CySA+ exam format: domains, weightings and length
CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 (retires December 2026) is examined across 4 domains. The weightings below decide how much of the exam each domain is worth — and therefore where preparation time pays off.
Domains and weightings
| Domain | Exam weight | Our questions |
|---|---|---|
| Security Operations | 33% | 181 |
| Vulnerability Management | 30% | 132 |
| Incident Response Management | 20% | 114 |
| Reporting and Communication | 17% | 72 |
Length and number of questions
- Time: 165 minutes
- Questions: 85
- Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100–900 — what CySA+ needs to pass →
All 499 CySA+ practice questions, every option explained →
Know which domain is costing you marks
The weightings tell you what the exam rewards. A readiness check tells you where you stand in each one.
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Domain weightings as published by the exam vendor · Question counts are from the Certsqill CySA+ bank (499 questions).
