Syllabus
- Introduction
- The Importance of Threat Data and Intelligence
- Utilizing Threat Intelligence to Support Organizational Security
- Vulnerability Management Activities
- Analyzing Assessment Output
- Threats and Vulnerabilities Associated with Specialized Technology
- Threats and Vulnerabilities Associated with Operating in the Cloud
- Controls to Mitigate Attacks and Software Vulnerabilities
- Security Solutions for Infrastructure Management
- Software Assurance Best Practices
- Hardware Assurance Best Practices
- Analyzing Data as Part of Security Monitoring Activities
- Implementing Configuration Changes to Existing Controls to Improve Security
- The Importance of Proactive Threat Hunting
- Automation Concepts and Technologies
- The Incident Response Process
- Applying the Appropriate Incident Response Procedure
- Analyzing Potential Indicators of Compromise
- Utilizing Basic Digital Forensics Techniques
- The Importance of Data Privacy and Protection
- Applying Security Concepts in Support of Organizational Risk Mitigation
- The Importance of Frameworks, Policies, Procedures, and Controls
Hands On Activities (Live Labs)
- Vulnerability Management Activities
- Analyzing Assessment Output
- Implementing Controls to Mitigate Attacks and Software Vulnerabilities
- Security Solutions for Infrastructure Management
- Analyzing Data as Part of Security Monitoring Activities
- Implementing Configuration Changes to Existing Controls to Improve Security
- The Importance of Proactive Threat Hunting
- Applying the Appropriate Incident Response Procedure
- Analyzing Potential Indicators of Compromise
- Utilizing Basic Digital Forensics Techniques
- The Importance of Frameworks, Policies, Procedures, and Controls
Below are some of the career paths and potential opportunities after passing the exam.
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Compliance Analyst
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Application Security Analyst
- Incident Response or Handler
- Application Security Analyst
- Soc Analyst
There is no required prerequisite for CompTIA CS0-001 certification exam, but the candidate should hold CompTIA Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge. He or she should have a minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.