Duration 5 Days – 35 hrs.

 

Overview

 

The Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Training Course is designed to equip IT and cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to proactively defend and monitor enterprise environments against cyber threats. The course focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, security operations, incident response, security monitoring, threat intelligence, and security analysis using industry-standard tools and methodologies.

 

Aligned with the objectives of the CompTIA CySA+ certification, this course emphasizes a behavioral analytics approach to cybersecurity, enabling participants to identify and combat malware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), insider threats, and other modern cyber attacks through continuous security monitoring and analysis.

 

Objectives

 

• Understand cybersecurity operations and Security Operations Center (SOC) functions.
• Analyze security events and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Perform vulnerability assessments and risk analysis.
• Monitor and investigate network and endpoint security incidents.
• Utilize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
• Apply threat intelligence and threat-hunting techniques.
• Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents.
• Implement security controls and recommendations.
• Conduct digital investigations and incident analysis.
• Prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ certification examination.

 

Target Audience

 

• Security Analysts
• SOC Analysts
• Cybersecurity Specialists
• Incident Response Team Members
• Security Engineers
• Network Administrators
• System Administrators
• Threat Intelligence Analysts
• Vulnerability Management Professionals
• IT Professionals transitioning into cybersecurity roles

 

Prerequisites

 

• Basic knowledge of networking concepts
• Understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals
• Experience with IT administration or security operations is recommended
• Knowledge equivalent to CompTIA Security+ is beneficial

 

Course Outline

 

Day 1: Security Operations and Threat Management

 

Module 1: Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

 

• Cybersecurity analyst roles and responsibilities
• Security Operations Center (SOC) functions
• Security frameworks and standards
• Security governance concepts

 

Module 2: Threat Landscape and Threat Actors

 

• Modern cyber threats
• Threat actor profiles
• Attack methodologies
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework overview
• Cyber kill chain concepts

 

 Module 3: Threat Intelligence

 

• Threat intelligence lifecycle
• Sources of threat intelligence
• Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
• Indicators of Attack (IOAs)
• Threat intelligence platforms

Hands-On Lab

• Threat intelligence investigation
• IOC identification exercises
• Threat actor profiling

 

Day 2: Vulnerability Management and Security Monitoring

 

Module 4: Vulnerability Management

 

Vulnerability Assessment Process

• Vulnerability identification
• Vulnerability scanning methodologies
• Risk scoring and prioritization
• CVSS scoring system

Vulnerability Management Tools

• Vulnerability scanners
• Asset discovery tools
• Configuration assessment tools

Remediation Strategies

• Patch management
• Risk mitigation planning
• Security hardening

 

Module 5: Security Monitoring and SIEM

 

Security Monitoring Fundamentals

• Log management
• Event correlation
• Security monitoring architecture

SIEM Technologies

• SIEM concepts
• Alert generation and analysis
• Use case development
• Dashboard monitoring

Log Analysis

• Windows event logs
• Linux system logs
• Firewall logs
• Authentication logs

Hands-On Lab

• SIEM event analysis
• Log investigation exercises
• Alert triage activities

 

Day 3: Network and Endpoint Security Analysis

 

Module 6: Network Security Monitoring

 

Network Traffic Analysis

• Packet analysis fundamentals
• Network protocols review
• Baseline traffic analysis

Intrusion Detection and Prevention

• IDS/IPS technologies
• Signature-based detection
• Behavioral analytics

Network Security Tools

• Packet capture analysis
• Traffic monitoring tools
• Network forensic concepts

 

Module 7: Endpoint Security Analysis

 

Endpoint Threat Detection

• Endpoint attack techniques
• Malware indicators
• Suspicious processes

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

• EDR architecture
• Endpoint telemetry
• Threat investigation

Malware Analysis Fundamentals

• Static analysis concepts
• Dynamic analysis concepts
• Malware behavior identification

Hands-On Lab

• Packet capture investigation
• Endpoint threat analysis
• Malware behavior review

 

Day 4: Incident Response and Threat Hunting

 

Module 8: Incident Response

 

Incident Response Lifecycle

• Preparation
• Detection and analysis
• Containment
• Eradication
• Recovery
• Lessons learned

Incident Classification

• Security incidents
• Data breaches
• Insider threats
• Ransomware attacks

Incident Documentation

• Evidence collection
• Chain of custody
• Incident reporting

 

Module 9: Threat Hunting

 

Threat Hunting Methodology

• Hypothesis-driven hunting
• IOC-based hunting
• Behavioral analysis

Threat Hunting Techniques

• Endpoint hunting
• Network hunting
• Log hunting

Threat Hunting Tools

• SIEM integration
• Threat intelligence feeds
• Detection engineering concepts

Hands-On Lab

• Threat hunting scenarios
• Incident investigation exercises
• Evidence analysis

 

 Day 5: Security Controls, Compliance, and Advanced Analysis

 

Module 10: Security Architecture and Defensive Measures

 

Security Controls

• Preventive controls
• Detective controls
• Corrective controls
• Compensating controls

Defensive Security Technologies

• Firewalls
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Endpoint protection
• Email security solutions

 

Module 11: Compliance and Risk Management

 

Security Compliance

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• ISO 27001 overview
• CIS Controls
• Regulatory compliance concepts

Risk Management

• Risk assessment methodologies
• Security metrics
• Reporting and communication

 

Module 12: Cybersecurity Analysis and Reporting

 

Security Reporting

• Executive reporting
• Technical reporting
• Risk communication

Security Metrics and KPIs

• Mean Time to Detect (MTTD)
• Mean Time to Respond (MTTR)
• Security performance indicators

Career Development and Certification Preparation

• CySA+ exam domains
• Practice questions
• Certification strategies

 

Hands-On Labs and Practical Exercises

 

Throughout the course, participants will perform:

• Threat Intelligence Analysis
• IOC Investigation
• SIEM Event Correlation
• Vulnerability Assessment Exercises
• Log Analysis and Monitoring
• Network Traffic Analysis
• Packet Capture (PCAP) Investigation
• Endpoint Security Monitoring
• Malware Detection Exercises
• Threat Hunting Activities
• Incident Response Simulations
• Security Reporting Workshops