CySA+ Certification Training
5 Day CySA Plus Boot Camp
Prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ exam with a live expert instructor, starting with live online classes.
Official CompTIA Authorized Training · Exam voucher included · Hands-on labs
What Is CompTIA CySA Plus Certification, and Why Does It Matter?
CompTIA CySA+ validates your ability to detect, analyze and respond to threats in security operations and vulnerability management roles. It focuses on incident detection, response and continuous monitoring in modern environments, while managing vulnerabilities and communicating critical risks.
Source: CompTIA, CySA+ V4 certification page.
CySA+ Certification Requirements
CompTIA recommends about 4 years in a SOC analyst or vulnerability analyst role.
Need to build up first? See our Security+ Boot Camp.
Source: CompTIA, CySA+ V4 certification page.
CySA+ Exam Details
questions at most, multiple-choice and performance-based
of testing time
passing score on a scale of 100 to 900
the CySA+ exam we prepare you for, launched June 23, 2026
Source: CompTIA, CySA+ V4 certification page.
CySA+ exam domains
| Domain | Exam weight |
|---|---|
| 1.0 Security Operations | 34% |
| 2.0 Vulnerability Management | 26% |
| 3.0 Incident Response and Management | 24% |
| 4.0 Reporting and Communication | 16% |
CySA+ Certification Cost
With Certification Academy
The CySA+ Boot Camp is $2,899 and includes your exam voucher.
CySA+ Boot Camp Training
A boot camp combines instructor-led lessons, hands-on labs and practice questions so you build skills and prepare for the exam with an expert instructor.
What you will learn
CompTIA lists these skills for CySA+ V4:
- Identify and investigate suspicious activity across networks, endpoints and cloud environments
- Monitor and analyze data using industry-standard tools such as SIEM and EDR platforms
- Identify, prioritize and mitigate vulnerabilities using risk-based approaches
- Investigate and respond to security incidents using structured processes and real-world techniques
- Communicate security findings and risks to stakeholders through reports and dashboards
- Apply security practices across cloud and hybrid environments
Source: CompTIA, CySA+ V4 certification page.
What is included
- Five days of live instruction from an expert instructor
- Official CompTIA course materials
- Your CySA+ exam voucher
- Our pass guarantee
Who should attend
- Security operations center (SOC) analysts
- Vulnerability analysts
- Threat intelligence analysts
- Cybersecurity specialists and security engineers
- IT security professionals moving into an analyst role
CySA+ Boot Camp curriculum
Five days of live instruction, each built around a block of CS0-004 topics. Classes run morning and afternoon, and the schedule can vary from class to class.
Day 1: Security operations and risk foundations
- Security operations fundamentals: the work of a security analyst and the tools and data sources behind it
- Applying risk management strategies to security decisions
- Managing system security and configurations, including hardening and secure baselines
Day 2: Architecture, access and threat intelligence
- Comparing system architectures, including on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments
- Applying access management and identity controls
- Threat intelligence and threat hunting: using intelligence to look for threats proactively
Day 3: Network vulnerabilities and incident response
- Assessing network vulnerabilities and interpreting scan results
- Managing incident response and communication
- Executing incident response plans, from detection through recovery
Day 4: Analysis, automation and process improvement
- Analyzing malicious activity on hosts, networks and applications
- Automating data analysis to speed up detection and triage
- Improving security operations with automation
Day 5: Application security and exam review
- Assessing application vulnerabilities
- Securing applications
- Exam review and test-taking strategy for CS0-004
Topics follow the CS0-004 subject areas. The order shown may be adjusted by the instructor.
Find a CySA+ Boot Camp
We are starting with live online CySA+ classes. Choose the date that fits your plans.
| State | City | Location | Dates | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | Online | Virtual Classroom | Dec 14th - Dec 18th | $2,899 | |
| Central Time | Online | Virtual Classroom | Feb 8th - Feb 12th | $2,899 | |
| Central Time | Online | Virtual Classroom | Apr 5th - Apr 9th | $2,899 | |
| Central Time | Online | Virtual Classroom | May 31st - Jun 4th | $2,899 | |
| Central Time | Online | Virtual Classroom | Jul 26th - Jul 30th | $2,899 | |
| Central Time | Online | Virtual Classroom | Sep 20th - Sep 24th | $2,899 |
Why Choose Us for Your CySA+ Boot Camp?
Experience
Experienced trainers who use proven adult-learning practices and straightforward internalization techniques to build engagement, motivation and recall.
Thought leadership
Courses developed to correlate closely with the exam, using problem-based, collaborative learning.
Pass your exam, guaranteed
We back the CySA+ Boot Camp with our pass guarantee. Terms & Policies.
CySA+ Frequently Asked Questions
Which CySA+ exam does the class prepare me for?
Our CySA+ Boot Camp prepares you for the CS0-004 exam, launched June 23, 2026.
What experience does CompTIA recommend for CySA+?
CompTIA recommends about 4 years in a SOC analyst or vulnerability analyst role.
How many questions are on the exam, and what score do I need?
The exam has a maximum of 85 questions and you have 165 minutes. The passing score is 750 on a scale of 100 to 900.
How long is the class, and is it online?
The boot camp is five days, taught live online by an expert instructor.
Is the exam voucher included?
Yes. The Certification Academy CySA+ Boot Camp includes your exam voucher.
What if I do not pass the exam?
Our pass guarantee is explained in our Terms & Policies.