NDG CySA+

Practice behavioral analytics, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response. Aligned with CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) exam objectives.

Cybersecurity NDG

About this course

The NDG CySA+ labs give you practice in behavioral analytics techniques for identifying vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization. You'll work with threat-detection tools, analyze malware behavior, and practice securing applications and systems.

Labs map to the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) certification exam objectives.

What you'll learn

01 Perform continuous security monitoring using SIEM and threat intelligence feeds
02 Analyze vulnerability scan results and prioritize remediation actions
03 Implement threat hunting techniques to detect advanced persistent threats
04 Manage incident response processes from detection through recovery
05 Configure security tools for behavioral analysis and anomaly detection

Course outline

Labs

22 items

Lab 01: Network Enumeration

Lab 02: Web Application Scanning

Lab 03: Windows CLI Tools

Lab 04: Linux Command Line Tools

Lab 05: Vulnerability Scanning

Lab 06: Packet Analysis

Lab 07: Host Hardening

Lab 08: Understanding ACL's and Host-Based Firewalls

Lab 09: Working with Log Data

Lab 10: Memory Forensic Analysis

Lab 11: Digital Forensic Analysis

Lab 12: Extracting Data from a Compromised Machine

Lab 13: Password Cracking

Lab 14: Packet Crafting

Lab 15: Log Analysis with Bash Scripting

Lab 16: Configuring a Firewall

Lab 17: Incident Response Procedures

Lab 18: Securing Data Using Encryption Software

Lab 19: Creating Rules and Testing Snort IDS

Lab 20: Network Intrusion Detection with OSSIM

Lab 21: Host Intrusion Detection with OSSIM

No Lab: Launch Cyber Range

What's in this course

Lab Exercises

Prerequisites

  • Completion of CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security knowledge
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools and log analysis
  • Basic understanding of vulnerability scanning and threat intelligence

Best for

  • Security analysts developing threat detection and vulnerability management skills
  • Professionals preparing for the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) certification
  • IT staff working in SOC environments or incident response roles
  • Learners who completed Security+ and want to advance their security career

Certification

Resources & support

NDG Online provides technical support specifically related to the functionality of the lab environment only. Any questions or concerns regarding the learning material or lab content must be directed to your instructor. Self-paced learners who find they require additional support are encouraged to seek out a course at a local academic institution.

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Common questions

Does this course prepare me for the CySA+ exam?

The course aligns with the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) exam objectives, with labs covering security monitoring, vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response.

Do I need Security+ first?

CySA+ builds on Security+-level knowledge. Completing Security+ or having equivalent experience with security tools and log analysis is recommended before starting.

How long do I have access?

Your purchase includes 3 months of access to the course content and labs.