CompTIA Security+ VS CompTIA CySA+ | Do You Need Both?

[@scottch4444]

The CySA+ was one of the most brutal memorize and brain dump tests I've taken. Definitely felt like a sequel to sec+ with much more specific questions. It requires a lot of study prep in my opinion. I would say it takes about twice as much study time than the sec+ (at least for me). And I don't see a scenario where the CySA+ would truly out weigh the Sec+ on an application. I was in a scenario where my cert cost was covered for me so I went ahead and got it, but if you already have a Sec+ I would suggest getting a cert from another vendor and start diversifying your certs to "check more boxes" in the application process.

[@DayCyberwox]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@Mangokyaw]

So i have my A+ right now, and I want to jump right into the CASP+ but i feel like thats a bigass gap in between so which one would be ur suggestion? Pentest+, Cysa+ security+ etc..?

[@FaLkraydz]

@@Mangokyaw Security+

[@Geomaverick124]

@@Mangokyaw it depends on what you want to do. I would say get your Security+ next. You could complete the Cyber Security path with CompTIA by getting CySA, PenTest, and CASP+. You could also go for Cisco with the CyberOps Associate and Professional and / or Go to the cloud with the Azure cloud security path...or even expand on application security with the OSWA and ejpt pentest or Blue team level 1. For example. If you want to do Cloud security get the Security+, Azure Admin, Azure Security, Azure Cybersecurity Expert if you want to do Pen testing get the Security+, Pentest+, ejpt Pentest v2, Blue Team lvl 1 If you want to do network security get the Security+, Cisco CyberOps Associate, Cisco CyberOps Professional, Azure Networking Associate

[@B_council]

Good job Fam, I believe this is much talked about topic. I started off backwards knocking Sec+ out first but didn’t have the basics so I started back at A+ up to CySA+. It helped me starting at the beginning of the core series personally. God speed young king

[@DayCyberwox]

Absolutely. I think the recommended progression is very important.

[@B_council]

@@DayCyberwox yes sir, I’ve been prepping for this EC-Council CES and it’s not hard but a lot to memorize. Most of it minus a few things were covered in Sec+.

[@DayCyberwox]

@@B_council All the best!

[@mrrdw77]

I'd recommend the Sec+ over the CySA+ based off of job requirements. I have my CASP, Ceh, & CISSP but I'd advise starting with Sec+ to get in the door.

[@DayCyberwox]

100%

[@DayCyberwox]

Security+ is still very solid fir the fundamentals though. Jumping into the CySA would be typically difficult for a beginner

[@ifeanyio9104]

Hello, I have a question please. I have no background in cybersecurity, but I plan on taking Sec+ and ECH. Is Cysa+ / Cism needed?What do you suggest?

[@joelrobert4053]

@@ifeanyio9104Depends on what certifications the company asks for when you apply. Lately I have seen companies ask for cysa+ on top of sec+

[@bartlomiejmadajczyk8560]

CEH is a meme at this point. I don't see how ceh outvalue Cysa+ for hiring manager with half brain

[@MoyAmaro]

Thank you for this video. Completely answered my question. I'm trying to break into cybersecurity and wanted to start studying for a cert and this pretty much made up my mind on which would be best for me as a newbie.

[@joshuaspeshock4636]

Amazing content as always my good man! I would say having the security+ first is huge because it helps you achieve that solid foundation in terms of security like terminology and overall serves as that stepping stone for more advanced or other cybersecurity certifications. Cysa+ I would say is a great cert once you have achieved your Sec+ because you will have that bridge so to speak because you have the foundation and know you have this bridge in place because Cysa+ would be seen as the next step, but also both of them being Dod 8570 certified really helps as well. Overall, I think both certs are great but I would recommend solidifying your fundamentals first before taking exams like Cysa+ so that you have that bridge, but if you had to choose one you can’t go wrong with either one just my take.

[@DayCyberwox]

Great perspective Joshua!

[@kolleessong5458]

I really love the insight and the way your desktop is set up. What kind of monitor is that ???

[@DayCyberwox]

Thanks! The bottom is an ultra wide (Viotek) & the top is a 32” viotek

[@ichigo8000]

Hey man, love the channel. Quick question, do you think it’s worth getting the CCNA for Cybersecurity. Rn I have a Bachelors in IT as well as my Sec+ and I’ve been IT Helpdesk around 6 months. Do you think the CCNA would significantly improve my marketability in Cybersecurity as a whole or no? I know qualification wise for my area the best thing I could pair my current qualifications w/ is a Security Clearance but that’s not within my control as much. Any ideas/suggestions?

[@DayCyberwox]

CCNA is definitely a great addition but it’s all dependent on you. If you’re trying to get into security there are other routes that don’t necessarily require the CCNA, however, if you really want to take the CCNA, definitely go for it

[@ichigo8000]

@@DayCyberwox Hmmm, I want improve my understanding of networking a little bit but the more I research, I don’t think I need to take it to the level of CCNA lol. I just want to get out of Helpdesk as soon as possible and progress towards Cybersecurity. From what I’ve looked up, a natural progression from Helpdesk is a System Admin. So I’ve been just trying to add to my skills overall, I looked up powershell courses, slight SQL, also learning Splunk. Any I guess suggestions on other skills I can get more versed in to improve my chances of leaving Helpdesk sooner?

[@everyotherbar65]

@@ichigo8000 hey did you ever land the cyber security job

[@ichigo8000]

@@everyotherbar65 Actually, yeah I did. Thanks for checking in lol but yeah I got a position as a Network Security Specialist at the start of the New year

[@everyotherbar65]

@@ichigo8000 So you did about year of help desk? What certs did you get? What were the translatable skills from help desk that they liked? I’m in help desk now is why I ask. Just curious

[@thecloudpodcasthub]

Great video , one suggestion- please increase the volume of video

[@DayCyberwox]

Thanks, idk how I mess that up🤦🏽‍♂️

[@iCharmCity410]

Bro can you touch on the Stackable Certs from CompTIA? I know that if you get the Security+ and CySA+ you will get the CompTIA Security Analytics Professional stackable cert

[@DayCyberwox]

The stackable certs aren’t really that “valuable” they’re really just nice to have. I don’t recommend putting them on a resume as it just takes up space, it’s best to just stick to the original certs.

[@ifeanyio9104]

Hello, I have a question please. I have no background in cybersecurity, but I plan on taking Sec+ and ECH. What do you suggest?

[@itsathejoey]

You would think CySA+ would have more recognition that Sec+.

[@DayCyberwox]

Ikr

[@Hafthor]

I am a data analyst and I’m interested in cybersecurity, is cysa a good idea to work as an analyst in cybersecurity or it doesn’t worth it? What’s your advices on this?

[@geoffreytasker2097]

I have sec plus and casp plus, I want cysa plus for no other reason than my actual job is a cyber analyst. And if I plan on staying and advancing in this field I feel like having all 3 would look good on a resume. Reading this book though has refreshed a lot of forgotten knowledge though. If I could only choose one or the other though if say go sec plus for no other reason than what he said in this video

[@joelrobert4053]

What was the casp+ exam like? I heard its brutal

[@geoffreytasker2097]

@@joelrobert4053 study the definitions and know what those things are used for once you get that, the rest is just deductive reasoning

[@manas__]

Pls what's that difference between hacking and cybersecurity ?? Which is Superior??

[@DayCyberwox]

There’s no “superiority”, cybersecurity is an all encompassing term and hacking is sort of a subset of it.

[@manas__]

@@DayCyberwox Thanks

[@masozeravictor6482]

Great insights✅✅✅

[@DayCyberwox]

Thanks!

[@toddboucher3302]

I was thinking about just going through all the knowledge taking some pretest to make sure I understand that of security plus and and get the other exam because I know if you got too many certifications, cause I already have a CCNA some employers don’t look at that as too good they were really want you to have like one certification for the job you’re going for, so it doesn’t look like you’re just a professional test taker. thoughts

[@DayCyberwox]

Yeah the key is balance.

[@aungkyawminnaing7011]

I am planning to take CySA+, not answer sec+. Holding other eLS pentest certificates

[@DayCyberwox]

All the best with it 👍🏽

[@abrahamamani9888]

🔥🔥🔥

[@rajee_the_og]

Great video. Thanks. I request you to use a decent mic so that the audio can be a little more audible.

[@DayCyberwox]

I appreciate the suggestion🙏🏽

[@lateshastechtipstricksandt335]

@@DayCyberwox The content is very good, but the audio is very low, which makes it challenging to hear. However, recommend using Blue Mic and something similar on Amazon.

[@DayCyberwox]

@@lateshastechtipstricksandt335 Thanks for the feedback! I'll work on it for future videos.

[@cleverestx]

If my focus is to be more toward IT Forensics, after obtaining the Security+, what certificate should I acquire INSTEAD of the CYSA+? (or should I acquire it too?)

[@DayCyberwox]

I’d actually recommend the BTL1 as it covers forensics very well at a beginner level. I did some videos on it a while back (kzbin.info/aero/PLDqMNdDvMsRk3H4E3cNpqU6bN2MLCZMjn) If you have any further questions, reach out in the discord! discord.gg/aNawFBR8fk

[@redmarble5624]

I earned the CySA+ and I am almost done with Blue Team Level 1, and I would say both have taught me a lot. But BTL1 is very much practical. Still a lot of reading but there are dozens of labs and the final test is a practical. I know this was posted 4 months ago but in case you haven't looked into it yet.

[@StevenMeloso]

Can’t even hear your voice because the bass it’s way too loud

[@Animejook]

u mean the prequel

[@Tim--3573]

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[@franciscobatista6736]

The Security+ plus is just a bunch of theory than anything else I don't see why the hype for business for it when is just a mere medium for the industry to make money from future IT pros...