IT 6200
Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
This program prepares you for a career in cybersecurity, with a focus on “defensive” strategies to protect organizations at risk.
Program Overview
Certification earned
What Does a Cybersecurity Analyst Do?
Every day, hackers and cybercriminals launch new, sophisticated computer viruses, malware, threats and scams that jeopardize the data security our society relies on. The IT industry is looking for security analysts and other professionals who can troubleshoot information system threats, run vulnerability tests, reverse engineer malware, review hundreds of lines of firewall configuration and create scripts in many languages to combat vulnerability.
- Performs data analysis and interprets the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization
- Keeps up latest trends in cybersecurity and anticipates new threats
- Secures and protects applications and systems within an organization
- Combats malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs)
- Applies behavior analytics to the IT security of an organization
What You’ll Learn – IT 6200 Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
The Cybersecurity Analyst program is designed for those wanting to obtain the CompTIA CySA+ certification. Covering a broad swath of cybersecurity skills and knowledge, having a CompTIA CySA+ certification helps you stand out in that it covers the newer approaches to cyber-attacks that have been wreaking havoc in the business IT world in recent years.
In our cybersecurity training online, you are taught to prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ exam. CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an international, vendor-neutral IT professional certification that applies behavioral analytics to improve the overall state of IT security. It validates the knowledge and skills required to configure and use threat detection tools, perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization, with the end goal of securing and protecting applications and systems within an organization. Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you’ll be prepared to take and pass the CySA+ certification exam, sponsored by CompTIA. MedCerts will cover the cost of your exam.
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Program Details
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- English language proficiency
- Entry-Level (No IT Experience): Must have CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+ certifications (or equivalent experience)
- Has IT Experience: May bypass A+ requirements based on relevant hands-on experience
- Students must have CompTIA Security+ and Network+ (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience
- Expert-led video based training
- Textbook: CySA+ All in One
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and are provided at no additional cost to students. However, students have access to these materials for a limited time frame aligned with their program. Access to these materials outside of this period is not guaranteed, and students may be responsible for costs associated with any extended access.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
Career Outlook
Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Job Opportunities
openings in the US
potential
Tuition Cost & Payment Options
Total Program Cost
$
2,500
What’s Included:
- Expert-led video based training
- Textbook: CySA+ All in One
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and are provided at no additional cost to students. However, students have access to these materials for a limited time frame aligned with their program. Access to these materials outside of this period is not guaranteed, and students may be responsible for costs associated with any extended access.
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