This CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) course provides the knowledge to defend through incident detection and response at the intermediate-skills level of the cybersecurity career pathway. You will also prepare for the CySA+ certification exam.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Virtual Labs included with course
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide: Exam CS0-003, 3rd Edition
- Study guide and Practice exams
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
The CompTIA CySA certification course provides intermediate-level skills and knowledge to defend against cyber threats through incident detection and response. In this cybersecurity analyst certification course, you will learn best practices in threat management, security architecture, vulnerability management, and cyber-incident response.
During the security operations module, you will obtain an understanding of system and network architecture concepts as they relate to security operations. You will also learn to analyze indicators of potentially malicious activity in network, host, and application-related scenarios. Additionally, you will be equipped with the skills to use appropriate tools or techniques to determine malicious activity and compare threat-intelligence and threat-hunting concepts.
In the vulnerability management section of your training, gain knowledge of vulnerability scanning methods and concepts, understand different operating environments and industry frameworks for vulnerability scanning, and analyze output from different vulnerability assessment tools. You will also understand how to prioritize vulnerability management and remediation, as well as recommend controls to mitigate different attacks and software vulnerabilities.
The incident response and management module will cover concepts related to different attack methodology frameworks, incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery, and post-incident activity phases of the incident management life cycle.
Finally, in the reporting and communication component of this cybersecurity analyst course, compare important components of different types of reports and understand how to effectively communicate with stakeholders. You will also interpret metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to take the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam. This course offers enrollment with a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.
The CompTIA CySA+ course complies with the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by the U.S. Department of Defense to meet Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It also complies with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Regulators and the government rely on ANSI accreditation because it instills confidence and trust in the outcomes of an accredited program.
- Security Operations
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Response and Management
- Reporting and Communication
What you will learn
- Understand threat and vulnerability management concepts
- Review how to setup a strong security architecture for your networks
- Comprehend security operations
- Learn how to conduct a cyber incident response
- Know what different types of cybersecurity tools are on the market and which to use in different scenarios
How you will benefit
- Advance your cybersecurity skills
- Prepare for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam
- Become highly desirable to employers in cybersecurity
Christopher Paul
Christopher Paul is a seasoned IT professional, cybersecurity expert, and Army veteran. He brings 15 years of experience, having previously held positions in military cybersecurity and tech startups. His robust skill set includes leadership, team building, active directory, data center, computer network operations, and more.
Christopher currently holds certifications in ISC2 SSCP, CompTIA CASP+, and CompTIA PenTest+. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his two sons, running with his labradoodle, and playing the drums.