CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is a certification for cybersecurity professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention and response through continuous security monitoring.
The skills that today’s security analysts need to protect organizations are different than the skills they had just a few years ago. CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification has evolved to help organizations address, monitor and respond to threats and manage risk. Specifically, learners will gain skills in security operations, vulnerability management, incident response and management, and reporting and communication. CySA+-certified professionals are able to confidently lead incident detection, prevention and response in job roles like security analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst, incident response analyst, vulnerability
management analyst, security engineer and threat hunter.
This course is designed for experienced tech professionals who are looking to expand and validate their skill set.
Job roles that CySA+ maps to:
- Security Analyst
- Security Operations
- Center (SOC) Analyst
- Security Administrator
- Incident Response Analyst
- Vulnerability Management Analyst
- Security Engineer
Guides
CompTIA CySA+ is compliant with ISO/ANSI 17024 standards and maps to 10 DCWF work roles used by U.S. DoD Directive 8140.03M. View the approved work roles at CompTIA.org/blog/putting-8140-to work-upskilling-the-dod-workforce
- They fit around work and home life
- No exams or fees (dependent on course choice and eligibility)
- Available to start all year round
- Completed over a set number of weeks
- Online and offline study modes
- A wide range of courses to choose from
- Fully accredited and nationally recognised qualification
- Supported by a dedicated assessor (assessors are available for support depending on which course you choose)
Level 2 Online Courses
Our FREE* online and distance learning courses are flexible so they can fit around work and personal commitments. They take up to 12 weeks to complete and are nationally recognised Level 2 qualifications.
* Choose a course of your choice and use our postcode checker to see if you are eligible to study the course for free.Level 3 Online Courses
Our Level 3 online courses are ideal for those who want to start a career in a specific field. As part of the National Skills funding, this course is free to those aged 24 and over if you do not currently hold a level 3 qualification. Alternatively, you can pay in three equal monthly instalments, or you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by the Distance Learning Team.
You will be assigned an assessor who will contact you to discuss your programme, answer any questions you may have about the course, and arrange suitable dates for your learning to take place.
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Disclaimer
The information provided about this course was accurate at the time of publication. Course details may be subject to change, often as a result of external factors such as amendments to awarding body or examination board specifications. While every effort is made to ensure that the information on this website remains accurate and up to date, prospective students are advised to confirm course details with the Admissions Team prior to enrolment to ensure the course meets their requirements. The institution accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information presented.
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