CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) Cert Guide

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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Expert technology instructor and certification author Troy McMillan shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The book presents you with an organized test-preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

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Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this CompTIA authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

The CompTIA authorized study guide helps you master all the topics on the CSA+ exam, including

• Applying environmental reconnaissance
• Analyzing results of network reconnaissance
• Implementing responses and countermeasures
• Implementing vulnerability management processes
• Analyzing scan output and identifying common vulnerabilities
• Identifying incident impact and assembling a forensic toolkit
• Utilizing effective incident response processes
• Performing incident recovery and post-incident response
• Establishing frameworks, policies, controls, and procedures
• Remediating identity- and access-related security issues
• Architecting security and implementing compensating controls
• Implementing application security best practices
• Using cybersecurity tools and technologies

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Applying Environmental Reconnaissance Techniques
Chapter 2. Analyzing the Results of Network Reconnaissance
Chapter 3. Recommending and Implementing the Appropriate Response and Countermeasure
Chapter 4. Practices Used to Secure a Corporate Environment
Chapter 5. Implementing an Information Security Vulnerability Management Process
Chapter 6. Analyzing Scan Output and Identifying Common Vulnerabilities
Chapter 7. Identifying Incident Impact and Assembling a Forensic Toolkit
Chapter 8. The Incident Response Process
Chapter 9. Incident Recovery and Post-Incident Response
Chapter 10. Frameworks, Policies, Controls, and Procedures
Chapter 11. Remediating Security Issues Related to Identity and Access Management
Chapter 12. Security Architecture and Implementing Compensating Controls
Chapter 13. Application Security Best Practices
Chapter 14. Using Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies
Chapter 15. Final Preparation