Information Technology

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+) (Exam CS0-003)

Instructor-Led 14 Agenda

Description

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is a certification for cyber professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention and response through continuous security monitoring. This course introduces tools and tactics to manage cybersecurity risks, identify various types of common threats, evaluate the organization's security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and handle incidents as they occur.

Course Overview

Course Objective

With completion of this course you will be prepared to:
Detect and analyze indicators of malicious activity
Understand threat hunting and threat intelligence concepts
Use appropriate tools and methods to manage, prioritize and respond to attacks and vulnerabilities
Perform incident response processes
Understand reporting and communication concepts related to vulnerability management and incident response activities

Who Should Attend

This course is suited to
Security Analyst
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Incident Response Analyst
Vulnerability Management Analyst
Security Engineer

Lesson 1: Understanding Vulnerability Response, Handling, and Management Lesson Id 1

Lesson 1: Understanding Vulnerability Response, Handling, and Management

Lesson 2: Exploring Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Concepts Lesson Id 2

Lesson 2: Exploring Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Concepts

Lesson 3: Explaining Important System and Network Architecture Concepts Lesson Id 3

Lesson 3: Explaining Important System and Network Architecture Concepts

Lesson 4: Understanding Process Improvement in Security Operations Lesson Id 4

Lesson 4: Understanding Process Improvement in Security Operations

Lesson 5: Implementing Vulnerability Scanning Methods Lesson Id 5

Lesson 5: Implementing Vulnerability Scanning Methods

Lesson 6: Performing Vulnerability Analysis Lesson Id 6

Lesson 6: Performing Vulnerability Analysis

Lesson 7: Communicating Vulnerability Information Lesson Id 7

Lesson 7: Communicating Vulnerability Information

Lesson 8: Explaining Incident Response Activities Lesson Id 8

Lesson 8: Explaining Incident Response Activities

Lesson 9: Demonstrating Incident Response Communication Lesson Id 9

Lesson 9: Demonstrating Incident Response Communication

Lesson 10: Applying Tools to Identify Malicious Activity Lesson Id 10

Lesson 10: Applying Tools to Identify Malicious Activity

Lesson 11: Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity Lesson Id 11

Lesson 11: Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity

Lesson 12: Understanding Application Vulnerability Assessment Lesson Id 12

Lesson 12: Understanding Application Vulnerability Assessment

Lesson 13: Exploring Scripting Tools and Analysis Concepts Lesson Id 13

Lesson 13: Exploring Scripting Tools and Analysis Concepts

Lesson 14: Understanding Application Security and Attack Mitigation Best Practices Lesson Id 14

Lesson 14: Understanding Application Security and Attack Mitigation Best Practices

Lesson Id	Title	Description
1	Lesson 1: Understanding Vulnerability Response, Handling, and Management	Topic 1A: Understanding Cybersecurity Leadership Concepts<br />Topic 1B: Exploring Control Types and Methods<br />Topic 1C: Explaining Patch Management Concepts
2	Lesson 2: Exploring Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Concepts	Topic 2A: Exploring Threat Actor Concepts<br />Topic 2B: Identifying Active Threats<br />Topic 2C: Exploring Threat-Hunting Concepts
3	Lesson 3: Explaining Important System and Network Architecture Concepts	Topic 3A: Reviewing System and Network Architecture Concepts<br />Topic 3B: Exploring Identity and Access Management (IAM)<br />Topic 3C: Maintaining Operational Visibility
4	Lesson 4: Understanding Process Improvement in Security Operations	Topic 4A: Exploring Leadership in Security Operations<br />Topic 4B: Understanding Technology for Security Operations
5	Lesson 5: Implementing Vulnerability Scanning Methods	Topic 5A: Explaining Compliance Requirements<br />Topic 5B: Understanding Vulnerability Scanning Methods<br />Topic 5C: Exploring Special Considerations in Vulnerability Scanning
6	Lesson 6: Performing Vulnerability Analysis	Topic 6A: Understanding Vulnerability Scoring Concepts<br />Topic 6B: Exploring Vulnerability Context Considerations
7	Lesson 7: Communicating Vulnerability Information	Topic 7A: Explaining Effective Communication Concepts<br />Topic 7B: Understanding Vulnerability Reporting Outcomes and Action Plans
8	Lesson 8: Explaining Incident Response Activities	Topic 8A: Exploring Incident Response Planning<br />Topic 8B: Performing Incident Response Activities
9	Lesson 9: Demonstrating Incident Response Communication	Topic 9A: Understanding Incident Response Communication<br />Topic 9B: Analyzing Incident Response Activities
10	Lesson 10: Applying Tools to Identify Malicious Activity	Topic 10A: Identifying Malicious Activity<br />Topic 10B: Explaining Attack Methodology Frameworks<br />Topic 10C: Explaining Techniques for Identifying Malicious Activity
11	Lesson 11: Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity	Topic 11A: Exploring Network Attack Indicators<br />Topic 11B: Exploring Host Attack Indicators<br />Topic 11C: Exploring Vulnerability Assessment Tools
12	Lesson 12: Understanding Application Vulnerability Assessment	Topic 12A: Analyzing Web Vulnerabilities<br />Topic 12B: Analyzing Cloud Vulnerabilities
13	Lesson 13: Exploring Scripting Tools and Analysis Concepts	Topic 13A: Understanding Scripting Languages<br />Topic 13B: Identifying Malicious Activity Through Analysis
14	Lesson 14: Understanding Application Security and Attack Mitigation Best Practices	Topic 14A: Exploring Secure Software Development Practices<br />Topic 14B: Recommending Controls to Mitigate Successful Application Attacks<br />Topic 14C: Implementing Controls to Prevent Attacks