CySA+ (CS0-003)
Cheat Sheet PDF
Essential cybersecurity concepts, tools, and commands in one comprehensive reference guide. Perfect for last-minute exam review and daily reference during your CompTIA CySA+ studies.
Everything You Need for CySA+ Success
Our comprehensive cheat sheet consolidates the most critical CySA+ exam concepts into an easy-to-reference format. Designed by cybersecurity professionals who have passed the CS0-003 exam.
Comprehensive Coverage
All CS0-003 exam domains in one place
Quick Reference Format
Easy to scan during study sessions
Exam-Focused Content
Only the most important concepts for the test
What's Inside the Cheat Sheet?
Comprehensive coverage of all CySA+ CS0-003 exam domains with practical examples, command references, and key concepts you need to know.
SIEM, SOAR & EDR
Essential security orchestration and endpoint detection concepts with real-world tool examples.
- • Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack
- • Phantom, Demisto workflows
- • CrowdStrike, SentinelOne
Threat Intelligence
TTPs, IOCs, and threat hunting methodologies used by cybersecurity analysts.
- • STIX/TAXII protocols
- • Threat actor profiling
- • Intelligence feeds & sources
Command-Line Tools
Essential Linux/Windows commands for network analysis and incident response.
- • tcpdump, Wireshark filters
- • nmap scanning techniques
- • PowerShell for investigations
Incident Response
NIST framework phases and practical steps for effective incident handling.
- • Preparation & Detection
- • Containment strategies
- • Eradication & Recovery
MITRE ATT&CK
Framework overview with tactics, techniques, and procedures mapping.
- • 14 tactic categories
- • Common attack techniques
- • Detection strategies
Regex & Log Analysis
Regular expression patterns and log parsing techniques for effective analysis.
- • Common regex patterns
- • Log format examples
- • Parsing best practices
How to Use This Cheat Sheet
Maximize your study efficiency with these proven strategies
Daily Review
Start each study session by reviewing 1-2 sections. This reinforces key concepts and helps with long-term retention.
Pre-Exam Cramming
Perfect for the final 24-48 hours before your exam. Focus on areas where you feel less confident.
Quick Reference
Keep it handy during practice tests and hands-on labs to quickly look up commands and concepts.
Pro Tip
Print the cheat sheet and keep a physical copy with you. Many candidates find that writing notes on a printed version helps with memorization.
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