Exam version CS0-003. Issuers change fees and exam details, so confirm current requirements with CompTIA.
Who it's for
Analysts who already have foundational security knowledge and work, or want to work, in a SOC or blue team. It suits people moving from Tier 1 monitoring toward threat detection, analysis and response.
The four exam domains
- 01Security Operations
- 02Vulnerability Management
- 03Incident Response and Management
- 04Reporting and Communication
Where it sits in the cert path
- Security+Entry
- CySA+Intermediate
- CISSPAdvanced
Ways to prepare
Exam prep courses, plus programs whose curriculum is aligned to the CySA+ objectives.

Master of Science in Cybersecurity
The online MS in Cybersecurity program from Hawai‘i Pacific University prepares students to defend their organization from data breaches, strengthen their résumé by taking key certification exams, and advance their career as responsible leaders in cybersecurity.
- No GMAT/GRE scores or prerequisite courses required
- Earn your degree in as few as 12 months full time or 24 months part time
- Prep for the CompTIA CySA+, PenTest+ and Server+ exams

Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Maryville University’s online cybersecurity master’s program can help prepare you for the changing role of cybersecurity professionals by equipping you with the hard and soft skills that employers desire.
- 100% online, with no campus visits required
- Graduate in as few as 12 months
- Business/Leadership or Technical focus area, with certification prep built into courses