CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) Certification Guide (eBook)
742 Seiten
Packt Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-83546-138-9 (ISBN)
The CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) Certification Guide is your complete resource for passing the latest CySA+ exam and developing real-world cybersecurity skills. Covering all four exam domains-security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and reporting and communication-this guide provides clear explanations, hands-on examples, and practical guidance drawn from real-world scenarios.
You'll learn how to identify and analyze signs of malicious activity, apply threat hunting and intelligence concepts, and leverage tools to manage, assess, and respond to vulnerabilities and attacks. The book walks you through the incident response lifecycle and shows you how to report and communicate findings during both proactive and reactive cybersecurity efforts.
To solidify your understanding, each chapter includes review questions and interactive exercises. You'll also get access to over 250 flashcards and two full-length practice exams that mirror the real test-helping you gauge your readiness and boost your confidence.
Whether you're starting your career in cybersecurity or advancing from an entry-level role, this guide equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to pass the CS0-003 exam and thrive as a cybersecurity analyst.
Master security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and reporting and communication with this exhaustive guide-complete with end-of-chapter questions, exam tips, 2 full-length mock exams, and 250+ flashcards. Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources, including mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and a free eBook PDF.Key FeaturesBecome proficient in all CS0-003 exam objectives with the help of real-world examplesLearn to perform key cybersecurity analyst tasks, including essential security operations and vulnerability managementAssess your exam readiness with end-of-chapter exam-style questions and two full-length practice testsBook DescriptionThe CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) Certification Guide is your complete resource for passing the latest CySA+ exam and developing real-world cybersecurity skills. Covering all four exam domains security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and reporting and communication this guide provides clear explanations, hands-on examples, and practical guidance drawn from real-world scenarios. You ll learn how to identify and analyze signs of malicious activity, apply threat hunting and intelligence concepts, and leverage tools to manage, assess, and respond to vulnerabilities and attacks. The book walks you through the incident response lifecycle and shows you how to report and communicate findings during both proactive and reactive cybersecurity efforts. To solidify your understanding, each chapter includes review questions and interactive exercises. You ll also get access to over 250 flashcards and two full-length practice exams that mirror the real test helping you gauge your readiness and boost your confidence. Whether you're starting your career in cybersecurity or advancing from an entry-level role, this guide equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to pass the CS0-003 exam and thrive as a cybersecurity analyst.What you will learnAnalyze and respond to security incidents effectivelyManage vulnerabilities and identify threats using practical toolsPerform key cybersecurity analyst tasks with confidenceCommunicate and report security findings clearlyApply threat intelligence and threat hunting conceptsReinforce your learning by solving two practice exams modeled on the real certification testWho this book is forThis book is for IT security analysts, vulnerability analysts, threat intelligence professionals, and anyone looking to deepen their expertise in cybersecurity analysis. To get the most out of this book and effectively prepare for your exam, you should have earned the CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certifications or possess equivalent knowledge.]]>
Table of Contents
Preface
1
IAM, Logging, and Security Architecture
Making the Most of This Book – Your Certification and Beyond
Infrastructure
Virtualization
Containerization
Serverless Computing
Activity 1.1: Set Up Your Virtual Environment
Part 1: Download VirtualBox
Part 2: Download VMs
Part 3: Set Up Your Downloaded VMs
Set Up Your Kali Linux VM
Set Up Metasploitable
Test Your VMs
Operating System
Hardware Architecture
Windows Registry
Activity 1.2: Explore Windows Registry
File Structure
Windows
Linux
Configuration File Locations
Windows
Linux
System Processes
Windows
Linux
System Hardening
Activity 1.3: CIS Benchmark and STIG Review
Logging and Log Ingestion
Time Synchronization
Logging Levels
Extra Logging Insights
Network Architecture
On-premises
Cloud Computing
Hybrid Model
Other Cloud Models
Network Segmentation
Zero Trust
SASE
SDN
IAM
MFA
Single Sign-On
Federation
Federated Identity System Design
Federated Identity System Technologies
Privileged Access Management
Passwordless Authentication
CASB
Encryption and Data Protection
Public Key Infrastructure
Secure Sockets Layer
Data Loss Prevention
Personally Identifiable Information
CHD
Summary
Exam Topics Highlights
Exam Readiness Drill – Chapter Review Questions
HOW TO GET STARTED
2
Attack Frameworks
Cyber Kill Chain
Use Case Example for Cyber Kill Chain Mapping
Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
Use Case Example for a Diamond Event
Diamond Model Mapping to Cyber Kill Chain
Use Case Example for Diamond Event to Cyber Kill Chain Mapping
MITRE ATT&CK
Use Case Example for MITRE ATT&CK Framework Usage
Activity 2.1: MITRE ATT&CK Analysis
Solution
Unified Kill Chain
OSS TMM
OWASP Testing Guide
Activity 2.2: OWASP Testing Guide Scenario
Task 1: GitHub Desktop Installation
Task 2: Java JDK Installation
Task 3: Main Activity
Solution
Main Activity: Screen 2
Main Activity: Screen 3
Solution Summary of Documented Findings
Future
Summary
Exam Topic Highlights
Exam Readiness Drill – Chapter Review Questions
HOW TO GET STARTED
3
Incident Response Preparation and Detection
IR Foundations
IR Team
Incident Elements
Attack Vectors
Severity
Impact
Recoverability
Data Types
Notification and Reporting
Activity 3.1: Evaluating Impact and Severity
Solution
Preparation
IR Documents
IR Policy
IRP
Procedure
Playbook
Tabletop Exercises and Training
BC and DR Plans
Detection and Analysis
Detection
Analysis
Evidence Acquisition
Legal Hold
Preservation
Chain of Custody
Data Integrity Validation
Tools
Future
Summary
Exam Topic Highlights
Exam Readiness Drill – Chapter Review Questions
HOW TO GET STARTED
4
Incident Response – Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Post-Incident Activities
Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
Containment
Use Case Example
Eradication
Use Case Example
Recovery
Use Case Example
Post-Incident Activity
Forensic Analysis
Approach
Forensic Tool Sets
Endpoint Forensics
Network Forensics
Cloud, Virtual, and Container Forensics
Modern Challenges in Forensic Analysis
Use Case Example
Root Cause Analysis
Use Case Example
Lessons Learned
Use Case Example
Activity 4.1: Mapping the Phases of IR – A Hands-On Matching Activity
Solution
Activity 4.2: Planning Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
Solution
How would you plan containment for this incident?
How would you plan eradication for this incident?
How would you plan recovery from this incident?
Summary
Exam Topic Highlights
Exam Readiness Drill – Chapter Review Questions
HOW TO GET STARTED
5
Efficiency in Security Operations
Standardize Processes
Automation and Orchestration Use Case Example
Streamline Operations
SOAR
SOAR Use Case Example
Orchestrating Threat Intelligence Data
Technology and Tool Integration
API/REST
Use Case Example
Webhooks
Use Case Example
JWT
Use Case Example
Plugins
Use Case Example
SOAP
Use Case Example
Single Pane of Glass
Activity 5.1: Case Study – Automated Incident Response Workflow
Solution
Summary
Exam Topic Highlights
Exam Readiness Drill – Chapter Review Questions
HOW TO GET STARTED
6
Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting
Threat Intelligence
Threat Intelligence Lifecycle
Planning and Direction
Collection
Processing
Analysis and Production
Dissemination and Feedback
Use Case Example
Confidence Levels
Collection Methods and Sources
Open Source
Threat Feeds
Closed Source
Threat Intelligence Sharing
Threat Actors
Advanced Persistent Threats
Other Threat Actor Types
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
Supply Chain Risks
Case Study: Target’s Management of Supply Chain Risks
Cyberpsychology
Threat Hunting
Case Study: Threat Hunting for Ransomware Detection
Tools and Techniques
Cyber Deception and Active Defense for Threat Detection
Focus Areas
Indicators of Compromise
Activity 6.1: Yeti: Threat Intelligence Platform
Install WSL for Windows
Install Docker for Windows
Install and set up Yeti
Explore Yeti
Activity 6.2: AlienVault OTX Threat Feed
Solution
Bulletin 1 – An Android RAT targets Telegram Users
Bulletin 2 – Sakula Malware Family
Bulletin 3 – Linux Trojan – Xorddos with Filename eyshcjdmzg
Summary
Exam Topic Highlights
Exam Readiness Drill – Chapter Review Questions
HOW TO GET STARTED
7
Indicators of Malicious Activity
Network IOCs
NetFlow and SNMP
Bandwidth Consumption
Unusual Traffic Spikes
Beaconing
Irregular Peer-to-Peer Communication
Scans and Sweeps
Activity on Unexpected Ports
Rogue Devices on the...
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.4.2025 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Netzwerke ► Sicherheit / Firewall |
| Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Zertifizierung | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83546-138-7 / 1835461387 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83546-138-9 / 9781835461389 |
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