I took the CompTIA CSA+ today...

And passed

without having to study (i wouldn't recommend my approach)

My background is in web development, then my computer science degree, an entry-level PHP programmer, cybersecurity intern, SOC (Security Operations Center) analyst, and now Tier-2 (a.k.a. forensic investigator) for a large federal SOC.

I currently hold a Security+, Network+, SSCP, CEH, CHFI, GISCP, and most newly... the CompTIA CSA+.

I believe the CSA+ is a nice addition to the CompTIA line-up and is a great fit for those with decent networking knowledge needing to validate their skills for a SOC environment.

Glad to share my experiences.

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Kopite_21

Congrats on the pass.

I looking forward to take this exam in the future but not sure if there are any study materials for this as of yet. I have been on Amazon to see if there is any books available but they are not available until May.

Ertaz

Congrats! I enjoyed the test. It was a nice $50 bet on myself.

p@r0tuXus

Congratulations! I hope to take that yet this year too!

nisti2

Wow really nice!! Congrats!!

airzero

Congrats on passing!

Any tips for the exam or thing's you'd recommend studying up on? I plan on taking this exam soonish.

stryder144

@airzero - you could probably pass with no problems. I took it out of curiosity back in August. It was fun and I felt rather easy. With your certifications you should know more than enough now for a pass.

airzero

Thanks @stryder144! I think I'll be taking it in april as I'm still going through OSCP till late march.

sammen89

@Kopite_21 @airzero Comparing it to more mainstream certs...

Take the easy parts out of the Security+ with 30% being CEH-like questions and maybe 10% digital forensics.

Be comfortable looking at things like wireshark, apache logs, linux logs, understanding incident response scenarios, and vulnerability scan results.

sammen89

@Kopite_21 and @airzero. Comparing it to the mainstream certs.

- Take the easy questions out of the CompTIA Security+
+ w/ 30% CEH-basics added.
+ w/ 10% digital forensics added.

Tips:
- Be familiar with screenshots from wireshark, apache logs, linux log, windows security events, and vulnerability scans.
- Make sure you understand the terms from the exam outline provided by CompTIA.

sammen89

@nisti2, seeing your certification line-up you could probably just walk-in and do just fine.

Just ensure you are familiar with screenshots from wireshark, apache logs, linux log, windows security events, and vulnerability scans.

NavyMooseCCNA

Congrats!!

Fulcrum45

Congrats on the pass!

Learning_Stuff&Things

I am into a Security Analyst Role about 6 months and wondering if I should take the Sec+ first and then the CSA+ or jump right in to the CSA+. I have about 3 years Network Infrastructure experience and got a BA in Cyber Security. So I am trying to see what the best approach would be.

rcwillia1992

Good evening all, I have my Bachelors in Computer Science. Recently I have obtained my Security +. I have no experience and currently trying to find work. I know I want to take the Cyber Security Path, but do not know which cert to get next wheter it be the CSA+ or the CASP. I see comments on the CSA+ but no legit books or preferred requirements for this certification when I look up jobs. I also am inquiring on whether the ITIL v3 cert falls in line with cyber security. Any help would be much needed and any tips on things I can do in my spare time or certain projects to build on before potential job interviews.