Exam objectives
CS0-003CompTIA CySA+ exam objectives
The published blueprint is the contract: the exam can only test what is on this list. Domains carry their official weightings, and objectives with a practice page link straight to questions written for that objective.
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Security Operations
33%of exam- 1.1 Explain the importance of system and network architecture concepts in security operations.Practice
- 1.2 Given a scenario, analyze indicators of potentially malicious activity.Practice
- 1.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate tools or techniques to determine malicious activity.Practice
- 1.4 Compare and contrast threat-intelligence and threat-hunting concepts.Practice
- 1.5 Explain the importance of efficiency and process improvement in security operations.Practice
Vulnerability Management
30%of exam- 2.1 Given a scenario, implement vulnerability scanning methods and concepts.Practice
- 2.2 Given a scenario, analyze output from vulnerability assessment tools.Practice
- 2.3 Given a scenario, analyze data to prioritize vulnerabilities.Practice
- 2.4 Given a scenario, recommend controls to mitigate attacks and software vulnerabilities.Practice
- 2.5 Explain concepts related to vulnerability response, handling, and management.Practice
Incident Response and Management
20%of examReporting and Communication
17%of examObjectives marked Practice open a page of original questions written for that objective, each with a full explanation cited to CompTIA documentation.
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