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CompTIA CySA+(CSO-004)

Name: CompTIA CySA+(CSO-004)
Price: 2450.00 USD
Availability: InStock

This five-day instructor-led course prepares cybersecurity professionals to detect, analyze, and respond to threats while supporting Security Operations Center (SOC) functions.

Duration · 5 daysVirtual + In-PersonInstructor-Led

$2,450

Course Description

This five-day instructor-led course prepares cybersecurity professionals to detect, analyze, and respond to threats while supporting Security Operations Center (SOC) functions. Students gain practical experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, threat intelligence, and security reporting aligned to the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-004) exam objectives. The course emphasizes hands-on analysis, real-world scenarios, and performance-based skills required for today's cybersecurity analyst roles. The CS0-004 exam focuses on Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response & Management, and Reporting & Communication.

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Audience Profile

This course is intended for:

Security Analysts
SOC Analysts (Tier I and Tier II)
Incident Responders
Vulnerability Analysts
Security Operations Personnel
IT Professionals transitioning into cybersecurity

Prerequisites

Before enrolling, you should have:

CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent knowledge
Networking and operating system fundamentals
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts
Recommended 3–4 years of hands-on IT or security experience

— What You'll Learn —

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

1Analyze security events and indicators of compromise.
2Conduct vulnerability assessments and prioritize remediation efforts.
3Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
4Utilize threat intelligence and threat hunting methodologies.
5Produce professional security reports and dashboards.
6Support SOC operations using industry-standard tools and processes.

— Day-by-Day —

Course Outline

Day 1: Security Operations Fundamentals

Module 1

Cybersecurity Operations Overview

CySA+ certification objectives and exam structure
Security analyst roles and responsibilities
Security operations centers (SOCs)
Security frameworks and governance

Module 2

Security Architecture Concepts

Enterprise security architecture
Network and cloud architectures
Hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Virtualization and container technologies
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Module 3

Logging and Monitoring

Log collection and aggregation
Log integrity and retention
SIEM fundamentals
Security monitoring strategies
Event correlation techniques

Day 2: Threat Detection and Security Operations

Module 4

Indicators of Malicious Activity

Host-based indicators
Network-based indicators
Application and cloud indicators
Identity-related anomalies
Business email compromise (BEC)
Insider threats

Module 5

Security Analysis Tools

Wireshark packet analysis
IDS/IPS technologies
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
Threat intelligence platforms
Open-source intelligence (OSINT)

Module 6

Threat Intelligence and Hunting

Threat actor profiles
MITRE ATT&CK framework
Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
Threat hunting methodologies
Intelligence collection and analysis

Day 3: Vulnerability Management

Module 7

Vulnerability Assessment Planning

Asset identification and inventory
Vulnerability management lifecycle
Internal and external assessments
Credentialed and non-credentialed scanning
Active and passive scanning methods

Module 8

Vulnerability Analysis

Vulnerability prioritization
Risk scoring and CVSS
False positive identification
Threat exposure analysis
Compliance and baseline assessments

Module 9

Remediation and Mitigation

Patch management processes
Configuration management
Compensating controls
Change management considerations
Validation and verification testing

Day 4: Incident Response and Management

Module 10

Incident Response Frameworks

Cyber Kill Chain
MITRE ATT&CK
Diamond Model
Incident response methodologies

Module 11

Incident Handling Process

Preparation
Detection and analysis
Containment strategies
Eradication techniques
Recovery procedures
Post-incident activities

Module 12

Digital Forensics Fundamentals

Evidence collection
Chain of custody
Artifact analysis
Root cause analysis
Lessons learned processes

Day 5: Reporting, Communication, and Exam Preparation

Module 13

Security Reporting

Executive reporting
Technical reporting
Vulnerability reporting
Incident reporting
Compliance reporting
Security dashboards and metrics

Module 14

Communication and Stakeholder Management

Escalation procedures
Stakeholder communications
Security awareness messaging
Risk communication techniques

Module 15

Security Operations Automation

SOAR fundamentals
Workflow automation
API integrations
AI-assisted security operations
Process improvement strategies

Module 16

CySA+ Exam Preparation

CS0-004 exam domains review
Performance-based question strategies
Practice assessments
Test-taking techniques
Certification preparation roadmap

— Additional Details —

What else is included

Hands-On Activities Included

Security architecture review
SIEM log analysis
Log collection and event monitoring exercises
Packet capture analysis
Threat hunting exercises
Threat intelligence investigations
Security event analysis
Vulnerability scanning
Risk assessment exercises
Vulnerability prioritization workshops
Remediation planning activities
Incident response scenarios
Malware investigation
Evidence collection exercises
Root cause analysis workshop

Note: Course outlines are provided as a general guide. Content, pacing, labs, and instructional emphasis may vary based on instructor expertise, student experience levels, and customer-specific learning objectives.

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