CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Training provider:
NILC

Duration:
5 days

Awarding body:
CompTIA

Delivery:
Tutor-led online

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Overview

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is a certification for cyber professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention, and response through continuous security monitoring. This course introduces tools and tactics to manage cybersecurity risks, identify various types of common threats, evaluate the organisation’s security, collect, and analyse cybersecurity intelligence, and handle incidents as they occur. This course includes the CySA+ (CS0-003) exam voucher, taken post class.

What will I learn?

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Detect and analyse indicators of malicious activity
Understand threat hunting and threat intelligence concepts
Use appropriate tools and methods to manage, prioritise and respond to attacks and vulnerabilities
Perform incident response processes
Understand reporting and communication concepts related to vulnerability management and incident response activities

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts)
Self-employed
Full-time carer
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

Prior to this course, it is recommended learners hold CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certifications or have the equivalent knowledge.

This course is suited to Security Analyst Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst, Incident Response Analyst, Vulnerability Management Analyst, Security Engineer.

Assessment

Exam time: 165 minutes
Multiple choice style: 85 questions
Pass mark: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Closed book exam (i.e. no reference materials are allowed during the exam)

Career progression

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification is a recognised intermediate credential that paves the way for advancing within defensive cybersecurity roles.

Career progression opportunities include:

Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, or Vulnerability Analyst (technical, specialist roles)
Progression to positions such as Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence Analyst, or Incident Response Analyst
Advancement into roles like Senior Security Analyst, Security Operations Manager, or Team Lead for Security Operations Centre (SOC)
With additional certifications and experience – such as PenTest+, CASP+/SecurityX, or vendor-specific cloud security credentials – you could move into leadership roles like Security Architect, Cybersecurity Consultant, or Director of Security

CySA+ is especially valuable for professionals focused on threat detection, continuous monitoring, and defensive operations. It equips learners with the skills to excel in security operations, and to grow within defensive and risk-focused tracks.

Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.

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