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.
This course may earn a Credly Badge.
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Topic 1A: Understanding Cybersecurity Leadership Concepts
Topic 1B: Exploring Control Types and Methods
Topic 1C: Explaining Patch Management Concepts
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Topic 2A: Exploring Threat Actor Concepts
Topic 2B: Identifying Active Threats
Topic 2C: Exploring Threat-Hunting Concepts
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Topic 3A: Reviewing System and Network Architecture Concepts
Topic 3B: Exploring Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Topic 3C: Maintaining Operational Visibility
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Topic 4A: Exploring Leadership in Security Operations
Topic 4B: Understanding Technology for Security Operations
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Topic 5A: Explaining Compliance Requirements
Topic 5B: Understanding Vulnerability Scanning Methods
Topic 5C: Exploring Special Considerations in Vulnerability Scanning
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Topic 6A: Understanding Vulnerability Scoring Concepts
Topic 6B: Exploring Vulnerability Context Considerations
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Topic 7A: Explaining Effective Communication Concepts
Topic 7B: Understanding Vulnerability Reporting Outcomes and Action Plans
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Topic 8A: Exploring Incident Response Planning
Topic 8B: Performing Incident Response Activities
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Topic 9A: Understanding Incident Response Communication
Topic 9B: Analyzing Incident Response Activities
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Topic 10A: Identifying Malicious Activity
Topic 10B: Explaining Attack Methodology Frameworks
Topic 10C: Explaining Techniques for Identifying Malicious Activity
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Topic 11A: Exploring Network Attack Indicators
Topic 11B: Exploring Host Attack Indicators
Topic 11C: Exploring Vulnerability Assessment Tools
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Topic 12A: Analyzing Web Vulnerabilities
Topic 12B: Analyzing Cloud Vulnerabilities
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Topic 13A: Understanding Scripting Languages
Topic 13B: Identifying Malicious Activity Through Analysis
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Topic 14A: Exploring Secure Software Development Practices
Topic 14B: Recommending Controls to Mitigate Successful Application Attacks
Topic 14C: Implementing Controls to Prevent Attacks
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