Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) equips cybersecurity professionals with the practical skills needed to detect threats, analyze security events, manage vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ certification.
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
