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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
SecureNinja's CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) training equips students with the skills to proactively defend and continuously improve the security of organizational systems. The course emphasizes threat detection, behavioral analytics, and vulnerability management in enterprise environments. Students will learn how to perform data analysis, interpret results to identify threats, and configure threat detection tools. Topics also include incident response, compliance, and reporting procedures. CySA+ fills the gap between foundational certifications like Security+ and advanced credentials such as CASP+ or CISSP. The course is ideal for analysts, threat hunters, and SOC team members looking to validate their hands-on defense capabilities. Training is available in person in our Alexandria, VA classrooms as well as Live Online. Private onsite training is also available for groups of 5 or more.
Course Overview
Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Prerequisites
It is recommended that students have a CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent knowledge, along with 3Ð4 years of hands-on information security or related experience. Familiarity with network security, security operations, and basic scripting is beneficial for success in this course.
Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Course Location
2034 Eisenhower Ave
Suite 170
Alexandria, VA 22314
Learning Objectives
This course prepares students for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) exam. Students will learn to use behavioral analytics and threat intelligence to identify and combat cybersecurity threats. Key objectives include performing threat and vulnerability management, conducting security monitoring and data analysis, implementing incident response procedures, and ensuring compliance and reporting in support of organizational security operations.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
Feedback
If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.
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