V4 (CS0-004) launched 2026-06-23; V3 (CS0-003) English exam retires 2026-12-22. Current version is now CySA+ V4, exam code CS0-004, launched 2026-06-23 (V3 CS0-003 now the retiring version). Exam: max 85 items, 165 min, passing score 750/900. Prereqs: ~4 years SOC/vulnerability analyst experience.
Experience: ~4 years in a SOC analyst or vulnerability analyst role recommended
Valid for 3 years, 60 CEU credits per cycle, $50/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.
Continuing Education fee roughly $25–$50/yr, depending on the certification. Earning a higher CompTIA cert (e.g. CySA+) renews the ones below it.
Widely required SOC analyst cert (DoD 8140). V4 (CS0-004, launched 2026-06-23) assesses 'concepts related to the use of AI in security operations: use cases, risks and governance'.