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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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Globally recognized certification

Validate your skills in core security functions that are essential for IT security roles.

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

With the support of AI-powered career services and expert mentors, you’ll be better prepared to land your first job in tech.

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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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5 star rating
TechSkills: IT Systems & Career Prep (ACI V1)
3/6/2026

I'm not entering the job market right away, but I can easily see the benefit of this week and the guidance from Dr. Dreighton for those who are looking for employment. I defintely have some take aways that will help me once I am ready for that step.

5 star rating
TechSkills: IT Systems & Career Prep (ACI V1)
3/6/2026

The practice questions, practice exams, and exams do not reflect the rigor of the questions present in the actual CompTIA exam; the topics are covered, but not to the extent of the CompTIA questions. We were not made aware, going into the ACI program, of the true state of the current job market in relation to IT, which felt like a bait and switch, considering the course intro stated that "all companies are IT companies," but neglected to say that companies are wanting years of technical IT experience for entry level roles and that people with degrees and certs in the IT realm are being rejected en masse due to their lack of working IT experience

5 star rating
TechSkills: IT Systems & Career Prep (ACI V1)
3/6/2026

In regards to the Network+ section, it felt as though there was a lack of hands on to supplement learning. Having the class set up a small network would be helpful to show in tangible sense how the content we learn translate to real life.