CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
About the Course
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioural analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats through continuous security monitoring.
What Is a Cybersecurity Analyst?
A Cybersecurity Analyst detects cyber threats and then implements changes to protect an organisation in the following ways:
- Manages and configures tools to monitor activity on the network
- Analyses the reports from those tools to identify unusual behaviour on the network
- Proactively identifies network vulnerabilities through penetration testing, vulnerability scans and vulnerability assessment reports
- Plans and recommends changes to increase the security of the network
- Applies security patches to protect the network
The CompTIA CySA+ course applies behavioural analytics to networks to improve the overall state of security. This is managed by identifying and combating malware and advanced persistent threats, resulting in an enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface. The course will also validate an IT professional’s ability to proactively defend and continuously improve the security of an organisation.
Jobs that use CySA+ include:
- Threat intelligence Analyst
- Vulnerability Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Information Security Analyst or Administrator
- Security Administrator
Modules
- Threat and vulnerability management
- Software and systems security
- Security operations & monitoring
- Incidence response
- Compliance & assessment
Entry Requirements
The CySA+ qualification is intended to follow the CompTIA Security+ course. Applicants engaging at this level must have a minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
Equipment Needed
Other than a notepad all equipment required for training will be supplied.
Eligibility
This course is free only for residents within the following areas: Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley. For non-eligible areas, the cost is £761.
Next Steps
Upon successful completion of this course you can move onto higher education, IT and digital Apprenticeships.
In an increasingly digital world, cyber security is fast becoming a main concern for many organisations.
Our advanced course is designed for learners who are working or would like to work in a coding role in a range of industries. It is ideal for those who want to consolidate their existing knowledge and learn practical skills which can be used to assist in seeking employment in coding or to progress into further study or an apprenticeship.
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