Forge University
CySA+ certification prep

CompTIA's cybersecurity analyst certification — proof you can work with real vulnerability data and threat intelligence, not just recite the theory.

Why CySA+ matters

CySA+ is the specialist step up from Security+ — built for the job security teams actually need filled: someone who can read the data, triage real alerts, and act on threat intelligence as their actual job. It signals you're ready for analyst work, not just aware that analyst work exists.

$123.3K
Median salary
34,970
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Source: CompTIA, Cybersecurity Analyst role analysis · published June 2026

Career path

This course builds toward: Cybersecurity Analyst

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Exam domains
Security Operations34%
Vulnerability Management26%
Incident Response and Management24%
Reporting and Communication16%
Individual enrollment
$399

Self-paced access, AI Coach on every lesson, full-length practice exams, and a free course retake if you complete the readiness gate and still don't pass your exam on the first attempt. Exam registration and voucher are purchased separately, directly through the certifying body.

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100% self-paced online — study on your schedule, no bootcamp seat to book.

Enterprise & team plans

Training a whole team on CySA+? Fund a Training Bank account for any amount, then assign any course to any employee — self-serve, published discount tiers, no sales call.

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