CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Training in Malta

• Ideally prior to this course, although not essential you will have taken CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ courses or have the equivalent knowledge.
• This course is suited to Security Analyst Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Incident Response Analyst, Vulnerability Management Analyst, Security Engineer

• Detect and analyse indicators of malicious activity.
• Understand threat hunting and threat intelligence concepts.
• Use appropriate tools and methods to manage, prioritize and respond to attacks and vulnerabilities.
• Perform incident response processes.
• Understand reporting and communication concepts related to vulnerability management and incident response activities.

Module 1: UNDERSTANDING VULNERABILITY RESPONSE, HANDLING, AND MANAGEMENT

• Understanding Cybersecurity Leadership Concepts
• Exploring Control Types and Methods
• Explaining Patch Management Concepts

Module 2: EXPLORING THREAT INTELLIGENCE AND THREAT HUNTING CONCEPTS

• Exploring Threat Actor Concepts
• Identifying Active Threats
• Exploring Threat-Hunting Concepts

Module 3: EXPLAINING IMPORTANT SYSTEM AND NETWORK ARCHITECTURE CONCEPTS

• Reviewing System and Network Architecture Concepts
• Exploring Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Maintaining Operational Visibility

Module 4: UNDERSTANDING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT IN SECURITY OPERATIONS

• Exploring Leadership in Security Operations
• Understanding Technology for Security Operations

Module 5: IMPLEMENTING VULNERABILITY SCANNING METHODS

• Explaining Compliance Requirements
• Understanding Vulnerability Scanning Methods
• Exploring Special Considerations in Vulnerability Scanning

Module 6: PERFORMING VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS

• Understanding Vulnerability Scoring Concepts
• Exploring Vulnerability Context Considerations

Module 7: COMMUNICATING VULNERABILITY INFORMATION

• Explaining Effective Communication Concepts
• Understanding Vulnerability Reporting Outcomes and Action Plans

Module 8: EXPLAINING INCIDENT RESPONSE ACTIVITIES

• Exploring Incident Response Planning
• Performing Incident Response Activities

Module 9: DEMONSTRATING INCIDENT RESPONSE COMMUNICATION

• Understanding Incident Response Communication
• Analysing Incident Response Activities

Module 10: APPLYING TOOLS TO IDENTIFY MALICIOUS ACTIVITY

• Identifying Malicious Activity
• Explaining Attack Methodology Frameworks
• Explaining Techniques for Identifying Malicious Activity

Module 11: ANALYSING POTENTIALLY MALICIOUS ACTIVITY

• Exploring Network Attack Indicators
• Exploring Host Attack Indicators
• Exploring Vulnerability Assessment Tools

Module 12: UNDERSTANDING APPLICATION VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT

• Analysing Web Vulnerabilities
• Analysing Cloud Vulnerabilities

Module 13: EXPLORING SCRIPTING TOOLS AND ANALYSIS CONCEPTS

• Understanding Scripting Languages
• Identifying Malicious Activity Through Analysis

Module 14: UNDERSTANDING APPLICATION SECURITY AND ATTACK MITIGATION BEST PRACTICES

• Exploring Secure Software Development Practices
• Recommending Controls to Mitigate Successful Application Attacks
• Implementing Controls to Prevent Attacks