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Practice Exams for CompTIA Security+ & CySA Certifications

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Master CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ exams in this 2-module course, with study tips, practice tests, and exam prep strategies to boost your cybersecurity career.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Computer Science & Information Technology

Skills You Will Learn

  • CyberSecurity, Certification, Exam Preperation, Study Strategies, Practice Testing, Risk Management

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 8 hours

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • May 14, 2025
About this Course
This comprehensive course is designed to help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certifications, two key credentials for advancing in the cybersecurity field. Split into two focused modules, the course covers the essential exam details, eligibility requirements, and sign-up procedures for both certifications. You'll explore the five domains for Security+ and the four domains for CySA+, learning how to allocate study time effectively based on the question distribution for each domain. 

With practical study tips, additional resource recommendations, and testing strategies, you’ll be fully equipped to tackle the exams. The course includes ungraded practice tests to assess your readiness, along with timed mock exams to simulate real testing conditions. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and skills needed to excel in both CompTIA exams. 

Plus, take advantage of exclusive IBM discounts on CompTIA content, exam vouchers, and bootcamps to further support your cybersecurity career journey. 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the CompTIA certification sign-up process, requirements, and exam costs for Security+ and CYSA+. 
  • Identify the domains and question distribution for each CompTIA Security+ and CYSA+ exam. 
  • Find additional study resources tailored for the CompTIA Security+ and CYSA+ certifications. 
  • Assess your exam readiness with practice tests and prepare for the test day with mock, timed exams. 

General Information

  • This course is self-paced.  
  • This platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. 

Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

Completion of prior courses in the Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate is strongly suggested. 

Instructors

Rav Ahuja

Global Program Director, IBM Skills Network

Rav Ahuja is a Global Program Director at IBM. He leads growth strategy, curriculum creation, and partner programs for the IBM Skills Network. Rav co-founded Cognitive Class, an IBM led initiative to democratize skills for in demand technologies. He is based out of the IBM Canada Lab in Toronto and specializes in instructional solutions for AI, Data, Software Engineering and Cloud. Rav presents at events worldwide and has authored numerous papers, articles, books and courses on subjects in managing and analyzing data. Rav holds B. Eng. from McGill University and MBA from University of Western Ontario.

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