CySA+ (CS0-003) is CompTIA’s SOC / analyst exam: detect, hunt, vuln-manage, and respond. Take it after Security+ unless you already work in a SOC.
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Path: CompTIA roadmap · Security+.
Exam overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Code | CS0-003 |
| Questions | Up to 90 (MCQ + PBQs) |
| Duration | 165 minutes |
| Pass | 750 / 900 |
| Cost | ~$425 USD |
Official: CompTIA CySA+.
Domains (CS0-003)
Security operations; vulnerability management; incident response and management; reporting and communication. PBQs are log/output interpretation — practice reading SIEM-style text, not just definitions.
6-week plan
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | SOC ops + tooling concepts |
| 3 | Vuln scanning / prioritization |
| 4 | IR |
| 5 | Reporting |
| 6 | PBQ drills + mocks |
Next: SC-200 in a Microsoft SOC, or PenTest+ if you go offensive.
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