Online CompTIA CySA+ Certification Course
7.3 Million
10 year Job Growth
$66,000
Avg. Starting Salary1
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MedCerts Program for CompTIA CySA+ Certification

Issuing Authority Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

With more than 2,000 members, 3,000 academic and training partners and tens of thousands of registered users spanning the entire information communications and technology (ICT) industry, CompTIA has become a leading voice for the technology ecosystem.
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CompTIA CySA+ Certification Detail

The CompTIA CySA+ is the only intermediate high-stakes cybersecurity analyst certification with performance-based questions covering security analytics, intrusion detection and response. A Cybersecurity Analyst provides an analytics-based approach within the IT security industry, which is increasingly important for most organizations as attackers have learned to evade traditionally signature-based solutions, such as firewalls. Earn your CySA+ certification, issued by CompTIA, through MedCerts program.

Selecting the Right Training Option Program Comparisons

MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.

MedCerts Community College Online College
Program & Tuition Cost $4,000 average Up to $20,000 $3,000 average
Exam Fees, Books & Materials Included Up to $750 Up to $750
Job Ready In 3–6 months 24–48 months 3–6 months
Schedule Flexibility On-demand 24/7 Set class schedule On-demand 24/7
Travel Requirements None: 100% online On-campus classrooms None: 100% online
Student Support Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access Professors: scheduled office hours Support inbox
Career Coaching Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements Exam-specific only
Content Delivery 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning Professor lectures Varies: typically videos and presentations

This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.

CompTIA CySA+ Certification Skills Gained

  • Perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization
  • Configure and use threat-detection tools
  • Secure and protect applications and systems within an organization

CompTIA CySA+ Career PathwaysAttainable Jobs

highest Paying

Cybersecurity Specialist

A Cybersecurity Specialist works on monitoring, controlling, and maintaining systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. They may work on examination of client computer systems, identification of weak points in security, development and implementation of new systems, and monitoring and response to security issues.

$66,000 - $97,000
Estimated Salary1

highest Paying

Security/Defense Intelligence Analyst

A Security or Defense Intelligence Analyst gathers and analyzes information needed to anticipate and prevent organized criminal activities that may threaten national security.

$62,000 - $95,000
Estimated Salary1

highest Paying

Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst helps businesses and organizations to plan and build computer systems. Analysts review the information processing needs of the organization, plans and sets up computer networks and software, and tests systems for accuracy, efficiency and ease of use.

$68,000 - $98,000
Estimated Salary1
1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

Cyber Security Analyst - CySA+