CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Course Description:

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification is a vendor-neutral credential. The CompTIA CySA+ exam is an internationally targeted validation of intermediate-level security skills and knowledge. The CompTIA CySA+ examination is designed for IT security analysts, vulnerability analysts, or threat intelligence analysts. The exam will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to configure and use threat detection tools, perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization with the end goal of securing and protecting applications and systems within an organization.

Prerequisites

Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience. While there is no required prerequisite, CySA+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus.

TOPICS:

Module 1: THREAT MANAGEMENT

  • Given a scenario, apply environmental reconnaissance techniques using appropriate tools and processes
  • Given a scenario, analyse the results of a network reconnaissance
  • Given a network-based threat, implement or recommend the appropriate response and countermeasure
  • Explain the purpose of practices used to secure a corporate environment

Module 2: VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT

  • Given a scenario, implement an information security vulnerability management process
  • Given a scenario, analyse the output resulting from a vulnerability scan
  • Compare and contrast common vulnerabilities found in the following targets

Module 3: SECURITY ARCHITECTURE & TOOL SETS

  • Explain the relationship between frameworks, common policies, controls, and procedures
  • Given a scenario, use data to recommend remediation of security issues related to identity and access management
  • Given a scenario, review security architecture and make recommendations to implement compensating controls
  • Given a scenario, use application security best practices while participating in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Compare and contrast the general purpose and reasons for using various cybersecurity tools and technologies

Module 4: CYBER-INCIDENT RESPONSE

  • Given a scenario, distinguish threat data or behaviour to determine the impact of an incident
  • Given a scenario, prepare a toolkit and use appropriate forensics tools during an investigation
  • Explain the importance of communication during the incident response process
  • Given a scenario, analyse common symptoms to select the best course of action to support incident response
  • Summarise the incident recovery and post-incident response process

Module 5: Access Control & Identity Management

  • Function & Purpose of Authentication Services
  • Fundamental Concepts & Best Practices related to Authentication, Authorization & Access Control
  • Implementing Security Controls when Performing Account Management

Module 6: Cryptography

  • Summary of general Cryptography Concepts
  • Cryptographic Tools and Products
  • Core Concepts of Public Key Infrastructure