[MUSIC] Welcome to this video, where you'll
explore CompTIA CySA+ certification. After watching this video, you'll be
able to describe how a CompTIA CySA+ certification can expand
your job opportunities. Discuss how this certification can
increase your potential earnings. List the required and
recommended exam prerequisites. And describe the exam structure and
domains. Now, learn about job opportunities
available for CySA+ certified applicants. CompTIA classifies its CompTIA CySA+
certification as one of two expert cybersecurity certifications. With this certification, you'll qualify
for roles such as security analyst, threat intelligence analyst,
security operations center (SOC) analyst, vulnerability analyst, incident response
coordinator, and threat hunter. Your CySA+ certification validates
the need for your advanced cybersecurity skills by attracting
the attention of hiring managers. According to CompTIA, certified IT
professionals are often perceived as more valuable to an organization and
tend to get promoted faster. According to IDC and CompTIA, 96% of hiring managers prefer
hiring certified candidates. The CompTIA security+ certification
is recognized globally, complies with ISO 17024 standards, and meets the United States Department of
Defense requirements for specific roles. Let's learn more about the US Department
of Defense requirements for specific roles. The roles that require ComTIA CySA+
certification can change over time, as the US Department of Defense updates
its cybersecurity workforce requirements. Based on the most recent information
available, the US Department of Defense requires the CompTIA CySA+
certification for the following roles. Cybersecurity service provider,
referred to as CSSP analyst, CSSP incident responder, and CSSP auditor. CySA+ certification is often listed
as meeting the requirements of the information assurance technician,
IAT Level II, and information assurance management,
IAM Level I. However, the exact roles and levels can
vary depending on the specific branch of the military or
the US Department of Defense Agency. The CySA+ certification is
particularly valued for roles involving threat detection, security
analytics, and vulnerability management within the Department of
Defense Cybersecurity framework. For the most current and
detailed job requirements, visit the official US Department of
Defense Cyber Exchange website, or contact a Department of
Defense Cybersecurity workforce manager. Generally, certified candidates earn
more than non-certified candidates, especially those early in their careers. While specific salary data for
CySA+ holders vary, Infosec reports data from Salary.com, with annual salaries ranging
from $82,316 to $100,749. If you're interested in taking
the CompTIA CySA+ exam, the CompTIA CySA+ exam has
no mandatory prerequisites. However, CompTIA recommends
that exam takers have, three to four years of hands-on information
security or related experience. That you've attained
the CompTIA Network+ certification or have equivalent knowledge. And passing the CompTIA security exam
before attempting the CySA+ exam. Before attempting the CySA+ exam,
evaluate your cybersecurity knowledge, focusing on incident detection,
cyber threats, and other related topics. Review the domains and
their testing goals. The ComTIA website specifies that this
intermediate to advanced level exam consists of 165 minutes performance-based
test, with a maximum of 85 questions. It includes multiple-choice and
performance-based questions, covering the following four domains. The first domain, threat and vulnerability
management, comprises 25% of the exam. This domain tests your ability to apply
environmental reconnaissance techniques, demonstrating your ability to gather
intelligence about potential security threats. You'll also demonstrate proficiency in
analyzing network reconnaissance results and recommending effective countermeasures
to mitigate identified risks. The following domain,
software and system security, takes up the most significant
portion of the exam, at 26%. This exam section evaluates
your capability to implement secure configurations
across various systems and networks. This part also tests your knowledge of
secure network design principles and your skill in analyzing potential
indicators of compromise. The third domain, security operations and
monitoring, accounts for 25% of the exam. In this section, you'll need to showcase
your ability to analyze data during ongoing security monitoring activities. You'll be expected to implement
configuration changes to existing controls, enhancing overall security. Additionally, you'll need to demonstrate
proficiency in analyzing output from common vulnerability assessment tools,
a crucial skill for any cybersecurity analyst. The fourth and final domain, incident
response, makes up 24% of the exam. This section tests your ability to apply
incident response procedures effectively when security breaches occur. You'll need to analyze potential
indicators of compromise, showcasing your threat detection skills. Furthermore, you'll be
evaluated on your capability to use basic digital forensics techniques, which are essential for investigating and
resolving security incidents. Next, lets review what you've learned. In this video you learned the ComTIA CySA+
certification qualifies you for threat intelligence analyst,
information asset technician, information asset management,
SOC analyst, and various CSSP roles. Certified IT professionals are often
perceived as more valuable and tend to get promoted faster. The CompTIA CySA+ certification
is globally recognized, complies with ISO 17024 standards, and meets US DoD requirements for
specific cybersecurity roles. Generally, CompTIA CySA+ certified
professionals earn more than their non-certified counterparts. This exam has no mandatory prerequisites,
but recommends three to four years
of hands-on experience and knowledge equivalent to Network+ and
Security+ certifications. And the CySA+ exam is a 165-minutes,
performance-based test with up to 85 questions covering four main
domains of cybersecurity analysis. [MUSIC]