CompTIA Cybersecurity
Analyst (CySA+)
Certification Exam
Objectives
EXAM NUMBER: CS0-003
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, About the Exam
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam will certify the successful candidate
has the knowledge and skills required to:
• Detect and analyze indicators of malicious activity
• Understand threat hunting and threat intelligence concepts
• Use appropriate tools and methods to manage, prioritize, and respond to attacks and vulnerabilities
• Perform incident response processes
• Understand reporting and communication concepts related to vulnerability management and incident
response activities
EXAM DEVELOPMENT
CompTIA exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results
regarding the skills and knowledge required of an IT professional.
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CompTIA Certifications, LLC is not affiliated with and does not authorize, endorse, or condone utilizing
any content provided by unauthorized third-party training sites (aka “brain dumps”). Individuals who
utilize such materials in preparation for any CompTIA examination will have their certifications revoked
and be suspended from future testing in accordance with the CompTIA Candidate Agreement. In an
effort to more clearly communicate CompTIA’s exam policies on use of unauthorized study materials,
CompTIA directs all certification candidates to the CompTIA Certification Exam Policies. Please review
all CompTIA policies before beginning the study process for any CompTIA exam. Candidates will be
required to abide by the CompTIA Candidate Agreement. If a candidate has a question as to whether
study materials are considered unauthorized (aka “brain dumps”), he/she should contact CompTIA at
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PLEASE NOTE
The lists of examples provided in bulleted format are not exhaustive lists. Other examples of
technologies, processes, or tasks pertaining to each objective may also be included on the exam,
although not listed or covered in this objectives document. CompTIA is constantly reviewing the
content of our exams and updating test questions to be sure our exams are current, and the security
of the questions is protected. When necessary, we will publish updated exams based on existing
exam objectives. Please know that all related exam preparation materials will still be valid.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003 Certification Exam: Exam Objectives Version 1.0
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Analyst (CySA+)
Certification Exam
Objectives
EXAM NUMBER: CS0-003
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, About the Exam
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam will certify the successful candidate
has the knowledge and skills required to:
• Detect and analyze indicators of malicious activity
• Understand threat hunting and threat intelligence concepts
• Use appropriate tools and methods to manage, prioritize, and respond to attacks and vulnerabilities
• Perform incident response processes
• Understand reporting and communication concepts related to vulnerability management and incident
response activities
EXAM DEVELOPMENT
CompTIA exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results
regarding the skills and knowledge required of an IT professional.
CompTIA AUTHORIZED MATERIALS USE POLICY
CompTIA Certifications, LLC is not affiliated with and does not authorize, endorse, or condone utilizing
any content provided by unauthorized third-party training sites (aka “brain dumps”). Individuals who
utilize such materials in preparation for any CompTIA examination will have their certifications revoked
and be suspended from future testing in accordance with the CompTIA Candidate Agreement. In an
effort to more clearly communicate CompTIA’s exam policies on use of unauthorized study materials,
CompTIA directs all certification candidates to the CompTIA Certification Exam Policies. Please review
all CompTIA policies before beginning the study process for any CompTIA exam. Candidates will be
required to abide by the CompTIA Candidate Agreement. If a candidate has a question as to whether
study materials are considered unauthorized (aka “brain dumps”), he/she should contact CompTIA at
to confirm.
PLEASE NOTE
The lists of examples provided in bulleted format are not exhaustive lists. Other examples of
technologies, processes, or tasks pertaining to each objective may also be included on the exam,
although not listed or covered in this objectives document. CompTIA is constantly reviewing the
content of our exams and updating test questions to be sure our exams are current, and the security
of the questions is protected. When necessary, we will publish updated exams based on existing
exam objectives. Please know that all related exam preparation materials will still be valid.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003 Certification Exam: Exam Objectives Version 1.0
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