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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA )

Prepare for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification. Learn threat intelligence, vulnerability scanning, and so much more.

(CS0-002.AE2) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-732-3
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Enroll in our CySA+ CS0-002 course to build real-world cybersecurity skills that hold up under pressure. Get fully prepared to take on the CySA+ certification exam with confidence.

In this course, you'll explore threat intelligence, vulnerability scanning, incident response, and forensic analysis, then learn how to apply those skills like a real analyst. You’ll understand how to secure endpoints, manage identity access, and protect both cloud and network environments with purpose.

From breaking down today's cyber threats to running hands-on simulations, you'll gain practical experience with real-world scenarios. This course doesn't just help you pass the exam. It helps you show up ready for the job.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Threat Intelligence Analysis: Learn how to collect, evaluate, and apply threat data to proactively identify and respond to cyber threats.
  • Vulnerability Management: Master the process of scanning, assessing, prioritizing, and remediating system vulnerabilities across networks and endpoints.
  • Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Develop the skills to monitor security events, detect anomalies, and respond effectively to incidents using structured frameworks.
  • Digital Forensics Fundamentals: Gain hands-on experience in conducting forensic investigations on networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
  • Cloud and Infrastructure Defense: Understand how to secure cloud-based systems and apply defense-in-depth strategies to protect IT infrastructure.
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Learn how to implement IAM policies, secure user access, and manage authentication systems to reduce risk exposure.

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1

Introduction

  • What Does This Course Cover?
  • Objectives Map for CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Exam CS0-002
2

Today’s Cybersecurity Analyst

  • Cybersecurity Objectives
  • Privacy vs. Security
  • Evaluating Security Risks
  • Building a Secure Network
  • Secure Endpoint Management
  • Penetration Testing
  • Reverse Engineering
  • The Future of Cybersecurity Analytics
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
3

Using Threat Intelligence

  • Threat Data and Intelligence
  • Threat Classification
  • Attack Frameworks
  • Applying Threat Intelligence Organizationwide
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
4

Reconnaissance and Intelligence Gathering

  • Mapping and Enumeration
  • Passive Footprinting
  • Gathering Organizational Intelligence
  • Detecting, Preventing, and Responding to Reconnaissance
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
5

Designing a Vulnerability Management Program

  • Identifying Vulnerability Management Requirements
  • Configuring and Executing Vulnerability Scans
  • Developing a Remediation Workflow
  • Overcoming Risks of Vulnerability Scanning
  • Vulnerability Scanning Tools
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
6

Analyzing Vulnerability Scans

  • Reviewing and Interpreting Scan Reports
  • Validating Scan Results
  • Common Vulnerabilities
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
7

Cloud Security

  • Understanding Cloud Environments
  • Operating in the Cloud
  • Cloud Infrastructure Security
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
8

Infrastructure Security and Controls

  • Understanding Defense-in-Depth
  • Improving Security by Improving Controls
  • Analyzing Security Architecture
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
9

Identity and Access Management Security

  • Understanding Identity
  • Threats to Identity and Access
  • Identity as a Security Layer
  • Federation and Single Sign-On
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
10

Software and Hardware Development Security

  • Software Assurance Best Practices
  • Designing and Coding for Security
  • Software Security Testing
  • Hardware Assurance Best Practices
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
11

Security Operations and Monitoring

  • Security Monitoring
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
12

Building an Incident Response Program

  • Security Incidents
  • Phases of Incident Response
  • Building the Foundation for Incident Response
  • Creating an Incident Response Team
  • Coordination and Information Sharing
  • Classifying Incidents
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
13

Analyzing Indicators of Compromise

  • Analyzing Network Events
  • Investigating Host-Related Issues
  • Investigating Service and Application-Related Issues
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
14

Performing Forensic Analysis and Techniques

  • Building a Forensics Capability
  • Understanding Forensic Software
  • Conducting Endpoint Forensics
  • Network Forensics
  • Cloud, Virtual, and Container Forensics
  • Conducting a Forensic Investigation
  • Forensic Investigation: An Example
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
15

Containment, Eradication, and Recovery

  • Containing the Damage
  • Incident Eradication and Recovery
  • Wrapping Up the Response
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
16

Risk Management

  • Analyzing Risk
  • Managing Risk
  • Security Controls
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
17

Policy and Compliance

  • Understanding Policy Documents
  • Complying with Laws and Regulations
  • Adopting a Standard Framework
  • Implementing Policy-Based Controls
  • Security Control Verification and Quality Control
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

1

Today’s Cybersecurity Analyst

  • Setting up a Honeypot on Kali Linux
  • Using the iptables Command to Create a Personal Firewall in Linux
2

Reconnaissance and Intelligence Gathering

  • Using the hping Program
  • Scanning the Local Network
  • Performing Reconnaissance on a Network
  • Identifying Search Options in Metasploit
  • Making Syslog Entries Readable
  • Using nslookup for Passive Reconnaissance
3

Designing a Vulnerability Management Program

  • Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
  • Using OWASP ZAP
  • Inspecting the Vulnerability in the Echo Server's Source Code
  • Performing Session Hijacking Using Burp Suite
  • Using Nikto
  • Performing Vulnerability Scanning Using OpenVAS
4

Analyzing Vulnerability Scans

  • Attacking a Website Using XSS Injection
  • Exploiting a Website Using SQL Injection
  • Performing a MITM Attack
  • Detecting Rootkits
5

Software and Hardware Development Security

  • Encrypting and Decrypting Messages Using Kleopatra
  • Encrypting and Decrypting a File Using AES Crypt
6

Security Operations and Monitoring

  • Downloading and Installing Wireshark
7

Analyzing Indicators of Compromise

  • Configuring Snort
  • Simulating the DDoS Attack
  • Confirming the Spoofing Attack in Wireshark
  • Capturing a Packet Using Wireshark
  • Performing a Memory-Based Attack
  • Examining Audited Events
  • Enabling Logging for Audited Objects
8

Performing Forensic Analysis and Techniques

  • Using the MD5 Hash Algorithm
  • Using Apktool to Decode and Analyze the apk file

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CySA+ CS0-002 is a great step for anyone looking to level up in cybersecurity. It proves you can spot threats, analyze data, and respond to incidents in real-world environments. Employers recognize it, and it's often a requirement for roles in SOC teams or threat hunting. Plus, it bridges the gap between entry-level certs like Security+ and more advanced ones like CASP+.

The study guide is a great foundation, but it shouldn’t be your only resource. To fully prepare for the exam:

  • Use hands-on labs or virtual machines to practice real-world tasks
  • Take gamified practice exams to test your readiness
  • Watch training videos for visual explanations of complex topics
  • Follow up with knowledge checks or flashcards

People who combine resources tend to do better, especially when it comes to the performance-based questions.

Honestly, it’s tough. The exam doesn’t just test definitions or concepts. It gives you scenarios where you have to think like an analyst. Without good prep, it’s easy to feel lost, especially with logs, scripts, or forensic data. That’s why a structured prep plan makes a huge difference.

It depends on your background:

  • If you're already working in IT or security, 3–4 weeks of focused study might be enough
  • If you’re newer to cybersecurity, plan for 6–8 weeks with consistent effort
  • Bootcamps can get you exam-ready in 5–7 days, but they require full-time focus
  • On average, learners spend 30–50 hours in total prepping

CySA+ CS0-002 is a well-established and proven version of the exam that covers everything you need to step into a cybersecurity analyst role. It focuses on practical skills like threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management, which are at the heart of day-to-day analyst work. While CS0-003 brings in some newer topics, CS0-002 keeps the content focused and structured with five clearly defined domains. If you're looking for a trusted, employer-approved certification, CS0-002 is still a smart and reliable path.

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