CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)

Assessment

Multiple-choice plus performance-based questions in a timed, proctored exam.

Version

V4 (CS0-004), launched June 23, 2026; V3 (CS0-003) English exam scheduled to retire December 2026

Exam length

165 minutes

Questions

Up to 85

Passing

750 on a 100–900 scale

Price

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Included

Exam only (bundles with CertMaster products and a retake are sold separately).

Retakes

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Validity

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Renewal

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Prerequisites

None required. CompTIA recommends about four years in a SOC analyst or vulnerability analyst role.

Key dates

• June 6, 2023 — V3 (CS0-003) launched
• June 23, 2026 — V4 (CS0-004) launched
• 2026-12 — V3 English exam scheduled to retire

Who it suits

Editorial judgment
Analysts who already work with alerts or vulnerability data and want a recognised, vendor-neutral analyst credential. CompTIA's own recommended experience makes it a poor first certification.

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Related guides

• CySA+ V3 vs V4: what changed in CS0-004
• SOC analyst training paths by starting point, with real costs

Compare with

• HTB Certified Defensive Security Analyst (HTB CDSA)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
• Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst

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Sources

1. CompTIA: www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst/ — checked 2026-10-22, direct HTTP fetch
2. CompTIA: www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst/v4/ — checked 2026-10-22, direct HTTP fetch
3. CompTIA: www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst/v3/ — checked 2026-10-22, direct HTTP fetch
4. CompTIA: www.comptia.org/en-us/blog/what-is-comptia-cysa-certification/ — checked 2026-10-22, direct HTTP fetch