The CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+) Certification

CySA+ is the only intermediate high-stakes cyber Security analyst certification training with performance-based questions covering security analytics, intrusion detection and response. CySA+ is the most up-to-date security analyst certification that covers advanced persistent threats in a post-2014 cybersecurity environment.

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification verifies that successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques, analyze and interpret data, identify and address vulnerabilities, suggest preventative measures, and effectively respond to and recover from incidents.

CompTIA CySA+ is for IT professionals looking to gain the following security analyst skills:

Perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization.
Configure and use threat-detection tools.
Secure and protect applications and systems within an organization.

CySA+ KEY Learning

MODULE-01 THREAT MANAGEMENT
Apply environmental reconnaissance techniques using appropriate tools, analyzing results, and implementing recommended response

MODULE-02 VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT
Implement vulnerability management process and analyze results of the scan

MODULE-30 SECURITY ARCHITECTURE & TOOL SETS
Use data to recommend remediation of security issues related to identity and access management and recommend implementation strategy while participating in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

MODULE-04 CYBER-INCIDENT RESPONSE
Distinguish threat data to determine incident impact and prepare a toolkit with appropriate forensics tools, communication strategy, and best practices as a response

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