CS0-003

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CYSA+) Training

This CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst+ (CYSA+) course teaches attendees how to manage cybersecurity risks, identify various types of common threats, evaluate an organization's security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and handle incidents as they occur. This course gives students a complete security strategy designed for frontline defenders.

In addition, this CompTIA training helps students to prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ - Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CS0-003) certification exam. This certification is a global, vendor-neutral certificate covering intermediate-level knowledge and skills required by information security analyst job roles. It helps identify a cybersecurity professionals’ ability to proactively defend an organization using secure monitoring, threat identification, incident response and teamwork.

Course Details

Duration

5 days

Prerequisites

  • At least two years (recommended) of experience in computer network security technology or a related field.
  • The ability to recognize information security vulnerabilities and threats in the context of risk management.
  • Foundation-level operational skills with some of the common operating systems for computing environments.
  • Foundational knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in computing environments. Safeguards include, but are not limited to, basic authentication and authorization, resource permissions, and anti-malware mechanisms.
  • Foundation-level understanding of some of the common concepts for network environments, such as routing and switching.
  • Foundational knowledge of major TCP/IP networking protocols including, but not limited to, TCP, IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, ARP, ICMP, and DHCP.
  • Foundational knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in network environments. Safeguards include, but are not limited to, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and VPNs.

Target Audience

  • IT Security Analyst
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  • Vulnerability Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst
  • Security Engineer

Skills Gained

  • Explain the Importance of Security Controls and Security Intelligence
  • Utilize Threat Data and Intelligence
  • Analyze Security Monitoring Data
  • Collect and Query Security Monitoring Data
  • Utilize Digital Forensics and Indicator Analysis Techniques
  • Apply Incident Response Procedures
  • Apply Risk Mitigation and Security Frameworks
  • Perform Vulnerability Management
  • Apply Security Solutions for Infrastructure Management
  • Understand Data Privacy and Protection
  • Apply Security Solutions for Software Assurance
  • Apply Security Solutions for Cloud and Automation
Course Outline
  • Introduction
  • Understanding Vulnerability Response, Handling, and Management
  • Exploring Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Concepts
  • Explaining Important System and Network Architecture Concepts
  • Understanding Process Improvement in Security Operations
  • Implementing Vulnerability Scanning Methods
  • Performing Vulnerability Analysis
  • Communicating Vulnerability Information
  • Explaining Incident Response Activities
  • Demonstrating Incident Response Communication
  • Applying Tools to Identify Malicious Activity
  • Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity