CompTIA CySA+ - Cyber Security – eLearning (exam included)

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is a performance-based qualification for cybersecurity analytics. With proven expertise in security analysis, intrusion detection and response, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certified candidates are highly sought after by companies facing the latest technology, threats and expectations of the digital age.

The version of this certification is CompTIA CySA+ CS0-002.

Course Details

• 12 months access to the platform
• CompTIA CertMaster Learn (self-study online course)
• 25 hours of content
• 12 video lessons with performance-based questions
• 120 practice questions
• CompTIA CySA+ Virtual Labs included.
• Flashcards ensure you know the terminology and acronyms needed for the exam
• Curriculum
• 90-question final assessment simulates the test experience

Objectives

• After taking the CompTIA CySA+ course and exam, candidates will know:
• How to use intelligence and threat detection techniques
• How to analyze and interpret data as part of continuous security monitoring activities
• How to improve security by implementing configuration changes to existing controls
• How to proactively identify and address security vulnerabilities and threats, including vulnerability management activities
• How to propose and implement preventive measures for an organization
• How to respond to incidents and recover from incidents to minimize impact and cost. The module also covers analyzing possible indicators of compromise and the use of digital forensics techniques
• How to apply infrastructure management security solutions and explain best practices for hardware and software assurance
• How to support risk mitigation in your organization by applying security concepts and improving your staff's understanding of frameworks, procedures, policies and controls.

Target

• IT Security Analyst
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
• Vulnerability Analyst
• Cybersecurity Specialist
• Threat information analyst
• Security engineer

Content

• Threat and vulnerability security - use and apply proactive threat intelligence to support corporate security and conduct vulnerability management activities
• Software and systems security - apply infrastructure management security solutions and explain best practices in software and hardware security
• Compliance and assessment - apply security concepts to support risk mitigation within the organization and understand the importance of frameworks, policies, procedures and controls
• Security operations and monitoring - analyze data as part of ongoing security monitoring activities and implement configuration changes to existing controls to improve security
• Responding to incidents - apply appropriate incident response processes, analyze potential indicators of impairment and use basic digital forensics techniques

Exam Details

• Duration of 165 minutes
• Multiple-choice and performance-based
• Maximum of 85 questions
• Pass score 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
• Exam provider: Person Vue (test center or online testing).

Prior Knowledge

To access the CompTIA CySA+ course and exam, candidates are recommended to have:

CompTIA Network+ or Security+ certifications or equivalent knowledge

Minimum of 4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.