HOW TO GET COMPTIA CYSA+ IN UNDER 3 WEEKS!
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2024
- Hey everyone!
In this video, I talk about my journey to get the CompTIA CySA+ Certification!
Summary:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Why the CySA+?
2:01 - Study Resources
3:00 - Study Methodology
5:35 - Exam Tips
7:53 - Final Words
Links to all Study Resources:
Sibex Study Guide and Practice Tests - bit.ly/3cWQfyh
Jason Dion's Complete Course - bit.ly/3lAkmPZ
Feel free to reach out if you think I can help in any way 🤗
Twitter: / davidalvesweb
Thank you all so much for watching! ❤️ - Наука та технологія
Noted:
-Questions are scenario based
-Understanding Concepts > Memorization
-Leave PBQs/Simulations for last when taking Exam
Those are some of the most important things to have in mind when going for this exam! 😊
Hands down this is one of the best videos explaining how to pass the exam! I just passed Security+ last month and now doing CySA+. Everyone is saying it’s one of the most difficult exams they’ve ever taken but I also encourage people to really understand the concepts. Seems like I also am using the same method as yourself as I did with my Security+. Book + note taking and video for supplement material. Not to mention I took hundreds of practice test! Great video …clear and concise with a lot of detail!
Just passed my Security+ Saturday. I took the practice exam for CySA+ from Jason Dion's udemy course as a baseline and got a 75% on the first attempt. With some studying I can probably knock this one out too. Also used the same method for taking the Security+ and it worked wonders.
Just passed my security+ and going for CySA+ next! Great information and congratulations to you.
What type of study method would you recommend? Did you just read the book over and over again?
Congratulations! :D
This video editing is incredible... It's all about the little details 😉
It was really nice to know a bit more about the path you followed to pass in this exam! Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳
Ooohh and I missed the bloopers 😁😁
ahahah I try my best at it!
Unfortunately, there were no bloopers in this one, I'm sorry! 😅
Thank you so much!! 🥳
Thank you for this video, I'm taking this Exam next Wednesday and I'm freaking out haha
ahah it is normal! But I'm sure you will crush it! Lmk how it went once you know your passing score! 😊
@@DavidAlvesWeb I passed!!!
@@piccostar69 OMG YEEEEAHH! Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊🥳
@@piccostar69 same resources?
@@piccostar69 congratulations! How are things going now?
With this video being three years old, most likely you took the 002 version. I will be taking Sec+ 601 before July 31st, and Cysa 003 before end of October, voucher expires. I will be reviewing both exams over the 4 months. With a day or two for other areas.
Wow thanks for your tips for exam! today i did the practice exam. Wish me luck!
Good luck brother! You got this 🥳
that is one clean desk
Thanks Victor! 😊😊
I think one of the reasons why CompTIA hasn’t bothered to update their Pen-test material is because they’re too busy trying to make their security plus test incredibly difficult to pass every year.
ahah why do you say so?
@@DavidAlvesWeb she's not wrong LMAO, the 601 is crazy
Can't make money if everyone passes
I thought for sure that I failed the sec+, but dammit… I passed
🤣
Did you say it took you 3 weeks to study and prep for the exam? About how many hours/day did you spend studying? Also, how many years have you been in the industry?
Hi Kiya! At that time, I had 1 year of experience in Cybersecurity and spent around 2 hours a day for 3 weeks preparing for this exam :)
Great tips! Thanks.
Thank you for watching! 😊
Another awesome video David, I'm also planning my preparation studies for AWS certifications and the method of listening to some Udemy course as the second activity is really nice, for sure I will apply it. Congrats on the certificate and on the videos!
Thank you so much brother! ❤️
I'm sure you're going to crush those AWS certifications! I'm actually thinking on doing the "AWS Certified Security" more down the line.
Yep! Having some audio and video resources to use as we are doing other stuff can be really helpful when trying to optimise your schedule! 🙂
Thank you so much once again for being so supportive!
Commenting for engagement!
Thank you so much! ❤️
This video came right on time because I just decided that I'm going to start studying for this cert since the Security+ isn't enough to land a job. I was wondering, what did you write on your flashcards? Was it a summary of the chapter or do the chapters have "what you need to know" sections at the end? I also use the flashcard method, but for this I want to make sure I'm writing down the right things to be as efficient as possible.
Heyyy! Happy to hear that! 😊
I used flashcards to memorize every Acronym, Methodology, Technology, Standard and Tool!
So that’s the reason I ended up with around 300 flashcards 😅
Thank you for your help. I will study for the CySA+ 002 exam now.
Good luck brother! I’m sure you’ll crush that exam 😎
Great video thanks!
Happy to help! :D
hello...how do you recommend practicing to answer the performance based questions without any previous cyber security experience?
You gotta work with what you have :)
Having some experience helps, but if you don't have it, just study the content and try some questions to see what are your weak links and then try to fix them with more studying :D
Please explain about flashcards. And how do you do revision.
Hey! Of course!
So basically I would just wrote every acronym, methodology, technology, tool, etc on a flashcards, and I divided them by chapters/topics.
They way I used them was just going through them a lot :)
@@DavidAlvesWeb great I will be applying these flashcards too in my learning process. I'm not good with studies:(
@@we_the_people_of_kashmir3534 That is great! I'm sure it will help you! 🤗
Can i go straight to CySA+ certification without acquiring any other Comptia cert??
Yes of course! They just recommend you have the equivalent knowledge from the concepts that they teach on network+ and security+
The cysa+ 02 sybex study guide only had questions, it didn't do anything to teach me the material. It was no different than the practice book.
Right on brother! Cool workstation, by the way. :)
Thank you so much Jeremy! 🤗
I like it cleeeean! 😊
Thanks for the video.
What home lab would you recommend setting up to ideally practice comprehensively everything that is needed to pass the CYSA+? Obviously I know I need a computer with Kali Linux, Metasploit and Wireshark installed....what else would you recommend home-lab wise? I just acquired my Security+ so I have a way to go, but I would like to slowly (but comprehensively) be preparing myself for it.
*BTW I also used the CYBEX book to help me pass the Security+ - I feel it was instrumental for helping me pass it.
Happy to help!
I would say that being comfortable/understanding the purpose of each tool they mention in the Exam Objective is the most important part.
I honestly didn't build a home lab for this particular exam, I just went to TryHackMe and did some Rooms on the tools I wasn't particularly used to work with, like Wireshark for example😊
Which one is better CEH OR CYSA+ or security plus for beginner can I go directly for CYSA+ if I have CEH
Hi Nitin! It really depends on your end goal!
@@DavidAlvesWebthanks a lot for your reply on twitter as well as on youtube and sorry for sending message to you on both platforms
@@nitindubey5472 Anytime! 😊
@@DavidAlvesWeb sorry david again disturbing you is there any video course free or paid series on CYSA+ cert ?
Did u get the book with course itself or buy it separately???????
I got it from Amazon!
It’s not related to the course tho 😊
@@DavidAlvesWeb How much time did u take to read whole book
@@adityasingla295 maybe a week and 3 days :)
I'm preparing myself. I've read mixed reviews on Amazon on the Sybex book.
Are you going for it?
@@DavidAlvesWeb yes. Aiming for that then casp
@@MastermindRell That's awesome! CASP is one of those certs that I keep thinking about ^^
@@DavidAlvesWeb but was the Sybex book in your opinion resourceful. I have i.t help desk experience but no security experience at all. Did you already have security experience prior ?Also did Cysa assist in landing interviews and also nailing them ?
@@MastermindRell That book is really great! I was already working in IT Security but I'm sure that if you have the knowledge that comes with the CySA, that will help you in an interview for sure, specially for a Security Analyst (SOC) role!
Some educational organizations want us to study 5 days and then take exam within 5 other days, is it enough?
wow that's a stretch! It really depends on your prior knowledge and experience.
But I think that 5 days isn't enough time to get familiar with all the concepts you'll encounter by studying for the CySa+ Exam
Wish you luck! 😊
@@DavidAlvesWeb Thats what i told their ass but they are forcing me or i will not get discount .i dont have any experience .
Thanks David for the advise! I'm gonna sit for CYSA+ exam this 10th July and my only resources are Jason Dion's material and practice test in Udemy. Hopefully I will pass just like you!
You got this! Let me know when you pass 😊
How did you go? What your your study duration?
How was it bro?
@@DavidAlvesWeb Hey David! Guess what. I passed my CYSA+ just now!!!!! Thanks for the advice bro! :D
@@ibnathebeliever2665 oh man CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🍾🎊🎈
Really happy for you 😃
Cool video m8
Thank you very much! 😊
Another excellent job and awesome tips!! Thank you for your effort :) Keep it up bro!
How do you prepare yourself mentally for an exam like this?
Is it normal to feel super anxious? How do you deal with the pressure and fear of failing while still maintaining a day job?
Love, AA
Thank you so much brother! ❤️
Yep, it is totally normal. Especially when you know that you've done your best to be prepared. Because then, if you fail, there will be no excuses for failure. You simply won't be able to say: "I only failed because I didn't try hard enough" or "because I didn't put in the time to study".
Anyway, I think we have to embrace failures as part of the journey. Failures teach us lessons that victories can not.
So my advice will always be: do your best and whatever happens, you either win, or learn 🤗
Hey my friend. Wondering if you would be willing to do a video with your 300 flash cards...showing each card for 1 to 2 seconds...would be a big help!!
That would be awesome, but unfortunately I don't have them anymore 😢
nice video thank you so much. 😀😀
Happy to help! :D
Where did you get your desk from? It's awesome!
Hey man! Thank you so much!
So I bought the legs from Autonomous.ai, and then got a Kitchen counter top from IKEA and finished it with a piano black varnish.
I'm glad you liked it! 😊
Such a nice vedio, do you have book in soft copy??
Thank you! Which book??
Sybex CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide
@@mukeshkumar-ww6ep you can buy the kindle version for very cheap actually 🙂
I feel like skipping sec+ and going for CySA+, is it advisable. I feel like I already know the sec+ and don't have enough financing to do both
If you think that you're already confortable with the knowledge covered in the Security+, that's totally possible!
You got it! 🤗
Thank you for sharing great tips. I am considering taking CompTIA Cysa+ in future, in order to be CompTIA Cysa+ certified, do we have to take Cysa 1001 and Cysa 1002 exams?
My pleasure man! You only have to take the CS0-002 exam in order to by CompTIA CySA+ certified 😊
Recommendation for something that doesn't have a lot of experience with logs?
Hey JT! Thanks for your questions!
TryHackMe as created a Defensive Security Path on their platform witch has many rooms for you to practice and learn more about logs and Security Monitoring ☺️
Also, if you want to do things on your own, I would recommend you to config a VM lab, and set up some firewalls and you can use the free version of splunk as a SIEM.
Then you can mess around and create some logs to review. Another thing that is useful is to use tools like "grep" to search for relevant information depending on your needs as a Security Analyst.
That desk is amazing what is it?
Its an IKEA counter top that I painted piano black, on top of a set of legs from Autonomous ai!
They make great standing desks! :D
Great video..thank you for your advise. I'm.not too good with studies
Thank you so much!
Please don't say that! I'm sure that if you put in the time, you'll do just fine! :D
First of all Congratulation on your achievement. So Security analysist, do you need any requirements prior to test? Do I have to work in IT or already hold network or security plus certificate or something like that ? and also how long you studied for ? how many weeks or months ? Again someone with no IT background minds though I taking basic courses on cyber security on online like udemy/ future learn and coursera
Thank you Ruksana! I recommend getting the Sec+ before the CySA+, specially if you don't have a background in IT or IT security.
I studied 3 weeks for this particular certification.
If can also take the Mike Mayers course for Sec+ on Udemy! Highly recommend it!
@@DavidAlvesWeb Thank you David You are sweet I do what you suggested
@@ruksanakabir46 Happy to help! Let me know if you need anything 🤗
@@DavidAlvesWeb aww will do David, Thank you again
Hey.
I recently cleared Sec+ and want to go for Cysa+ but i lack 4 year of experience. Can i still give the exam
For sure! And now it’s the perfect time for you to do it! The content from Sec+ is still fresh in your mind and that is going to help you a lot!
I also don’t have the 4 years of experience... so I think you’ll do just great! 🤗
Plzz make a video on degrees which can help get a job in cybersecurity.
Hello @arman!
I absolutely will! I'm currently working on finishing my MSc degree and I'm planing on making a video on it!
Thank you so much for the suggestion 🤗
MSc in which field. I am planing to for BTech (cybersecurity)
@@armana5981 My MSc is on Information Security and Cyberspace Law. That's awesome!
Go get it! :D
Degree is good but not a requirement to get job, get knowledge and certifications.
Currently studying for this exam and i noticed there are a TON of acronyms. Does memorizing these play a big part in the exam?
yeap! totally, because those acronyms are going to come up in both the exam questions and answers. That's the main reason why I used my flashcards :)
What was the total number of months you studied and what were the average number of hours you put in each day?
It was 3 weeks of preparation, studying around 2 hours per day ☺
@@DavidAlvesWeb thanks for response..one last question...was 3 weeks the Total amount of time you studied or was 3 weeks just for test preparation?
@@laurence3342 I used 3 weeks for studying and to prepare for the exam :)
Congratulations...!!!
Thank you so much! 🤗
I found Cysa MUCH easier than Sec+.........
I passed sec+. What did you use to prepare for cysa
@@painkillerO8 Did the Jason Dion full course (too long), read cybersecurity analyst cert passport by Bobby rogers, wherever i struggled , would research on youtube.....
Really?! Why do you think that is?
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Thank you for the love! ❤️
Ehat do you think about the measureup comptiacysa+ test
I don't think I've used it before... Have you tried it?
Hey David, really like your setup. Could you let us know what monitor stands and wire management stuff you have going on? Looks really clean!
Oh man thank you so much for asking! I go a little bit crazy about cable management and having the cleanest set up.
It's not just for the videos, I actually like to have a clean desk in order to have a clear mind while working.
As far as the equipment goes, would you like if I did a video about the setup?
Showing all the components of the setup, including the desk?
Let me know if that's something you would like to watch! ❤️
@@DavidAlvesWeb Would absolutely love to see a video on that! I like a clean setup as well, and yours just stands above most!
Only considering this cert to renew the Sec+
That's fair! 😅
If you pass CySa+, Sec+ will be renewed as well right?
Hello David. Very informative video and thank you for sharing your thoughts. I have one question are these resources you mentioned good enough for people like me with no cyber security experience. I do have A+ Net+ and security +.
Hey man! Thank you ❤️
For sure! Having the triad from CompTIA (a, net and sec+) you’ll be more than ready for the CySA+ using the resources I mentioned in the video! 🤗
How much it cost to give this exam??
It costs around 300 US$
I found Cysa MUCH easier than Sec+.........
Did you pass it?
That's interesting! Is there any specific reason for you to think like that?
IMO, CySA goes much more in depth in the concepts than Sec+
@@Aalpine001 Yeah with an hour left, only MINOR hiccup were PBQs, Have NO prior IT experience but took Jason Dior course and read one of the many Manuals.......
@@DavidAlvesWeb i Feel once youve taken Sec+ which i Passed SECOND time out, youve better understanding what Cybersecurity's about.......off to CISSP where im reminded its a beast....time will tell
@@drdread9265 What materials did you use to learn Cysa+? How long did you study?