Q: Domain 3: Incident Response Management (20%)

Domain 3: Incident Response Management (20%) 3.1: Explain Concepts Related to Attack Methodology Frameworks Cyber Kill Chain Reconnaissance Weaponization Delivery Exploitation Installation Command and Control (C2) Actions and objective Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis Adversary Victim Infrastructure Capability MITRE ATT&CK Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM) OWASP Testing Guide 3.2: Given a Scenario, Perform Incident Response Activities Detection and Analysis IoC Evidence Acquisitions Chain of Custody Validating Data Integrity Preservation Legal hold Data and Log Analysis Containment, Eradication, and Recovery Scope Impact Isolation Remediation Re-Imaging Compensating Controls 3.3: Explain the Preparation and Post-Incident Activity Phases of the Incident Management Life Cycle Preparation Incident Response Plan Tools Playbooks Tabletop Training Business Continuity (BC)/ Disaster Recovery (DR) Post-Incident Activity Forensic Analysis Root Cause Analysis Lessons Learned

Q: Domain 4: Reporting and Communication (17%)

Domain 4: Reporting and Communication (17%) 4.1: Explain the Importance of Vulnerability Management Reporting and Communication Vulnerability Management Reporting Vulnerabilities Affected Hosts Risk Score Mitigation Recurrence Prioritization Compliance Reports Action Plans Configuration Management Patching Compensating Controls Awareness, Education, and Training Changing Business Requirements Inhibitors to Remediation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Service-Level Agreement (SLA) Organizational Governance Business Process Interruption Degrading Functionality Legacy Systems Proprietary systems Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Trends Top 10 Critical Vulnerabilities and Zero-days SLOs Stakeholder Identification and Communication 4.2: Explain the Importance of Incident Response Reporting and Communication Stakeholder Identification and Communication Incident Declaration and Escalation Incident Response Reporting Executive summary Who, What, When, Where, and Why Recommendations Timeline Impact Scope Evidence Communications Legal Public Relations Customer Communication Media Regulatory reporting Law enforcement Root cause Analysis Lessons Learned Metrics and KPIs Mean Time to Detect Mean Time to Respond Mean Time to Remediate Alert Volume

Question 1

Overview

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Training Clicks CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst+) (CS0-003) certification training program places a strong emphasis on the technical and hands-on aspects of cybersecurity. It covers a wide range of topics including cyber threats, secure network architecture, risk management, log analysis, and configuration assessments. Upon successful completion of the program, individuals acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently identify, analyze, and interpret indicators of malicious activity. They develop a comprehensive understanding of threat intelligence and management, enabling proactive responses to various attacks and vulnerabilities. Moreover, candidates are trained in incident response methodologies to effectively handle security incidents and minimize their impact.

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Why CompTIA CySA+ Certification Training Course with Training Clicks?

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Question 3

Domain 1: Security Operations (33%)

Accepted Answer

Domain 1: Security Operations (33%)

1.1: Explain the Importance of System and Network Architecture Concepts in Security Operations

Log Ingestion
- Time Synchronization
- Logging Levels
Operating System (OS) Concepts
- Windows Registry
- System Hardening
- File Structure
  - Configuration File Locations
- System Processes
- Hardware Architecture
Infrastructure Concepts
- Serverless
- Virtualization
- Containerization
Network Architecture
- On-Premises
- Cloud
- Hybrid
- Network Segmentation
- Zero Trust
- Secure Access Secure Edge (SASE)
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Identity and Access Management
- Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Federation
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Passwordless
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Encryption
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Inspection
Sensitive Data Protection
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Cardholder Data (CHD)

1.2: Given a Scenario, Analyze Indicators of Potentially Malicious Activity

Network-Related
- Bandwidth Consumption
- Beaconing
- Irregular Peer-to-Peer Communication
- Rogue Devices on the Network
- Scans/Sweeps
- Unusual Traffic Spikes
- Activity on Unexpected Ports
Host-Related
- Processor Consumption
- Memory consumption
- Drive Capacity Consumption
- Unauthorized Software
- Malicious Processes
- Unauthorized Changes
- Unauthorized Privileges
- Data Exfiltration
- Abnormal OS Process Behavior
- File System Changes or Anomalies
- Registry Changes or Anomalies
- Unauthorized Scheduled Tasks
Application-Related
- Anomalous Activity
- Introduction of new Accounts
- Unexpected Output
- Unexpected Outbound Communication
- Service Interruption
- Application Logs
Other
- Social Engineering Attacks
- Obfuscated Links

1.3: Given a Scenario, Use Appropriate Tools or Techniques to Determine Malicious Activity

Tools
- Packet Capture
  - Wireshark
  - tcpdump
- Log Analysis/Correlation
  - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  - Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
- Endpoint Security
  - Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Domain Name Service (DNS) and Internet Protocol (IP) Reputation
  - WHOIS
  - AbuseIPDB
- File Analysis
  - Strings
  - VirusTotal
- Sandboxing
  - Joe Sandbox
  - Cuckoo Sandbox
- Common Techniques
  - Pattern Recognition
    - Command and Control
  - Interpreting Suspicious Commands
  - Email Analysis
    - Header
    - Impersonation
    - DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM)
    - Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC)
    - Sender Policy Framework (SPF)
    - Embedded Links
  - File Analysis
    - Hashing
  - User Behavior Analysis
    - Abnormal Account Activity
    - Impossible Travel
- Programming Languages/Scripting
  - JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
  - Extensible Markup Language (XML)
  - Python
  - PowerShell
  - Shell Script
  - Regular Expressions

1.4: Compare and Contrast Threat-Intelligence and Threat-Hunting Concepts

Threat Actors
- Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
- Hacktivists
- Organized Crime
- Nation-State
- Script Kiddie
- Insider Threat
  - Intentional
  - Unintentional
- Supply Chain
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP)
Confidence Levels
- Timeliness
- Relevancy
- Accuracy
Collection Methods and Sources
- Open Source
  - Social Media
  - Blogs/Forums
  - Government Bulletins
  - Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  - Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CSIRT)
  - Deep/Dark Web
- Closed Source
  - Paid Feeds
  - Information Sharing Organizations
  - Internal Sources
Threat Intelligence Sharing
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- Risk Management
- Security Engineering
- Detection and Monitoring
Threat Hunting
Indicators of compromise (IoC)
- Collection
- Analysis
- Application
Focus areas
- Configurations/Misconfigurations
- Isolated Networks
- Business-Critical Assets and Processes
Active Defense
Honeypot

1.5: Explain the Importance of Efficiency and Process Improvement in Security Operations

Standardize Processes
- Identification of Tasks Suitable for Automation
  - Repeatable/do not Require Human Interaction
- Team Coordination to Manage and Facilitate Automation
Streamline Operations
- Automation and Orchestration
  - Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
- Orchestrating Threat Intelligence Data
  - Data Enrichment
  - Threat Feed Combination
- Minimize Human Engagement
Technology and Tool Integration
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Webhooks
- Plugins
Single Pane of Glass

Question 4

Domain 2: Vulnerability Management (30%)

Accepted Answer

Domain 2: Vulnerability Management (30%)

2.1: Given a Scenario, Implement Vulnerability Scanning Methods and Concepts

Asset Discovery
- Map Scans
- Device Fingerprinting
Special Considerations
- Scheduling
- Operations
- Performance
- Sensitivity Levels
- Segmentation
- Regulatory Requirements
Internal vs. External Scanning
Agent vs. Agentless
Credentialed vs. Non-Credentialed
Passive vs. Active
Static vs. Dynamic
- Reverse Engineering
- Fuzzing
Critical Infrastructure
- Operational Technology (OT)
- Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Security Baseline Scanning
Industry Frameworks
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
- Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks
- Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27000 Series

2.1: Given a Scenario, Implement Vulnerability Scanning Methods and Concepts

Asset Discovery
- Map Scans
- Device Fingerprinting
Special Considerations
- Scheduling
- Operations
- Performance
- Sensitivity Levels
- Segmentation
- Regulatory Requirements
Internal vs. External Scanning
Agent vs. Agentless
Credentialed vs. Non-Credentialed
Passive vs. Active
Static vs. Dynamic
- Reverse Engineering
- Fuzzing
Critical Infrastructure
- Operational Technology (OT)
- Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Security Baseline Scanning
Industry Frameworks
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
- Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks
- Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27000 Series

2.2: Given a Scenario, Analyze Output from Vulnerability Assessment Tools

Tools
- Network Scanning and Mapping
  - Angry IP Scanner
  - Maltego
- Web Application Scanners
  - Burp Suite
  - Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
  - Arachni
  - Nikto
- Vulnerability Scanners
  - Nessus
  - OpenVAS
- Debuggers
  - Immunity Debugger
  - GNU Debugger (GDB)
- Multipurpose
  - Nmap
  - Metasploit Framework (MSF)
  - Recon-ng
- Cloud Infrastructure Assessment Tools
  - Scout Suite
  - Prowler
  - Pacu

2.3: Given a Scenario, Analyze Data to Prioritize Vulnerabilities

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Interpretation
- Attack Vectors
- Attack Complexity
- Privileges Required
- User Interaction
- Scop
- Impact
  - Confidentiality
  - Integrity
  - Availability
Validation
- True/False Positives
- – True/False Negatives
Context Awareness
- Internal
- External
- Isolated
Exploitability/Weaponization
Asset Value
Zero-Day

2.4: Given a Scenario, Recommend Controls to Mitigate Attacks andSoftware Vulnerabilities

Cross-Site Scripting
- Reflected
- Persistent
Overflow Vulnerabilities
- Buffer
- Integer
- Heap
- Stack
Data Poisoning
Broken Access Control
Cryptographic Failures
Injection Flaws
Cross-Site Request Forgery
Directory Traversal
Insecure Design
Security Misconfiguration
End-of-life or Outdated Component
Identification and Authentication Failures
Server-side Request Forgery
Remote Code Execution
Privilege Escalation
Local File Inclusion (LFI)/Remote File Inclusion (RFI)

2.5: Explain Concepts Related to Vulnerability Response, Handling, and Management

Compensating Control
Control Types
- Managerial
- Operational
- Technical
- Preventative
- Detective
- Responsive
- Corrective
Patching and Configuration Management
- Testing
- Implementation
- Rollback
- Validation
Maintenance Windows
Exceptions
Risk Management Principles
- Accept
- Transfer
- Avoid
- Mitigate
Policies, Governance, and Service- Level Objectives (SLOs)
Prioritization and Escalation
Attack Surface Management
- Edge Discovery
- Passive Discovery
- Security Controls Testing
- Penetration Testing and Adversary Emulation
- Bug bounty
- Attack Surface Reduction
Secure Coding Best Practices
- Input Validation
- Output Encoding
- Session Management
- Authentication
- Data Protection
- Parameterized Queries
Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Threat Modeling

Question 5

Domain 3: Incident Response Management (20%)

Accepted Answer

Domain 3: Incident Response Management (20%)

3.1: Explain Concepts Related to Attack Methodology Frameworks

Cyber Kill Chain
- Reconnaissance
- Weaponization
- Delivery
- Exploitation
- Installation
- Command and Control (C2)
- Actions and objective
Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
- Adversary
- Victim
- Infrastructure
- Capability
MITRE ATT&CK
Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM)
OWASP Testing Guide

3.2: Given a Scenario, Perform Incident Response Activities

Detection and Analysis
- IoC
- Evidence Acquisitions
- Chain of Custody
- Validating Data Integrity
- Preservation
- Legal hold
- Data and Log Analysis
Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
- Scope
- Impact
- Isolation
- Remediation
- Re-Imaging
- Compensating Controls

3.3: Explain the Preparation and Post-Incident Activity Phases of the Incident Management Life
Cycle

Preparation
- Incident Response Plan
- Tools
- Playbooks
- Tabletop
- Training
- Business Continuity (BC)/ Disaster Recovery (DR)
Post-Incident Activity
- Forensic Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Lessons Learned

Question 6

Domain 4: Reporting and Communication (17%)

Accepted Answer

Domain 4: Reporting and Communication (17%)

4.1: Explain the Importance of Vulnerability Management Reporting and Communication

Vulnerability Management Reporting
- Vulnerabilities
- Affected Hosts
- Risk Score
- Mitigation
- Recurrence
- Prioritization
Compliance Reports
Action Plans
- Configuration Management
- Patching
- Compensating Controls
- Awareness, Education, and Training
- Changing Business Requirements
Inhibitors to Remediation
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Organizational Governance
- Business Process Interruption
- Degrading Functionality
- Legacy Systems
- Proprietary systems
Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Trends
- Top 10 Critical Vulnerabilities and Zero-days
- SLOs
Stakeholder Identification and Communication

4.2: Explain the Importance of Incident Response Reporting and Communication

Stakeholder Identification and Communication
Incident Declaration and Escalation
Incident Response Reporting
- Executive summary
- Who, What, When, Where, and Why
- Recommendations
- Timeline
- Impact
- Scope
- Evidence
Communications
- Legal
- Public Relations
  - Customer Communication
  - Media
- Regulatory reporting
- Law enforcement
Root cause Analysis
Lessons Learned
Metrics and KPIs
- Mean Time to Detect
- Mean Time to Respond
- Mean Time to Remediate
- Alert Volume

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Domain 1: Security Operations (33%)

Domain 2: Vulnerability Management (30%)

Domain 3: Incident Response Management (20%)

Domain 4: Reporting and Communication (17%)

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