Description
Prep guide only. This is a downloadable certification preparation guide (PDF). It is not a certification and it is not an exam. Buying or reading it does not certify you. To earn the CompTIA CySA+ credential you must register for and pass the official exam with CompTIA and meet its requirements. SkillStack Suite is not affiliated with or endorsed by CompTIA.
Who this prep guide is for
SOC analysts, threat hunters, incident responders and vulnerability analysts who want to prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ CS0-004 (V4) exam, which launched June 23, 2026. CompTIA recommends Network+ and Security+ knowledge plus hands-on experience. Check CompTIA's site for the retirement date of the older CS0-003 version.
Exam this guide prepares you for
- Exam: CS0-004 (V4)
- Launch: June 23, 2026
- Questions: Maximum of 85
- Duration: 165 minutes
- Passing score: 750 (scale of 100-900)
Exam details were checked against the official CompTIA exam page. Exam owners change outlines, prices and rules, so always confirm the current details on the official exam page before you book.
Domains covered
- Security Operations (34%)
- Vulnerability Management (26%)
- Incident Response and Management (24%)
- Reporting and Communication (16%)
What’s inside
- A plain-English explanation of every exam domain, with key terms and a study tip for each
- A 6-week study plan
- 25 original practice questions with an answer key and explanations (written for this guide, not taken from the real exam)
- Hands-on practice ideas
- Common mistakes to avoid
- A glossary of key terms
- An exam-day checklist and a progress tracker
Format
PDF, 20 pages. You can download it right after payment.
