Certified - CompTIA CYSA+ Audio Course

Every incident response process must end with two critical questions: What went wrong? And how do we prevent it next time? In this final episode of Domain 4, we explore the structure and value of roo…

When a breach crosses a legal threshold, reporting to regulators or law enforcement may be required. In this episode, we examine the processes and obligations associated with regulatory reporting und…

Sometimes the most difficult part of a security incident isn’t stopping the threat—it’s explaining what happened to the people affected. In this episode, we explore how organizations communicate with…

Communication during a security incident isn't just internal—it can affect your company’s reputation, legal standing, and customer trust. In this episode, we examine how security teams coordinate wit…

When the incident is over, the reporting begins. In this episode, we explore how security analysts write effective incident response reports that document what happened, how it was discovered, what a…

Not every alert becomes an incident—but when one does, it needs to be declared formally and escalated swiftly. In this episode, we walk through the process of incident declaration, including the crit…

During an incident, clear and timely communication becomes a matter of urgency—not just best practice. In this episode, we cover how security analysts coordinate communication across teams and leader…

Not all stakeholders need the same level of technical detail—but all of them need accurate, timely, and actionable reporting. In this episode, we explore how analysts identify and tailor communicatio…

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. In this episode, we focus on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics used to evaluate the effectiveness of vulnerability management programs. You’ll le…

Even when vulnerabilities are known and documented, remediation doesn’t always move forward. In this episode, we examine the most common inhibitors to remediation—technical, procedural, and political…

Once vulnerabilities are identified, the work isn’t done—it’s just beginning. In this episode, we explore how analysts develop and communicate action plans for addressing discovered risks. You’ll lea…

Security isn't just about stopping threats—it's also about proving due diligence. In this episode, we explore how security teams create and interpret compliance reports aligned with frameworks like P…

In this episode, we break down the core components of a vulnerability management report. You’ll learn how to organize and present data on discovered vulnerabilities, affected assets, associated risk …

Welcome to Domain 4 of the CySA+ PrepCast. In this episode, we introduce the principles of reporting and communication—critical soft skills that define how technical findings are translated into busi…

Once the smoke clears, the real improvement begins. In this episode, we explore the post-incident phase of the incident response lifecycle. You’ll learn how forensic analysis is conducted to uncover …

The best incident response doesn’t start with detection—it starts with preparation. In this episode, we walk through the preparation phase of the incident response lifecycle, focusing on how organiza…

Detecting an incident is only the beginning. In this episode, we examine the containment, eradication, and recovery phases of incident response—what they are, how they differ, and how they build upon…

Raw data becomes actionable intelligence when it’s properly analyzed. In this episode, we focus on the data and log analysis process during an incident, explaining how analysts sift through event log…

Once an incident is detected, preserving evidence becomes a top priority. In this episode, we walk through the evidence acquisition process—from initial identification to collection, storage, and tra…

Detecting an attack starts with recognizing the signs. In this episode, we explore Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)—artifacts that suggest an organization may have been breached or is under active thr…