Welcome to the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification course!Cybersecurity Analysts are the protectors of our networks. They perform many duties that include analyzing data to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization. They also configure and tune threat-detection tools and secure applications and systems within an organization.As the skills of cyber attackers continue to grow, so should the skills of cybersecurity analysts. These attackers are finding new ways to bypass our toolsets and controls, therefore, we must continue to adapt and advance our skills in order to combat the attackers and defend our networks.If you want to advance your cybersecurity defensive skills, the CompTIA CySA+ certification is a great place to start your journey.NOTE: The CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-001) English language exam retired October 21, 2020. The Simple Chinese language exam retired April 23, 2021 The Japanese language exam retirement date is July 26, 2021.
Overview
Syllabus
- Course Introduction
- Environmental Reconnaissance
- Network Analysis
- Attack Responses and Countermeasures
- Security Practices
- The Vulnerability Management Process
- Vulnerability Scan Results
- Common Vulnerabilities on Targets
- Determining Impact
- The Incident Response Toolkit
- Incident Response Communications
- Common Symptoms
- The Incident Response Process
- Frameworks, Policies, Controls, and Procedures
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Compensating Controls
- Application Security
- Tools and Technologies
- Next Steps
Taught by
Tia Williams
