I just posted this yesterday on another CySA post:
Tons of threads if you search CySA reddit.
To get you started check out some of the following:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CertifyBreakfast - Certify Breakfast (CySA+ video playlist)
https://www.udemy.com/course/comptiacsaplus/ - Jason Dion on Udemy (there is also a separate set of practice tests; use his website to get the best price for discount code).
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-CySA-Study-Guide-CS0-002/dp/1119684056 - Sybex Study Guide
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-CySA-Practice-Tests-CS0-002/dp/1119683793/ - Sybex Questions book
https://www.efficientlearning.com/ - Buy the Sybex questions book for access (or see if you can borrow from an online library). The online portion gives you instant feedback without having to swap pages constantly for the answer.
tryhackme.com - Cyber Defense Track for hands on with different programs (may not cover all that is necessary)
https://www.ossec.net/docs/log_samples/ - Log samples for review (the test is said to be full of logs and you need to be familiar with them.
The sybex questions have been really helpful in determining what I am lacking on. It feels super broad, but there is a lot to learn.
Just a sampling of the tools to know (the book and videos will cover others not listed here): nmap, traceroute, dig, whois, Nessus, OpenVAS, AlienVault, Pacu, Prowler, ScoutSuite (and more).
Being familiar with Linux and commands for Linux/Windows will be very helpful. I am currently studying for this exam.
Tons of threads if you search CySA reddit.
To get you started check out some of the following:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CertifyBreakfast - Certify Breakfast (CySA+ video playlist)
https://www.udemy.com/course/comptiacsaplus/ - Jason Dion on Udemy (there is also a separate set of practice tests; use his website to get the best price for discount code).
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-CySA-Study-Guide-CS0-002/dp/1119684056 - Sybex Study Guide
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-CySA-Practice-Tests-CS0-002/dp/1119683793/ - Sybex Questions book
https://www.efficientlearning.com/ - Buy the Sybex questions book for access (or see if you can borrow from an online library). The online portion gives you instant feedback without having to swap pages constantly for the answer.
tryhackthis.com - Cyber Defense Track for hands on with different programs (may not cover all that is necessary)
https://www.ossec.net/docs/log_samples/ - Log samples for review (the test is said to be full of logs and you need to be familiar with them.
The sybex questions have been really helpful in determining what I am lacking on. It feels super broad, but there is a lot to learn. Just a sampling of the tools to know (the book and videos will cover others not listed here): nmap, traceroute, dig, whois, Nessus, OpenVAS, AlienVault, Pacu, Prowler, ScoutSuite (and more).
Being familiar with Linux and commands for Linux/Windows will be very helpful. I am currently studying for this exam.
I used this study guide when studying for my cert. it comes with practice questions at the end of each chapter. It’s been more than a year since I took my exam, so I can’t recall how close the practice tests and study material is to the actual exam, but I do recall that this was the only thing I used and I passed on my first try! There is also a way to digitally register the book so you have access to digital flash cards for glossary and acronyms if needed.
There is also this book by the same publisher and all it contains is practice quizzes. I did not use this, but I’ve used a network+ equivalent book by the same publisher years ago and was quite pleased with it.
Good luck!
I loved this when i was studying for the CySA+. Reviews on amazon are high too. https://www.amazon.co.uk/CompTIA-CySA-Study-Guide-CS0-002/dp/1119684056/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=comptia+cysa%5D%2B&qid=1603559707&s=books&sr=1-3