Certified - CompTIA CYSA+ Audio Course

Being a strong analyst means being comfortable working with packets, flows, and raw network data. In this episode, we explore the tools analysts use for network capture and traffic inspection, includ…

Not all threats come from code—many come from people. This episode explores how attackers use social engineering tactics to bypass technical defenses, trick users, and gain footholds in environments.…

Applications are often targeted directly by attackers—or exploited indirectly through user interaction. In this episode, we focus on indicators of compromise at the application layer, such as anomalo…

While the network tells you what’s coming and going, the host shows you what’s actually happening. In this episode, we explore host-level indicators of compromise—from CPU spikes and unauthorized sof…

Your network is constantly broadcasting signals—some of them benign, some of them suspicious. In this episode, we examine network-level indicators that can reveal malicious activity in progress. From…

Protecting sensitive data is one of the most urgent and regulated responsibilities in cybersecurity. This episode focuses on the tools and practices analysts use to detect, classify, and protect sens…

Encryption plays a dual role in cybersecurity—protecting data confidentiality and creating blind spots in visibility. In this episode, we examine how public key infrastructure (PKI) underpins secure …

Authentication and authorization form the frontline of defense in every digital environment. In this episode, we explore key identity and access management (IAM) concepts including multifactor authen…

Networks are the circulatory system of any digital environment, and securing them is a fundamental responsibility of the cyber analyst. This episode walks through various network architecture models—…

Today’s IT environments are complex ecosystems that include virtual machines, containers, and serverless platforms. In this episode, we demystify these infrastructure models from a security analyst’s…

In this episode, we go deeper into the building blocks of computing environments that matter for cyber defense. We cover where critical configuration files are typically stored, how analysts monitor …

Understanding the underlying behavior of operating systems is critical for detecting and investigating malicious activity. In this episode, we explore the core OS concepts that every cybersecurity an…

Effective cybersecurity starts with visibility—and that begins with logs. In this episode, we explore the basics of log ingestion, including what data is collected, how it's normalized, and where it'…

Welcome to Domain 1, the largest and most foundational section of the CySA+ exam. In this episode, we preview what you’ll learn across the next several modules and explain how Security Operations ser…

In the final glossary-focused episode, we turn our attention to the specialized language used in incident response, threat detection, and analyst operations. This includes key terms like IoC, MFA, PI…

In this second glossary episode, we focus on the security tools, frameworks, and compliance standards you’ll need to recognize and understand throughout your CySA+ journey. From OpenVAS and Nessus to…

Before we tackle deeper technical episodes, it's essential to get fluent with the vocabulary used in the exam and in real-world security operations. This first glossary episode focuses on foundationa…

This second review episode brings together the essential content from Domain 3 (Incident Response and Management) and Domain 4 (Reporting and Communication). We’ll reinforce your understanding of fra…

In this fast-paced review episode, we recap the most critical concepts from Domain 1 (Security Operations) and Domain 2 (Vulnerability Management). This is your checkpoint to ensure you understand ev…

Technical knowledge alone isn’t enough. As a cybersecurity analyst, your ability to explain threats, risks, and remediation strategies to non-technical audiences can make or break your effectiveness.…