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CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam CS0-003) (2024)

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    “All-in-One Is All You Need.” | ALL INONE | CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification Save 10% on any E X A M G U I D E CompTIA exam EXAM CS0-003 voucher! Cou, E—— ticinsia ll THIRD EDITION Complete coverage pg of all objectives for n EA exam CS0-003 Toseis, . = Ei, Ideal as both a study tool Ee and an on-the-job reference n Filled with practice exam questions and in-depth explanations —— MYA HEATH, BOBBY E. ROGERS, BRENT CHAPMAN, FERNANDO J. MAYMf

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    CompTIA CySA+ A Cybersecurity Analyst ‘ ‘ Certification EXAM GUIDE Third Edition (Exam CS0-003) Mya Heath, Bobby E. Rogers, Brent Chapman, & Fernando J. Maymi New York Chicago San Francisco Athens London Madrid Mexico City Milan New Delhi Singapore Sydney Toronto eres plly eink bcm dor dy amperes ade Rp vrcebi] memset ie publication and accompanying media will ensure pning any cam. CompTIA and CySA+™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of CompTIA in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. The CompTIA Marks are the proprictary trademarks and/or service marks of CompTIA and its affiliates used under license from CompTIA.

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    Elijah, You’ve unlocked within me an abundance of love, ignited joy, and guided me towards an inner peace I hadn’t known before. Inspired by you, I strive to be the best mom and person I can be. My deepest hope is that, one day, you will look back and find in me the same inspiration you spark within my heart each day. With all my love, —Mom (Mya) I'd like to dedicate this book to the cybersecurity professionals who tirelessly, and sometimes thanklessly, protect our information and systems from all who would do them harm. I also dedicate this book to the people who serve in uniform as military personnel, public safety professionals, police, firefighters, and medical professionals, sacrificing sometimes all that they are and have so that we may all live in peace, security, and safety. —Bobby

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    ABOUT THE AUTHORS Mya Heath, CySA+, CISSP, GCFA, is a seasoned detection engineer, threat hunter, and purple teamer with over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. She has held pivotal roles at prominent organizations, leveraging her expertise to develop advanced detection technologies, improve security architecture, and secure critical systems against advanced persistent threats. Mya has built a robust career that marries proficiency in Python programming, adversarial simulation, and cloud security with an in-depth understanding of data science and machine learning. Her ability to bridge the gap between these key areas has not only facilitated the creation of next- generation technologies but also improved threat hunting and detection efforts on a global scale. In every facet of her work, Mya has demonstrated a commitment to diversity, innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of the cybersecurity field. Bobby E. Rogers, CySA+, CISSP-ISSEP, CRISC, MCSE: Security, is a cybersecurity professional with over 30 years in the information technology and cybersecurity fields. He currently works for a major engineering company in Huntsville, Alabama, as a contractor for commercial, state, and federal agencies, helping to secure their information systems. Bobby’s specialties are cybersecurity engineering, security compliance auditing, and cyber risk management, but he has worked in almost every area of cybersecurity, including network defense, computer forensics, incident response, and penetration testing. He is a retired master sergeant from the US Air Force, having served for over 21 years. Bobby has built and secured networks in the United States, Chad, Uganda, South Africa, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and several other countries all over the world. He has narrated and produced over 30 information security training videos

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    for several training companies and is also the author of CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control All-In-One Exam Guide, CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst Certification Passport, and CISSP Passport. He is also the contributing author/technical editor for the popular CISSP All- In-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition, all from McGraw Hill. Brent Chapman, CySA+, GCIH, GCFA, GCTI, CISSP, is an information security engineer with more than 15 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity. He is a former cyber operations officer in the United States Army and has held a number of unique assignments, including researcher at the Army Cyber Institute, instructor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the US Military Academy at West Point, and project manager at the Defense Innovation Unit in Silicon Valley. He is a professional member of the Association of Computing Machinery, FCC Amateur Radio license holder, and contributor to several technical and maker-themed publications. Fernando J. Maymi, PhD, CISSP, is a consultant, educator, and author with more than 25 years of experience in information security. He currently leads teams of cybersecurity consultants, analysts, and red teamers in providing services around the world. Fernando was the founding deputy director of the Army Cyber Institute, a government think tank he helped create for the secretary of the army to solve future cyberspace operations problems affecting the whole country. He has served as advisor to congressional leaders, corporate executives, and foreign governments on cyberspace issues. Fernando taught computer science and cybersecurity at the US Military Academy at West Point for 12 years. Fernando has written extensively and is the coauthor of the ninth edition of the bestselling CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide. About the Technical Editor Robert Shimonski, CySA+, CASP+, PenTest+, Security+, is a technology executive specializing in healthcare IT for one of the largest health systems in America. In his current role, Rob is responsible for bringing technical, tactical, and operational support into the future with the help of new technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence.

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    His current focus is on deploying to cloud (Azure, AWS, and Google), security solutions like CNAPP, DevOps, DevSecOps, AlOps, digital transformation, machine learning, IoT, and the development of new technologies in healthcare. Rob spent many years in the technology “trenches” doing networking and security architecture, design, engineering, testing, and development. A go-to person for all things security, Rob has been a major force in deploying security-related systems for 25+ years. Rob has worked for various companies, reviewing and developing curriculum as well as other security-related books, technical articles, and publications based on technology deployment, testing, hacking, pen testing, and many other aspects of security. Rob has written and edited over 100 books on security-related topics. Rob also helped develop CompTIA exams as an SME and has over 20 current CompTIA-based certifications.

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    CONTENTS AT A GLANCE PartI Security Operations Chapter 1 System and Network Architectures Chapter 2 Standardizing and Streamlining Security Operations Chapter 3 Attack Methodology Frameworks Chapter 4 Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity Chapter 5 Techniques for Malicious Activity Analysis Chapter 6 Tools for Malicious Activity Analysis Chapter 7 Fundamentals of Threat Intelligence Chapter 8 Applying Threat Intelligence in Support of Organizational Security Part II Vulnerability Management Chapter 9 Vulnerability Scanning Methods and Concepts Chapter 10 Vulnerability Assessment Tools Chapter 11 Analyzing and Prioritizing Vulnerabilities Chapter 12 Mitigating Vulnerabilities Chapter 13 Vulnerability Handling and Response Part III Incident Response Chapter 14 Incident Response Procedures

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    Chapter 15 Post-Incident Response Activities Chapter 16 Utilize Basic Digital Forensics Techniques Part IV Appendixes and Glossary Appendix A Objective Map Appendix B About the Online Content Glossary Index

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    CONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction PartI Security Operations Chapter 1 System and Network Architectures The Importance of Logging Logging Levels Log Ingestion Time Synchronization Operating System Concepts Windows Registry Linux Configuration Settings System Hardening File Structure System Processes Hardware Architecture Network Architecture On-premises Architecture Network Segmentation Zero Trust Software-Defined Networking Secure Access Secure Edge Cloud Service Models Cloud Deployment Models Hybrid Models Cloud Access Security Broker

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    Infrastructure Concepts Virtualization Containerization Serverless Architecture Identity and Access Management Multifactor Authentication Single Sign-On Federation Privileged Access Management Encryption Symmetric Cryptography Asymmetric Cryptography Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Cryptography Public Key Infrastructure Digital Signatures Sensitive Data Protection Personally Identifiable Information Personal Health Information Cardholder Data Data Loss Prevention Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security Inspection Chapter Review Questions Answers Chapter 2 Standardizing and Streamlining Security Operations Streamlining Security Operations Automation and Orchestration Orchestration Playbooks Process Standardization Identification of Tasks Suitable for Automation Minimizing Human Engagement Team Coordination to Manage and Facilitate Automation Technology and Tool Integration

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    Scripting Application Programming Interface Representational State Transfer Automating API Calls Webhooks Plug-Ins Orchestrating Threat Intelligence Data Data Enrichment Single Pane of Glass Use of Automation Protocols and Standards Security Content Automation Protocol Chapter Review Questions Answers Chapter 3 Attack Methodology Frameworks Attack Frameworks MITRE ATT&CK The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis Kill Chain Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual OWASP Web Security Testing Guide Chapter Review Questions Answers Chapter 4 Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity Network-Related Indicators Bandwidth Consumption Beaconing Irregular Peer-to-Peer Communication Rogue Devices on the Network Scans/Sweeps Unusual Traffic Spikes Activity on Unexpected Ports

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    Network-Related Indicators Summary Host-Related Indicators Capacity Consumption Unauthorized Software Malicious Processes Memory Contents Unauthorized Changes Unauthorized Privileges Data Exfiltration Registry Change or Anomaly Unauthorized Scheduled Task Application-Related Indicators Anomalous Activity Introduction of New Accounts Unexpected Output Unexpected Outbound Communication Service Interruption Memory Overflows Application Logs Other Indicators Social Engineering Obfuscated Links Chapter Review Questions Answers Chapter 5 Techniques for Malicious Activity Analysis Capturing Network Traffic Log Analysis and Correlation Security Information and Event Management Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response Endpoint Endpoint Detection and Response Reputation Analysis File Analysis

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