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CompTIA CySA+
Certification Prep Course

This course and the certification it prepares you for — CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) or CSO 003 (released in June 2023) — proves to employers you have the skills required for high-level cybersecurity. You will learn security operations, vulnerability management, incident response and management and reporting and communications.
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Validate your skills in core security functions that are essential for IT security roles.

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Job Outlook

This training as part of one of our programs can qualify you for possible rules:

  • Network security specialist
  • Network security operations
  • Network security analyst
  • Application security analyst
  • Threat hunter
  • Threat intelligence analyst
  • Security operations center analyst
  • Security architect
  • Cybersecurity engineer

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Course details

targeted certification

CompTIA CySA+ CSO-003

Course Duration

40 hours over 2 weeks

prerequisites

Security knowledge

A fundamental understanding of computer and security concepts is essential. Basic Windows user skills are required.

Recommended background

Completion of Security+ and PenTest+ courses is advised.

Equivalent knowledge accepted

2–4 years of hands-on information security or related experience is also acceptable.

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Course overview for CompTIA CySA+ CSO-003

Objectives

Equip yourself with skills for proactive threat management, covering vulnerability assessment, threat hunting, and incident response.

Modules

Security Architecture
Building secure infrastructures.
Threat Hunting
Cyber threat intelligence processes.
Incident Response
Handling incidents and managing risk.
Attacks, Mitigation, and Risk
Vulnerability mitigation concepts, risk analysis.
Reporting
Vulnerability communication and KPI management.

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TechSkills: IT Systems & Career Prep (ACI V1)
2/21/2026

I enjoyed the course, but I think it would be better placed towards the end of the curriculum. Approximately the third week prior to completion of the overall course.

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TechSkills: IT Systems & Career Prep (ACI V1)
2/21/2026

As much money that is being made from all the students maybe adding snack to the common area for the night class.

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