This course is the only intermediate high-stakes cybersecurity analyst certification with performance-based questions covering security analytics, intrusion detection, and response. As a result, CySA+ is the most up-to-date security analyst certification that covers advanced persistent threats in the cybersecurity environment. As attackers have learned to evade traditional signature-based solutions, such as firewalls, an analytics-based approach within the IT security industry is increasingly important for most organizations.

The behavioral analytics skills covered by CySA+ identify and combat malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs), enhancing threat visibility across a broad attack surface. CompTIA CySA+ is for IT professionals looking to gain the following security analyst skills.