CySA+ domain #3: Securing corporate environment
Introduction In an earlier CySA+ article, I mentioned that we would be delving into some of the subdomains of the four knowledge domains of the CySA+ certification exam. This article will detail one of...
View ArticleCySA+: Resources
Introduction Passing the CySA+ certification is no longer a difficult task if you prepare by using official and/or authentic study material. Official study material is guaranteed to meet CompTIA...
View ArticleCySA+ domain #8: Incident response process
Introduction CompTIA has identified a need in the market for cybersecurity professionals that want to certify their knowledge and earn a cybersecurity analyst qualification. The CySA+ certification is...
View ArticleCySA+: Studying for the exam
Introduction: The merits of being certified as a Cyber Security Analyst (CSA) Many organizations are placing a greater value on hiring employees who have IT security certifications, illustrating the...
View ArticleCySA+: Increasing the organization’s credibility
Introduction Hiring information security professionals with the right credentials is a priority for most all organizations these days. With all that can go wrong, from cyberattacks to insider threats,...
View ArticleCySA+: IA levels
Introduction: What is the DoD’s actual cyber-strategy? In order to execute the national cyber-strategy, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is striving to make its operatives more skilled with...
View ArticleCySA+ jobs outlook
Introduction In the cybersecurity field, certifications go a long way. Not only do they teach you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in various career pathways, but they also net you a higher...
View ArticleThe CySA+ Exam Information
Introduction 2018 saw many jaw-dropping cybersecurity and data breaches, with major international brands like Facebook and Marriott suffering data record losses into the millions — 87 million and up to...
View ArticleCySA+: Exam policies and appeal procedures
Introduction Conducting exams effectively, efficiently and in line with regulations is a daunting task. CompTIA, the vendor of the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification, is committed to...
View ArticleCySA+ requirements
Introduction Before applying for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam, a candidate must confirm whether they are eligible or likely to meet the right requirements. The...
View ArticleCySA+: Examination Process
Introduction Like other CompTIA certifications, the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) exam is provided by CompTIA’s global testing partner, Pearson VUE. Pearson VUE provides computer-based testing...
View ArticleCySA+: History
Introduction Sometimes the best way to understand something is to use the lens of history. By looking back, it’s possible to get a better idea of what why something was done or the environment in which...
View ArticleCySA+: Comparable certifications (SSCP, GSEC)
Introduction: A pathway for a career in the cyber-realm The field of IT is both wide and varied, with lots of career pathway options as CyberSeek shows. This sector, in particular, is plagued by a...
View ArticleCySA+: Hiring qualified professionals helps offset skill shortages
Introduction: The growing shortage of qualified CySA+ professionals Today, there are literally thousands of jobs going unfilled because of the lack of qualified cybersecurity candidates. With a high...
View ArticleCySA+ domain #11: Incident recovery and post-incident response process
Introduction Incident Recovery and Post-Incident Response Process is a subdomain that falls under the CySA+ certification objectives 3.0: Cyber Incident Response. But before diving deep into this...
View ArticleCySA+ domain #12: Frameworks, policies, controls and procedures
Introduction The policy of any organization is the set of best practices and guidelines that protect business, customers and employees. Most often, the policy is created and based on the best practice...
View ArticleCySA+: Current status
Introduction For the longest time, certifications focusing on high-quality, intermediate cybersecurity skills were hard to come by. Recent changes in the cyberattack landscape prompted the release of...
View ArticleCySA+: Maintaining employee skill level
Introduction: Why educate your employees with cybersecurity skills? When it comes to protecting digital assets, one of the most important resources a company has is a cyber-educated workforce....
View ArticleCySA+ domain #13: Security architecture review and compensating controls
Introduction Security architecture is the unified security design that stipulates how information security safeguards and controls are deployed in IT systems to ensure the confidentiality, integrity...
View ArticleCySA+ domain #15: Implementing security best practices in the software...
Introduction Insecure software: a never-ending saga that has increased concerns and business risks for organizations, especially in such critical industries as e-banking and e-commerce. As a result,...
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