CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst

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. Depending on the size of the organization, this individual may act alone or may be a member of a cybersecurity incident response team (CSIRT). 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. Ultimately, the course promotes a comprehensive approach to security aimed toward those on the front lines of defense.

Module 1 / Threat Management 1

Cybersecurity Analysts

• Cybersecurity Roles and Responsibilities
• Frameworks and Security Controls
• Risk Evaluation
• Penetration Testing Processes
• Reconnaissance Techniques
• The Kill Chain
• Open Source Intelligence
• Social Engineering
• Topology Discovery
• Service Discovery
• OS Fingerprinting
  
  

Module 2 / Threat Management 2

Security Appliances

• Configuring Firewalls
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Configuring IDS
• Malware Threats
• Configuring Anti-virus Software
• Sysinternals
• Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit

Logging and Analysis

• Packet Capture
• Packet Capture Tools
• Monitoring Tools
• Log Review and SIEM
• SIEM Data Outputs
• SIEM Data Analysis
• Point-in-Time Data Analysis
  
  

Mdoule 3 / Vulnerability Management

Managing Vulnerabilities

• Vulnerability Management Requirements
• Asset Inventory
• Data Classification
• Vulnerability Management Processes
• Vulnerability Scanners
• Microsoft Baseline
• Security Analyzer
• Vulnerability Feeds and SCAP
• Configuring Vulnerability Scans
• Vulnerability Scanning Criteria
• Exploit Frameworks

Remediating Vulnerabilities

• Analyzing Vulnerability Scans
• Remediation and Change Control
• Remediating Host Vulnerabilities
• Remediating Network Vulnerabilities
• Remediating Virtual Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

Secure Software Development

• Software Development Lifecycle
• Software Vulnerabilities
• Software Security Testing
• Interception Proxies
• Web Application Firewalls
• Source Authenticity
• Reverse Engineering
  
  

Module 4 / Cyber Incident Response

Incident Response

• Incident Response Processes
• Threat Classification
• Incident Severity and Prioritization
• Types of Data

Forensics Tools

• Digital Forensics Investigations
• Documentation and Forms
• Digital Forensics Crime Scene
• Digital Forensics Kits
• Image Acquisition
• Password Cracking
• Analysis Utilities

Incident Analysis and Recovery

• Analysis and Recovery Frameworks
• Analyzing Network Symptoms
• Analyzing Host Symptoms
• Analyzing Data Exfiltration
• Analyzing Application Symptoms
• Using Sysinternals
• Containment Techniques
• Eradication Techniques
• Validation Techniques
• Corrective Actions
  
  

Module 5 / Security Architecture

Secure Network Design

• Network Segmentation
• Blackholes, Sinkholes, and Honeypots
• System Hardening
• Group Policies and MAC
• Endpoint Security

Managing Identities and Access

• Network Access Control
• Identity Management
• Identity Security Issues
• Identity Repositories
• Context-based Authentication
• Single Sign On and Federations
• Exploiting Identities
• Exploiting Web Browsers and Application
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Security Frameworks and Policies

• Frameworks and Compliance
• Reviewing Security Architecture
• Procedures and Compensating Controls
• Verifications and Quality Control
• Security Policies and Procedures
• Personnel Policies and Training

Ideally, you should have successfully completed “CompTIA Network+ Certification” and “CompTIA Security+ Certification” courses or have equivalent knowledge. Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

• Know basic network terminology and functions (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, switches, routers).
• Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols, and troubleshooting tools.
• Identify network attack strategies and defenses.
• Know the technologies and uses of cryptographic standards and products.
• Identify network- and host-based security technologies and practices.
• Describe the standards and products used to enforce security on web and communications technologies.

CompTIA CySA+ certification is aimed at IT professionals with (or seeking) job roles such as IT Security Analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, Threat Intelligence Analyst, and Security Engineer.

This course is designed to assist students in preparing for the CompTIA® Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+®) (Exam CS0-001) certification examination. What you learn and practice in this course can be a significant part of your preparation.

In addition, this course can help students who are looking to fulfill DoD directive 8570.01 for information assurance (IA) training. This program is designed for personnel performing IA functions, establishing IA policies, and implementing security measures and procedures for the Department of Defense and affiliated information systems and networks.