CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an international, vendor-neutral cybersecurity certification that applies behavioral analytics to improve the overall state of IT security. CySA+ validates critical knowledge and skills that are required to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats.
About this Course
As attackers have learned to evade traditional signature-based solutions such as firewalls, an analytics-based approach within the IT security industry is increasingly important for most organizations. The behavioral analytics skills covered by CySA+ identify and combat malware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface. CompTIA CySA+ is for IT professionals looking to gain the following security analyst skills:
- Configure and use threat detection tools.
- Perform data analysis.
- Interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization.
Outline
Threat Management
- Given a scenario, apply environmental reconnaissance techniques using appropriate tools and processes.
- Given a scenario, analyze the results of a network reconnaissance.
- Given a network-based threat, implement or recommend the appropriate response and countermeasure.
- Explain the purpose of practices used to secure a corporate environment.
Vulnerability Management
- Given a scenario, implement an information security vulnerability management process.
- Given a scenario, analyze the output resulting from a vulnerability scan.
- Compare and contrast common vulnerabilities found in the following targets within an organization.
Cyber Incident Response
- Given a scenario, distinguish threat data or behavior to determine the impact of an incident.
- Given a scenario, prepare a toolkit and use appropriate forensics tools during an investigation.
- Explain the importance of communication during the incident response process.
- Given a scenario, analyze common symptoms to select the best course of action to support incident response.
- Summarize the incident recovery and post-incident response process.
Security Architecture and Tool Sets
- Explain the relationship between frameworks, common policies, controls, and procedures.
- Given a scenario, use data to recommend remediation of security issues related to identity and access management.
- Given a scenario, review security architecture and make recommendations to implement compensating controls.
- Given a scenario, use application security best practices while participating in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Compare and contrast the general purpose and reasons for using various cybersecurity tools and technologies.
Prerequisites
The CompTIA CySA+ exam is an internationally targeted validation of intermediate-level security skills and knowledge. While there is no required prerequisite, the CompTIA CySA+ certification is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, "hands-on" focus on IT security analytics.
It is recommended for CompTIA CySA+ certification candidates to have the following:
- Network+, Security+ or equivalent general computer networking knowledge or related experience
Exam Details
Exam: CompTIA CySA+
CompTIA CySA+ is the certification globally trusted to validate foundational, vendor-neutral IT security knowledge and skills. As a benchmark for best practices in IT security, this certification covers the essential principles for network security and risk management – making it an important stepping stone to an IT security career.
The Logistics of Your Exam
- The cost of the exam is an additional $404
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Create a Pearson Vue Testing Account and schedule your exam
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Review CompTIA Certification Exam Policies prior to taking your exam
Exam Information
Exam Code | CS0-003 |
Number of Questions | Maximum of 85 |
Passing Score | 750 (out of 900) |
Types of Questions |
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Length of Test | 165 minutes |
Exam Results | Provided immediately |
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