The Course
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification is designed to validate the skills necessary for cybersecurity analysts. This course prepares candidates for the exam by covering a comprehensive range of topics critical to the role:
1.    Threat Intelligence: Understanding and utilizing threat intelligence to proactively defend against potential threats.
2.    Vulnerability Management: Identifying, classifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities to enhance overall security posture.
3.    Incident Response: Developing and implementing incident response plans to effectively respond to security incidents.
4.    Analysing Security Logs and Events: Monitoring and analyzing security logs and events to detect and respond to suspicious activities.
5.    Security Incident Identification and Response: Recognizing indicators of compromise (IoCs) and responding promptly to security incidents to minimize impact.
6.    Communication of Security Findings: Articulating security findings, both technical and non-technical, to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
The CySA+ certification is highly regarded in the industry and provides professionals with the validation needed to advance their careers in cybersecurity. It equips them with practical skills and knowledge essential for roles such as cybersecurity analyst, security operations center (SOC) analyst, and vulnerability analyst, among others.
This course aims to comprehensively prepare individuals for the CySA+ exam, ensuring they are proficient in analysing security data, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding effectively to cybersecurity incidents. It emphasizes hands-on experience and practical application of cybersecurity principles in real-world scenarios.
What you will learn
When crafting this cybersecurity course, I wanted to ensure that it served as a comprehensive stepping stone for anyone starting out in the field. The idea was to provide a guided pathway that would demystify the complex concepts and terminologies of cybersecurity, making them accessible and engaging. The modules are meticulously organized to offer a progressive learning curve, ensuring you're never overwhelmed. The engaging materials and practical scenarios provide a deep understanding of cyber threat detection and response, which is paramount in today’s digital world. By the end of this course, your ability to safeguard and defend systems will be not just theoretical but rooted in real-world application, setting a strong foundation for your career in cybersecurity.
Curriculum
- Course Overview (3:15)
- Common Log Ingestion Concepts (17:06)
- Common Operating System Concepts (26:02)
- Common Infrastructure Concepts (19:24)
- Common IAM Concepts (24:00)
- Common Encryption Concepts (18:02)
- Protecting Sensitive Data (11:29)
- Common Network Architecture (16:34)
- Malicious Network Activity (18:01)
- Malicious Host Activity (22:13)
- Malicious Application Activity (18:16)
- Other Malicious Activity (14:00)
- Packet Capture Tools (17:50)
- Log Analysis Tools (15:21)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (15:46)
- DNS and IP Reputation Tools (14:43)
- File Analysis Tools (21:25)
- Sandboxing Tools (11:17)
- Email Analysis Tools (15:50)
- User and Entity Behavior Analytics (8:52)
- Scripting and Programming (17:29)
- Threat Actor Types (24:41)
- TTPs (10:29)
- CTI Confidence Levels (14:58)
- CTI Sources (15:08)
- CTI Sharing (12:28)
- Threat Hunting (17:11)
- Process Standardization (9:33)
- Streamlining Operations (8:08)
- Integrating Tools and Technology Into Security Operations (14:45)
- Asset Discovery and Mapping (20:27)
- Vulnerability Scanning Types and Considerations (25:31)
- Vulnerability Scanning Frameworks (17:53)
- Analyze Vulnerability Assessment Scanner Output (29:48)
- CVSS (24:02)
- Vulnerability Prioritization (18:54)
- Software Vulnerability Mitigations (26:59)
- SDLC (12:09)
- Threat Modeling (12:48)
- Compensating Controls (17:10)
- System Maintenance Procedures (10:16)
- Risk Management Principles (8:51)
- Policies, Governance, and SLOs (7:41)
- Prioritization and Escalation (12:46)
- Attack Surface Management (11:50)
- Secure Coding Best Practices (17:33)
- Communicate Vulnerability Management Reporting (19:43)
- Communicate Incident Response Metrics and KPIs (11:20)
- Communicate Compliance Reporting (12:10)
- Communicate Inhibitors to Remediation (8:29)
- Communicate Incident Response Reports (17:46)
- Communicate Root Cause Analysis (13:00)
- Communicate Vulnerability Metrics and KPIs (9:37)