CompTIA CYSA+
Online CompTIA CySA+ Certification Course
Start the enrollment process for our 2-week online program that prepares you to attain your CompTIA CySA+ certification.
10 year Job Growth
AVG. STARTING SALARY1

ISSUING AUTHORITY
CompTIA CySA+
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.

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 Pathways
Attainable Jobs
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
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
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.

