CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+(Exam CS0-003)

Course Specifications

Course Number: BIR84–041_rev1.0

Course Length: 5 days

Course Description

Welcome to CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CS0-003. This course provides the knowledge needed to analyze, monitor, and protect computer and network systems using a vendor-neutral format. It includes threat intelligence, active security, vulnerability management, network reconnaissance and monitoring, secure operations, and incident response. This course maps to the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam.

You can download an objective map for the course from http://www.30bird.com.

You will benefit most from this course if you intend to take a CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 exam.

This course assumes that you have some applied knowledge of computers, TCP/IP networks, and cybersecurity principles. Knowledge equivalent to the CompTIA Security+ certification is helpful but not necessary.

Course Content

Chapter 1: Understanding Threats

Module A: Threats and vulnerabilities
Module B: Attack strategies

Chapter 2: Proactive Security

Module A: Threat intelligence
Module B: Attack methodology
Module C: Active defenses

Chapter 3: Operational Security

Module A: Controls and procedures
Module B: Automation and process improvement

Chapter 4: Vulnerability Management

Module A: Vulnerability testing
Module B: Vulnerability management programs
Module C: Vulnerability remediation

Chapter 5: Security Testing Procedures

Module A: Vulnerability assessment tools
Module B: Analyzing scan results

Chapter 6: Secure Infrastructure

Module A: Infrastructure comparisons
Module B: Secure network infrastructure
Module C: Identity systems

Chapter 7: Secure Hosts and Data

Module A: Secure operating systems
Module B: Data protection

Chapter 8: Secure Software

Module A: Application exploits
Module B: Secure development
Module C: Software testing

Chapter 9: Threat Analysis

Module A: Threat detection techniques
Module B: Detection and analysis tools

Chapter 10: Incident Response

Module A: Incident response planning
Module B: Incident response procedures
Module C: Digital forensics