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CompTIA CySA+ Certification Preparation (plus voucher)
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification verifies that successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to detect and analyze indicators of malicious activity, understand threat intelligence and threat management, respond to attacks and vulnerabilities, perform incident response, and report and communicate related activity.
Provider Information
Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center
200 Discovery Drive
College Station, TX 77845
Course Overview
Typically, candidates should have at least 3-4 years of hands-on experience in IT security or related fields, and it is recommended that they hold a prior certification such as CompTIA Security+ or have equivalent knowledge.
Learning Objectives
This course prepares students to pass the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam. This exam is designed to validate the skills and knowledge required for cybersecurity analysts to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents. The exam objectives cover critical areas such as threat and vulnerability management, security architecture and toolsets, security operations and monitoring, and incident response and recovery. Candidates are assessed on their ability to analyze data from various security tools, apply threat intelligence, and implement security measures to protect organizational assets. The exam emphasizes practical knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, including the use of analytics to enhance security posture and the importance of compliance with regulatory standards. Overall, the CySA+ certification equips professionals with the expertise needed to proactively defend against cyber threats and respond effectively to incidents.
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
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