing a DoS Attack with the SYN Flood
- Confirming the Spoofing Attack in Wireshark
- Using Performance Monitor
- Performing a Memory-Based Attack
- Using Social Engineering Techniques to Plan an Attack
- Capturing a Packet Using Wireshark
- Examining Audited Events
- Enabling Logging for Audited Objects
- Using TCPdump to Capture Packets
- Analyzing Malware Using Virustotal
- Using Command-line Tools
- Using the hping Program
- Scanning the Local Network
- Performing an Intense Scan in Zenmap
- Using Shodan to Find Webcams
- Using Recon-ng to Gather Information
- Identifying Search Options in Metasploit
- Performing Reconnaissance on a Network
- Footprinting a Website
- Using the whois Program
- Using nslookup for Passive Reconnaissance
- Making Syslog Entries Readable
- Using the netstat Command
- Performing Zone Transfer Using dig
- Using OWASP ZAP
- Consulting a Vulnerability Database
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Using Nikto
- Performing Vulnerability Scanning Using OpenVAS
- Performing Session Hijacking Using Burp Suite
- Detecting Rootkits
- Exploiting LFI and RFI Vulnerabilities
- Exploiting a Website Using SQL Injection
- Conducting CSRF Attacks
- Defending Against a Buffer Overflow Attack
- Understanding Local Privilege Escalation
- Performing a MITM Attack
- Attacking a Website Using XSS Injection
- Examining MITRE ATT&CK
- Creating a Forensic Image with FTK Imager
- Using EnCase Imager
- Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
- Observing a SHA256-Generated Hash Value
- Analyzing Forensics with Autopsy
- Cracking Passwords Using Cain and Abel
- Finding Hard Drives on the System
- Completing the Chain of Custody
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
CompTIA CYSA+ (CS0-003) Details
Master the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) exam with our comprehensive study guide. Whether you're preparing for the exam or seeking to enhance your cybersecurity skills, our course provides valuable insights into the exam objectives. You'll explore a range of cybersecurity domains, from threat intelligence to vulnerability management and forensic analysis. Designed to empower you with real-world knowledge, our course features interactive lessons, quizzes, pre-assessments, post-assessments, and hands-on labs to hone your skills. Unlock your potential and become a certified Cybersecurity Analyst ready to tackle the challenges of the cybersecurity world.
Questions
85
(per exam)
Duration
165 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
750
(on a scale of 900)
Exam Fee
392
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
MCQs
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
775 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
CS0-003.AE2
CompTIA credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is CompTIA CySA+ certification about?+
CompTIA CySA+ is an IT certification for cybersecurity professionals focused on incident detection, prevention, and response.
What is the CompTIA CySA+ exam cost? +
The cost of this exam varies depending on the testing center and packages, but it generally ranges from 400 USD to 2500 USD.
What is the passing score of the CS0-003 exam?+
The passing score for this exam is 750 on a scale of 100-900.
What is the duration of the CySA+ CS0-003 exam?+
The duration of this CompTIA exam is 165 minutes.
What is the format of the exam?+
The format of the CS0-003 exam is a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions, consisting of a maximum of 85 questions.
Is CySA+ harder than Security+?+
Yes, CySA+ is generally considered harder than Security+. Security+ is a foundational certification, while CySA+ focuses on more advanced practical skills.
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