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High-stakes exams are proctored at a Pearson VUE testing centre in a highly secure environment.  \n• CySA+ is the most up-to-date security analyst certification that covers advanced persistent threats in a post-2014 cybersecurity environment.  \nAbout the exam  \nAs attackers have learned to evade traditional signature-based solutions, such as firewalls, an analytics-based approach within the IT security industry is increasingly important for most organisations. The behavioral analytics skills covered by CySA+ identify and combat malware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface. CompTIA CySA+ is for IT professionals looking to gain the following security analyst skills:  \n• Perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threatsand risks to an organisation.  \n• Configure and use threat-detection tools.  \n• Secure and protect applications and systems within an organisation.  \nExam \\#  \nCS0-001  \nRelease Date  \nFebruary 2017  \nLanguages  \nEnglish, Japanese and Simple Chinese  \nCE Required?  \nYes  \nAccreditation  \nAccredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 Standard. It is also approved by the DoD for Directive 8140/8570.01-M.  \nHow does CySA+ Compare to Alternatives?  \n\n|  | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>CySA+ | | |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Certification | CySA+ | EC-Council Certified Ethical\u003Cbr>Hacker (CEH) | GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) |\n| Performance-based Questions | Yes | No\u003Cbr>A second exam, CEH (Practical) offers performance-based questions | No |\n| Exam Length | 1 exam, 90 questions, 165 min | 1 exam, 4 hrs | 1 exam, 5 hrs |\n| Experience Level | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate |\n| Exam Focus | Security analytics, intrusion detection and response | Penetration testing | Intrusion detection |\n| Pre-requisites | Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge plus a minimum of 3 to 4 years of hands-on information security or related experience recommended | CEH Training, 2 years information security experience, Endorsement | None |\n\nCompTIA Certification Pathway  \nCompTIA certifications align with the skillsets needed to support and manage cybersecurity. Enter where appropriate for you. Consider your experience and existing certifications or course of study.  \nINFRASTRUCTURE PATHWAY  \nCYBERSECURITY PATHWAY  \nTop CySA+ Job Roles  \n• IT Security Analyst  \n• Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst  \n• Vulnerability Analyst  \n• Cybersecurity Specialist  \n• Threat Intelligence Analyst  \n• Security Engineer  \n• Cybersecurity Analyst  \n• Security architect  \nTechnical Areas Covered in the Certification  \n\n| Threat Management\u003Cbr>27%\u003Cbr>• Apply environmental reconnaissance techniques using appropriate tools and processes\u003Cbr>• Analyse the results of a network reconnaissance\u003Cbr>• Implement or recommend the appropriate response and countermeasure to a network-based threat\u003Cbr>• Explain the purpose of practices used to secure a corporate environment | Vulnerability Management\u003Cbr>26%\u003Cbr>• Implement an information security vulnerability management process\u003Cbr>• Analyse the output resulting from a vulnerability scan\u003Cbr>• Compare and contrast common vulnerabilities found in an organisation |\n| --- | --- |\n| Cyber-Incident\u003Cbr>R espo23nse%\u003Cbr>• Distinguish threat data or behavior to determine the impact of an incident\u003Cbr>• Prepare a toolkit and use ","cbCaiazLb7XeRNZS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiazLb7XeRNZS","pdf",296170,"English","# What is CompTIA CySA+\n## Why it is different\n## About the exam\n## Exam details (Exam #, release date, languages)\n## Accreditation and CE requirements\n## Comparison with alternatives\n## CompTIA certification pathway\n## Top CySA+ job roles\n## Technical areas covered","[{\"question\":\"What skills does CompTIA CySA+ focus on for security analysts?\",\"answer\":\"CySA+ emphasizes security analytics, intrusion detection and response. 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