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Key Facts: CySA+ Exam
~70-75%
Estimated Pass Rate
Industry estimate
750/900
Passing Score
CompTIA
60-80 hrs
Study Time
Recommended
DoD 8570
Approved
CSSP Analyst/IR
$404
Exam Fee
CompTIA
165 min
Exam Duration
CompTIA
CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) is an intermediate-level cybersecurity certification for security analysts and SOC professionals. The exam has up to 85 questions in 165 minutes, requiring 750/900 to pass. Domain 1: Security Operations (33%) is the largest, followed by Domain 2: Vulnerability Management (30%), Domain 3: Incident Response (20%), and Domain 4: Reporting and Communication (17%). The estimated pass rate is 70-75% for well-prepared candidates. CySA+ is DoD 8570/8140 approved for CSSP Analyst and CSSP Incident Responder roles.
About the CySA+ Exam
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003 certification validates intermediate-level security analytics skills focusing on security operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and security reporting. Updated for 2025/2026 with cloud security analytics, SOAR/XDR automation, threat hunting, and Zero Trust concepts.
Questions
85 scored questions
Time Limit
165 minutes
Passing Score
750/900 (approx 83%)
Exam Fee
$404 USD (CompTIA / Pearson VUE)
CySA+ Exam Content Outline
Security Operations
Threat intelligence, SIEM, log analysis, indicators of compromise (IOCs), threat hunting, behavioral analytics, SOAR/XDR, network/host analysis, cloud monitoring
Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability scanning, CVSS v3.1 scoring, risk prioritization, patch management, configuration assessment, cloud/container security, attack surface management
Incident Response and Management
MITRE ATT&CK framework, kill chain, containment/eradication/recovery, digital forensics, memory analysis, root cause analysis, post-incident activities
Reporting and Communication
Stakeholder communications, vulnerability reports, metrics/KPIs, executive/board reporting, regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS), lessons learned
How to Pass the CySA+ Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 750/900 (approx 83%)
- Exam length: 85 questions
- Time limit: 165 minutes
- Exam fee: $404 USD
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CySA+ CS0-003 exam format?
The CySA+ CS0-003 exam has up to 85 questions with a 165-minute time limit. Question types include multiple choice and performance-based questions (PBQs). You need a score of 750 on a scale of 100-900 to pass. The exam fee is $404 USD.
What are the prerequisites for CySA+?
CompTIA recommends 4 years of hands-on experience in security analytics or related roles, along with Security+ or equivalent knowledge. However, many candidates with 2-3 years of SOC, incident response, or security operations experience successfully pass with dedicated study. Network+ and Security+ are recommended but not required.
What changed in CS0-003 vs CS0-002?
CS0-003 (released June 2023) emphasizes threat hunting, cloud security analytics, SOAR/XDR automation, and modern detection methodologies. The exam includes expanded coverage of MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworks, threat intelligence platforms, container/Kubernetes security, and cloud-native security monitoring. CS0-002 retired on July 31, 2024.
Is CySA+ DoD approved?
Yes, CompTIA CySA+ is approved under DoD Directive 8570/8140 for CSSP Analyst and CSSP Incident Responder positions. This makes it valuable for government and defense contractor roles requiring security analytics expertise.
How long should I study for CySA+?
Plan for 60-80 hours of study over 6-10 weeks. Focus on Security Operations (33% of exam) and Vulnerability Management (30%) — together they make up nearly two-thirds of the exam. Complete 200+ practice questions and score 80%+ consistently before scheduling. Hands-on experience with SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and incident response tools significantly helps.
What jobs does CySA+ qualify me for?
CySA+ prepares candidates for roles including SOC Analyst (Levels I-III), Security Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Incident Response Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, and Junior Security Engineer. Average salaries range from $75,000-$95,000 for entry-level to $110,000-$145,000+ for experienced analysts.