CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

COURSE OUTLINE:

Module 1: Understanding Vulnerability Response, Handling, and Management

Topic 1A: Understanding Cybersecurity Leadership Concepts

Topic 1B: Exploring Control Types and Methods

Topic 1C: Explaining Patch Management Concepts

Module 2: Exploring Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Concepts

Topic 2A: Exploring Threat Actor Concepts

Topic 2B: Identifying Active Threats

Topic 2C: Exploring Threat-Hunting Concepts

Module 3: Explaining Important System and Network Architecture Concepts

Topic 3A: Reviewing System and Network Architecture Concepts

Topic 3B: Exploring Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Topic 3C: Maintaining Operational Visibility

Module 4: Understanding Process Improvement in Security Operations

Topic 4A: Exploring Leadership in Security Operations

Topic 4B: Understanding Technology for Security Operations

Module 5: Implementing Vulnerability Scanning Methods

Topic 5A: Explaining Compliance Requirements

Topic 5B: Understanding Vulnerability Scanning Methods

Topic 5C: Exploring Special Considerations in Vulnerability Scanning

Module 6: Performing Vulnerability Analysis

Topic 6A: Understanding Vulnerability Scoring Concepts

Topic 6B: Exploring Vulnerability Context Considerations

Module 7: Communicating Vulnerability Information

Topic 7A: Explaining Effective Communication Concepts

Topic 7B: Understanding Vulnerability Reporting Outcomes and Action Plans

Module 8: Explaining Incident Response Activities

Topic 8A: Exploring Incident Response Planning

Topic 8B: Performing Incident Response Activities

Module 9: Demonstrating Incident Response Communication

Topic 9A: Understanding Incident Response Communication

Topic 9B: Analyzing Incident Response Activities

Module 10: Applying Tools to Identify Malicious Activity

Topic 10A: Identifying Malicious Activity

Topic 10B: Explaining Attack Methodology Frameworks

Module 11: Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity

Topic 11A: Exploring Network Attack Indicators

Topic 11B: Exploring Host Attack Indicators

Topic 11C: Exploring Vulnerability Assessment Tools

Module 12: Understanding Application Vulnerability Assessment

Topic 12A: Analyzing Web Vulnerabilities

Topic 12B: Analyzing Cloud Vulnerabilities

Module 13: Exploring Scripting Tools and Analysis Concepts

Topic 13A: Understanding Scripting Languages

Topic 13B: Identifying Malicious Activity Through Analysis

Module 14: Understanding Application Security and Attack Mitigation Best Practices

Topic 14A: Exploring Secure Software Development Practices

Topic 14B: Recommending Controls to Mitigate Successful Application Attacks

Topic 14C: Implementing Controls to Prevent Attacks