1539 - CompTIA CySA+
Course Description
This course prepares learners for roles in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and vulnerability management by aligning with the CompTIA CySA+ certification objectives. Students will gain hands-on experience and applied knowledge in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, managing incidents through their full lifecycle, and communicating findings and metrics to stakeholders. Emphasis is placed on continuous security monitoring, threat hunting, leveraging security tools (SIEM, network-traffic analysis, vulnerability scanners), and producing actionable reports and remediation plans.
By the end of the course, students will be prepared to pursue the CySA+ certification exam.
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify and analyze security threats using SIEM tools, network monitoring, and threat intelligence to detect and respond to malicious activity.
2. Conduct vulnerability assessments to evaluate system weaknesses, prioritize risks, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
3. Manage and document incident response processes, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
4. Communicate cybersecurity findings effectively through clear reports, metrics, and remediation plans for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prerequisites
• Foundational IT networking/security knowledge (e.g., equivalent to CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+)
• Strongly recommended: 2-4 years of relevant cybersecurity/IT experience.
