Course Description

Course Overview

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to detect, respond to, and prevent cybersecurity threats. This course focuses on practical, hands-on training in the field of cybersecurity analysis. It covers topics such as threat management, vulnerability management, incident response, and security architecture. The course aims to equip students with the skills needed to analyze and protect organizational systems against cybersecurity risks.

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from the CySA+ course, students should have a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices. It is recommended to have CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Methodology

The course will utilize a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, hands-on labs, and case studies to facilitate learning. Students will have access to study materials, including textbooks and online resources, to support their understanding of the topics covered. Practical lab sessions will provide students with the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios.

Course Outline

Threat Management

Analyzing and interpreting threat data

Conducting vulnerability assessments

Implementing threat intelligence techniques

Vulnerability Management

Identifying and classifying vulnerabilities

Assessing and prioritizing vulnerabilities

Implementing vulnerability management processes

Cyber Incident Response

Preparing for and detecting cybersecurity incidents

Responding to and recovering from cybersecurity incidents

Investigating and documenting incidents

Security Architecture and Tool Sets

Designing and implementing secure network architecture

Selecting and deploying security tools and technologies

Implementing secure coding practices

Cybersecurity Tool and Technology Analysis

Analyzing security logs and data

Evaluating security tool outputs and alerts

Using penetration testing and vulnerability scanning tools

Security Operations and Monitoring

Monitoring security systems and events

Analyzing and responding to security events

Implementing continuous security improvement processes

Outcome

Upon completion of the CySA+ course, students will be able to:

• Analyze and interpret threat data to identify potential cybersecurity risks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and prioritize vulnerabilities.
• Respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents and conduct incident investigations.
• Design and implement secure network architectures.
• Evaluate and analyze security logs and alerts from various security tools.
• Monitor security systems and events to detect and respond to threats.
• Prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam.

Labs

The course includes hands-on lab sessions to reinforce the theoretical knowledge and skills learned. The labs will cover the following topics:

1. Conducting threat assessments and analyzing threat data
2. Performing vulnerability assessments and prioritizing vulnerabilities
3. Responding to and investigating cybersecurity incidents
4. Implementing secure network architectures
5. Analyzing security logs and alerts using security tools
6. Monitoring security systems and events for threat detection

These labs will provide students with practical experience in conducting threat assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring. By completing these labs, students will develop the necessary skills to handle real-world cybersecurity challenges.