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Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+
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Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

Dee Dee Collette
Dr. Manish Kumar
IBM Skills Network Team

Instructors: Dee Dee Collette

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

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Flexible schedule
Approx. 8 hours
Learn at your own pace
88%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Get CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA+ exam-ready with study tips and rigorous exam-day preparation techniques

  • Validate your exam readiness with practice tests and timed mock exams

  • Ensure you’re familiar with the domains covered in each exam and how they are marked

  • Understand the certification process for each exam, including sign-up and testing procedures

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There are 2 modules in this course

This module introduces you to CompTIA Security+ certification, outlining its benefits for cybersecurity professionals. You'll learn about exam eligibility requirements and sign-up procedures. You’ll be able to identify the five exam domains and their question distribution. Additionally, you will explore suggestions for supplemental study resources and practical test-taking tips. You can assess your readiness with a 20-question ungraded practice test, followed by a comprehensive mock exam to conclude the module.

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This module focuses on the CompTIA CySA+ certification, recognized as an advanced certification for cybersecurity professionals. You’ll learn about the benefits of CySA+ certification, including which roles require certification, recommended experience, exam eligibility criteria, and the registration process. You’ll review the exam's core domains and the distribution of questions within those domains. Get advice about incorporating additional study materials to target challenging areas and learn practical strategies for improving exam performance. To assess your preparation, you'll start with a 20-question, ungraded practice quiz and finish the module with a full-length, timed mock exam.

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