How to Study for the CompTIA CySA+ (and Pass the First Time)

In this video, I share exactly how I passed the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) exam on my first try, including a breakdown of my 6-month study journey, the resources I used, and actionable tips that worked for me. Whether you're just starting out or deep in your study grind, this guide will help you build a solid study plan, choose the right materials, and approach exam day with confidence. Thanks for watching! 👉 Check out my IT Pro School Newsletter for the full writeup: https://zak-jaeb.kit.com/posts ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Why it took me 6 months to pass 01:13 - Building a Study Plan 04:34 - The Exam Objectives 05:41 - The Study Resources I Used 09:03 - My Top Tips to Pass 11:53 - Are IT Certifications Even Worth It? 12:38 - Outro 📚 RESOURCES Mike Chapple course - LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/com... CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide: Exam CS0-003: https://amzn.to/4fUSsua CompTIA CySA+ Practice Tests: Exam CS0-003, 3rd Edition: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/CompTIA+C... Cyber James Free Practice Questions:    • CompTIA CySA+ 30 Questions Practice Exam -...   Cyber James Udemy Course - Practice Exams and Logs: https://www.udemy.com/course/comptiac... Josh Madakor Learning Video:    • HOW TO PASS ANY IT CERTIFICATION EXAM (3 P...   🔔 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://rb.gy/z8s9iy 🔽 CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn:   / zakjaeb   🎥 MY CAMERA GEAR: My camera: https://amzn.to/45xF2hr SD card: https://amzn.to/3KKThb5 Vlogging Mic: https://amzn.to/3B8v9wA Voiceover microphone: https://amzn.to/4d5WjkR Wireless Lav Mic set: https://amzn.to/3XrEC9F Headphones: https://amzn.to/3L0ihuT Vlogging tripod: https://amzn.to/3zjItxA Large tripod: https://amzn.to/3y31Q9Y DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each month. . . . . CompTIA CySA+ CySA+ study tips How to pass CySA+ CS0-003 exam prep Cybersecurity certification CompTIA CySA+ 2025 CySA+ first try CompTIA exam strategy Cybersecurity Analyst Best CySA+ resources Mike Chapple CySA+ LinkedIn Learning CySA+ CySA+ practice exams Sybex CySA+ guide Cyber James Udemy Study plan CySA+ Pass CySA+ fast PBQ exam tips CompTIA certification journey CySA+ success story