CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Certification Prep (Exam CS0-003)

Course Overview:

This course prepares IT professionals for the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) certification, which validates the ability to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats using behavioral analytics, threat intelligence, and security tools. The course emphasizes a hands-on, performance-based approach to security analytics.

Target Audience:

• Security Analysts
• Threat Intelligence Analysts
• SOC Analysts
• Vulnerability Analysts
• IT Professionals transitioning into cybersecurity roles

Prerequisites:

• Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge
• 3–4 years of hands-on information security or related experience recommended

What's Included :

• 5 day instructor-led training
• Official Study guide
• Labs (as required) for hands-on learning
• Certified Trainer delivering the class
• Case studies of implementations
• Hands-on projects & exercises to apply concepts learned throughout the course
• Q&A sessions and troubleshooting exercises

Module 1: Threat and Vulnerability Management

• Understanding threat intelligence sources and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, etc.)
• Interpreting and applying threat data
• Vulnerability scanning concepts and tools
• Conducting and analyzing vulnerability assessments
• Prioritizing and remediating vulnerabilities

Module 2: Security Operations and Monitoring

• Security information and event management (SIEM) tools and techniques
• Log and event data analysis
• Threat hunting and anomaly detection
• Understanding and using packet capture tools
• Interpreting network traffic and security alerts

Module 3: Cyber Incident Response

• Incident response process and procedures
• Identifying incident severity and scope
• Containment, eradication, and recovery strategies
• Communication and escalation during incidents
• Performing root cause analysis

Module 4: Security Architecture and Tool Sets

• Understanding secure network architecture and segmentation
• Implementing secure application and system configurations
• Identity and access management (IAM) principles
• Overview of security tools: firewalls, EDR, IDS/IPS, NAC
• Cloud and virtualization security

Module 5: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

• Security policies, procedures, and controls
• Risk management processes
• Regulatory frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Security awareness and training programs

Module 6: Hands-On Labs and Case Studies

• Simulated security operations center (SOC) exercises
• Real-world incident response scenarios
• Threat hunting activities using open-source tools
• Log analysis and reporting labs