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Question and Answer: 956 The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) certification is designed to validate the skills required for a cybersecurity analyst job role. It focuses on intermediate-level cybersecurity skills and knowledge to identify and combat cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. The current version of the exam is CS0-002, but please note that my knowledge cutoff is in September 2021, so there may have been updates or changes to the exam since then. I'll provide you with a general overview of the CySA+ certification and the CS0-002 exam based on the information available up to my knowledge cutoff. Exam Overview: • Exam Name: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) • Exam Code: CS0-002 • Certification Name: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ • Certification Code: CySA+ • Exam Duration: 165 minutes • Number of Questions: Maximum of 85 multiple-choice and performance-based questions • Passing Score: The scale is 100-900, and the passing score is 750 (scaled score) Exam Objectives: The CS0-002 exam covers the following domains: 1. Threat and Vulnerability Management: 22% of the exam 2. Software and Systems Security: 18% of the exam 3. Security Operations and Monitoring: 25% of the exam 4. Incident Response: 22% of the exam 5. Compliance and Assessment: 13% of the exam Topics Covered: 1. Threat Management: • Recognize and react to safety extortions and weaknesses. • Conduct security assessments. • Implement threat intelligence processes. • Secure the organization's vulnerability management program. 2. Software and Systems Security: • Secure the software development lifecycle. • Implement secure coding and testing techniques. • Implement security controls in software and systems. • Identify vulnerabilities and analyze security issues. 3. Security Operations and Monitoring: • Support the incident response process. • Apply security controls to protect the organization's assets. • Conduct security operations tasks. • Monitor and analyze security events. 4. Incident Response: • Implement an incident response plan. • Conduct incident investigations. • Perform forensics analysis. • Apply appropriate incident mitigation techniques. 5. Compliance and Assessment: • Implement security policies, standards, and procedures. • Conduct security assessments. • Participate in compliance and assessment activities. • Implement security controls for organizational compliance. Preparation Resources: To prepare for the CySA+ (CS0-002) exam, you can explore various resources, including: • Official CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide: It provides comprehensive coverage of the exam objectives and includes practice questions and performance-based questions. • CompTIA CertMaster Learn for CySA+: An online learning tool that offers a self-paced interactive course with lessons, quizzes, and performance-based questions. • Practice Exams: You can find practice exams and sample questions from various sources to test your knowledge and get familiar with the exam format. • Hands-on Experience: Gaining practical experience in cybersecurity analysis and related tasks will be beneficial for the exam. It's always recommended to check the official CompTIA website for the most up-to-date information on the exam objectives, resources, and any changes to the certification or exam structure.