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Prepare for the CySA+ CompTIA CySA+ Exam

CompTIA CySA+ validates the behavioral-analytics and threat-detection skills to proactively defend systems, continuously monitor for threats, and respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents.

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For security analysts using behavioral analytics and threat intelligence to detect, respond to, and report on cyber threats.

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Questions
85
Passing Score
750
on a 100–900 scale
Time Limit
165 min
Level
Intermediate

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Exam Topics Covered

  • Security Operations
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Incident Response and Management
  • Reporting and Communication

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