CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+)

The CySA+ 003 course provides an ideal entry point towards a Cyber Security career. As part of the CompTIA Cyber Security Pathway of stackable certifications, those who complete the CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ are classed as ‘Cyber Security Analytics Professionals’, and the qualification is recognised globally.

• Training is delivered over 5 full days giving maximum training time

• Training includes:
  
  • Certmaster Learn - Lessons, images and videos covering all course content. 120 Practice questions with feedback, flashcards and a personalised dashboard to track your progress. Certmaster Learn also provides a 90 question final assessment.
  • Access to CompTIA  virtual labs for one year. Virtual labs provides you with essential hands-on skills to enhance your understanding of the subject area, and ensure you are prepared for the exam and to use the knowledge gained in the workplace. 

       
Optional exam vouchers may be purchased from CTP at a discounted rate, and the 
exam must be completed within one year. You may purchase the voucher during the course or after you have attended the training. 

“I found the course structure very self flowing and easy to understand, the labs were extremely useful in the teaching method the tutor used, a very excellent experience for me, thank you.”
- Course Attendee

This is an ideal course for those with a keen interest in IT and a solid practical knowledge of networking and security, who are seeking a future role within the ever expanding area of Cyber Security. This course is not suitable for new entrants without a foundation knowledge of networking and security.

The CySA+ course has been developed by CompTIA, based on content and feedback from Industry and leading IT Security Experts. This certification applies behavioural analytics  to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat Cyber security threats.

Attendees will learn to:

• Perform data analysis and interpret results to identify any vulnerabilities, threats or risks to an organisation
• Configure and use threat detection tools
• Secure and protect applications and systems within an organisation

This is a hands on practical instructor led training course with access to CompTIA Certmaster Learn & Labs  to give attendees the practical skills and knowledge to detect threats and secure systems in the workplace.

This 5 day classroom based course is very much a 'hands on' approach focussing on IT Security Analytics, and will cover the following:

Threat Management 
Learn to apply environmental research techniques using appropriate tools, analysing results and implementing a recommended response

Vulnerability Management 
Implement a vulnerability process and analyse results of the scan 

Security Architecture & Tool Sets
Use of data to recommend remediation of security issues related to identity and access management.
use application security best practices to recommend an implementation strategy while participating in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Cyber-Incident Response 
With the use of data, distinguish the threat and determine the incident impact
Prepare a toolkit with appropriate forensics tools, a communication strategy and best practices as a response. 

Full details and exam objectives are attached below.

Attendees will complete the 5 day course within our modern IT suites with dual screens at the Resettlement Training Centre Aldershot, with attendees gaining hands on experience throughout the course.

For those courses delivered fully online by Virtual Classroom, it is recommended that attendees have access to 2 screens to complete training. 

• Training includes:
  
  • Certmaster Learn - Lessons, images and videos covering all course content. 120 Practice questions with feedback, flashcards and a personalised dashboard to track your progress. Certmaster Learn also provides a 90 question final assessment.
  • Access to CompTIA  virtual labs for one year. Virtual labs provides you with essential hands-on skills to enhance your understanding of the subject area, and ensure you are prepared for the exam and to use the knowledge gained in the workplace. 

Exam format 
CySA+ 003 exam
Duration: 165 minutes 
Questions:Up to 85 - Both multiple choice and performance based questions
Pass mark: 750 ( on a score of 100 - 900)

• IT Security Analyst
• Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
• Vulnerability Analyst
• Cybersecurity Specialist
• Threat Intelligence Analyst
• Security Engineer