This exam is for cybersecurity practitioners who perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization. Passing validates the skills required for roles like Security Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, and Vulnerability Analyst.
Written against the published CompTIA specification.
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Who has to sit the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Who needs a CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)?
Cybersecurity professionals with 3-4 years of experience in SOC analyst, vulnerability analyst, or incident response roles, seeking career advancement.
The real CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+): format
How many questions are in the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)?
The real CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) has 85 questions and lasts 165 minutes. Our mock uses 85 questions in 165 minutes.
What is the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: 750 on a scale of 100-900. Our mock marks you at 750 out of 85, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) cost?
Real exam fee: £349.00 (CS0-004RA voucher, includes one retake). Resit fee: £349.00 (for attempts after the first two covered by the voucher). Rebooking after a fail: No mandatory wait for first retake; 14 calendar days for third and subsequent attempts.
How hard is it
How hard is the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)?
Difficulty: Challenging, requires hands-on experience and application of knowledge to scenarios, not just memorization.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)?
Treating CySA+ like Security+ (expecting memorization over application).
Limited hands-on cybersecurity experience for practical scenarios.
Figures for the real exam from google.com, vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+): common questions
Frequently asked
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 165 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with CompTIA.