This course covers the duties of cybersecurity analysts who are responsible for monitoring and detecting security incidents in information systems and networks, and for executing a proper response to such incidents. The 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. The course will also prepare you for the CompTIA CySA+ (Exam CS0-002) certification examination.
In this course, you will assess and respond to security threats and operate a systems and network security analysis platform. You will:
Collect and use cybersecurity intelligence and threat data.
Identify modern cybersecurity threat actors types and tactics, techniques, and
procedures.
Analyze data collected from security and event logs and network packet captures.
Respond to and investigate cybersecurity incidents using forensic analysis techniques.
Assess information security risk in computing and network environments.
Implement a vulnerability management program.
Address security issues with an organization‘s network architecture.
Understand the importance of data governance controls.
Address security issues with an organization‘s software development life cycle.
Address security issues with an organization‘s use of cloud and service-oriented architecture.
CompTIA CySA+ is for IT professionals looking to gain the following security analyst skills:
To ensure your success in this course, you should meet the following requirements:
At least two years‘ 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 the common operating systems for PCs, mobile devices, and servers
Foundation-level understanding of some of the common concepts for network environments, such as routing and switching
Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols, including IP, ARP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP, and POP3/IMAP
Foundational knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in computing environments. Safeguards include authentication and authorization, resource permissions, and antimalware mechanisms.
Foundational knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in network environments, such as firewalls, IPS, NAC, and VPNs
Explaining the Importance of Security Controls and Security Intelligence
Utilizing Threat Data and Intelligence
Analyzing Security Monitoring Data
Collecting and Querying Security Monitoring Data
Utilizing Digital Forensics and Indicator Analysis Techniques
Applying Incident Response Procedures
Applying Risk Mitigation and Security Frameworks
Performing Vulnerability Management
Applying Security Solutions for Infrastructure Management
Understanding Data Privacy and Protection
Applying Security Solutions for Software Assurance
Applying Security Solutions for Cloud and Automation
All of our CompTIA certification classes are now delivered online in a virtual classroom. Classes are delivered Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. All classes marked GTR are Guaranteed To Run.On-site Training
We also offer custom on-site training. Please contact us to discuss our onsite training options.
The examination fee is included in the course price. Get more information on taking the exam at: https://www.comptia.org/testing
We offer a 10% discount for active duty military, US government personnel, and groups of two or more students from the same organization.
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