CompTIA CySA+ Certification
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to improve the overall state of IT security. CySA+ validates critical knowledge and skills required to prevent, detect, and combat cybersecurity threats.
Duration:
4-6 Months
Level
Intermediate to Advanced
Required Exams:
CS0-003
Course Objectives
- Leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques
- Analyze and interpret data to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks
- Configure and use threat detection tools
- Secure and protect applications and systems within an organization
- Perform data analysis and interpret the results
- Identify and respond to security incidents
Prerequisites
- Network+ and Security+ certifications recommended
- 3-4 years of hands-on information security experience
- Knowledge of basic security concepts
- Understanding of network architecture and protocols
Topics Covered
Threat Management
- Threat Intelligence
- Vulnerability Management
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Response
- Attack Frameworks
- Threat Hunting
Security Tools
- SIEM Systems
- Network Analysis
- Endpoint Protection
- Security Monitoring
- Log Management
- Forensic Tools
Security Operations
- Incident Detection
- Security Analytics
- Continuous Monitoring
- Alert Triage
- Threat Response
- Data Analysis
Compliance
- Security Controls
- Framework Implementation
- Data Privacy
- Security Policies
- Risk Management
- Audit Procedures
Career Opportunities
- Security Analyst
- Threat Hunter
- Security Engineer
- SOC Analyst