Cybersecurity Analyst+

Learn how to analyze, monitor, and protect critical infrastructures using threat-detection and threat-analysis tools.

Course Outline

Learn about the duties of cybersecurity analysts who are responsible for monitoring and detecting security incidents in information systems and networks and for executing a proper response to such incidents. Depending on the size of the organization, this individual may act alone or may be a member of a cybersecurity incident response team (CSIRT). Gain the tools and tactics to manage cybersecurity risks, identify various types of common threats, evaluate an organization's security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and handle incidents as they occur. This is a comprehensive approach to security aimed toward those on the front lines of defense.

This course is designed to assist students in preparing for the CompTIA® Cybersecurity Analyst+ (Exam CS0-001) certification exam.

In addition, this course can help students who are looking to fulfill DoD directive 8570.01 for information assurance (IA) training. This program is designed for personnel performing IA functions, establishing IA policies, and implementing security measures and procedures for the Department of Defense and affiliated information systems and networks.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Assess and respond to security threats and operate a systems and network security analysis platform.
You will:
  • Assess information security risk in computing and network environments.
  • Analyze reconnaissance threats to computing and network environments.
  • Analyze attacks on computing and network environments.
  • Analyze post-attack techniques on computing and network environments.
  • Implement a vulnerability management program.
  • Collect cybersecurity intelligence.
  • Analyze data collected from security and event logs.
  • Perform active analysis on assets and networks.
  • Respond to cybersecurity incidents.
  • Investigate cybersecurity incidents.
  • Address security issues with the organization's technology architecture.

OUTLINE
Lesson 1: Assessing Information Security Risk 
Topic A: Identify the Importance of Risk Management 
Topic B: Assess Risk 
Topic C: Mitigate Risk 
Topic D: Integrate Documentation into Risk Management

Lesson 2: Analyzing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments 
Topic A: Assess the Impact of Reconnaissance Incidents 
Topic B: Assess the Impact of Social Engineering

Lesson 3: Analyzing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments 
Topic A: Assess the Impact of System Hacking Attacks 
Topic B: Assess the Impact of Web-Based Attacks 
Topic C: Assess the Impact of Malware 
Topic D: Assess the Impact of Hijacking and Impersonation Attacks 
Topic E: Assess the Impact of DoS Incidents 
Topic F: Assess the Impact of Threats to Mobile Security 
Topic G: Assess the Impact of Threats to Cloud Security

Lesson 4: Analyzing Post-Attack Techniques 
Topic A: Assess Command and Control Techniques 
Topic B: Assess Persistence Techniques 
Topic C: Assess Lateral Movement and Pivoting Techniques 
Topic D: Assess Data Exfiltration Techniques 
Topic E: Assess Anti-Forensics Techniques

Lesson 5: Managing Vulnerabilities in the Organization 
Topic A: Implement a Vulnerability Management Plan 
Topic B: Assess Common Vulnerabilities 
Topic C: Conduct Vulnerability Scans 
Topic D: Conduct Penetration Tests on Network Assets

Lesson 6: Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence 
Topic A: Deploy a Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform 
Topic B: Collect Data from Network-Based Intelligence Sources 
Topic C: Collect Data from Host-Based Intelligence Sources

Lesson 7: Analyzing Log Data 
Topic A: Use Common Tools to Analyze Logs 
Topic B: Use SIEM Tools for Analysis

Lesson 8: Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis 
Topic A: Analyze Incidents with Windows-Based Tools 
Topic B: Analyze Incidents with Linux-Based Tools 
Topic C: Analyze Malware 
Topic D: Analyze Indicators of Compromise

Lesson 9: Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents 
Topic A: Deploy an Incident Handling and Response Architecture 
Topic B: Mitigate Incidents 
Topic C: Prepare for Forensic Investigation as a CSIRT 
Lesson 10: Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents 
Topic A: Apply a Forensic Investigation Plan 
Topic B: Securely Collect and Analyze Electronic Evidence 
Topic C: Follow Up on the Results of an Investigation

Lesson 11: Addressing Security Architecture Issues 
Topic A: Remediate Identity and Access Management Issues 
Topic B: Implement Security During the SDLC

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA® Cybersecurity Analyst+ (Exam CS0-001) 
Appendix B: Security Resources

Training Location

Online Classroom
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