Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

The CompTIA CySA+ course is an intermediate-level course that covers he duties of those 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). This course introduces tools and tactics to manage cybersecurity risks, identify various types of common threats, evaluate the organization's security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and handle incidents as they occur. Ultimately the course promotes a comprehensive approach to security aimed toward those on the front lines of defense. The CySA+ course focuses on the knowledge, ability, and skills necessary to provide for the defense of those information systems in a cybersecurity context, including protection, detection, analysis, investigation, and response processes. Students will be prepared to attempt the CompTIA CySA+ examination which is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats.