CySA+ CS0-003
CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Exam Objectives
The CySA+ CS0-003 exam has four domains focused on the day-to-day work of a security analyst. Security Operations (33%) and Vulnerability Management (30%) together make up nearly two-thirds of the exam.
CS0-004 is live (launched June 23, 2026). The CS0-003 English exam retires December 22, 2026.
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CS0-003 Domains & Weights
1.0Security Operations
33%The largest domain: analyzing system and network telemetry, threat intelligence and hunting, and the tooling behind day-to-day security monitoring.
2.0Vulnerability Management
30%Implementing and analyzing vulnerability scans, prioritizing findings, and recommending controls and mitigations.
3.0Incident Response & Management
20%Applying the incident-response lifecycle, attack frameworks, and containment, eradication, and recovery procedures.
4.0Reporting & Communication
17%Communicating vulnerability and incident findings to stakeholders and supporting metrics, KPIs, and compliance reporting.
CySA+ Objectives FAQ
How many domains are on the CySA+ CS0-003 exam?
Four: Security Operations (33%), Vulnerability Management (30%), Incident Response & Management (20%), and Reporting & Communication (17%).
Which CySA+ domain is weighted the most?
Security Operations at 33%, followed closely by Vulnerability Management at 30% — together nearly two-thirds of the exam.
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