Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+

IBM via Coursera

Go to Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/cybersecurity-assessment-comptia-security-cysa

Introduction

Get CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA+ exam-ready with study tips and rigorous exam-day preparation techniques

Validate your exam readiness with practice tests and timed mock exams

Ensure you’re familiar with the domains covered in each exam and how they are marked

Understand the certification process for each exam, including sign-up and testing procedures

Syllabus

Practice for CompTIA Security+ Certification

This module introduces you to CompTIA Security+ certification, outlining its benefits for cybersecurity professionals. You'll learn about exam eligibility requirements and sign-up procedures. You’ll be able to identify the five exam domains and their question distribution. Additionally, you will explore suggestions for supplemental study resources and practical test-taking tips. You can assess your readiness with a 20-question ungraded practice test, followed by a comprehensive mock exam to conclude the module.

Practice for CompTIA CySA+ Certification

This module focuses on the CompTIA CySA+ certification, recognized as an advanced certification for cybersecurity professionals. You’ll learn about the benefits of CySA+ certification, including which roles require certification, recommended experience, exam eligibility criteria, and the registration process. You’ll review the exam's core domains and the distribution of questions within those domains. Get advice about incorporating additional study materials to target challenging areas and learn practical strategies for improving exam performance. To assess your preparation, you'll start with a 20-question, ungraded practice quiz and finish the module with a full-length, timed mock exam.

Overview

Forbes specifically recommends the CompTIA Security+ certification for career starters seeking to validate their cybersecurity skills. Many job roles require CompTIA Security + and CySA+ certifications, and certified applicants catch the eye of employers (CompTIA)! During this two-week intensive short course, you’ll prepare for both the foundational CompTIA Security+ and advanced CySA+ exams. First, explore the vital CompTIA Security+ exam details, including exam eligibility, the five exa

Skills

Vulnerability Assessments Intrusion Detection and Prevention Security Controls Network Architecture Cybersecurity Malware Protection Security Testing Incident Response Cyber Security Assessment

Reviews

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This was an interesting course. As I progressed, I kept experiencing 'ah-ha' moments as I connected course material topics to personal and professional experiences. This was a tough course.

Great course. I was able to learn many key points about cyber security. Happy to learn another course again!! Thank you IBM & Cousera.