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Certified - CompTIA CYSA+ Audio Course

Dr. Jason Edwards

The CYSA+ Audio Course is your complete, exam-focused companion for mastering the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA+) certification. Designed for learners who are always on the move, this Audio Course transforms the official exam objectives into clear, structured, and easy-to-follow lessons. Each episode helps you understand, retain, and apply key cybersecurity analysis skills—covering threat detection, vulnerability management, security architecture, and incident response. Whether you’re studying

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2025/10/14

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Episode 130: Root Cause Analysis and Incident...

Certified - CompTIA CYSA+ Audio Course ·

2025/07/15

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 root cause analysis (RCA) and the metrics analysts use to evaluate incident response performance. You'll learn techniques for identifying the initial failure point, tracing cascading effects, and distinguishing symptoms from causes.We’ll also dive into performance indicators like Mean Time to

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Episode 129: Regulatory and Law Enforcement Reporting

Certified - CompTIA CYSA+ Audio Course ·

2025/07/15

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 under frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and state-level data breach laws. You’ll learn what types of incidents trigger mandatory disclosure, how quickly reports must be filed, and what they typically include.We also explore how analysts prepare documentation for criminal investigations or

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Episode 128: Customer and Media Communications

Certified - CompTIA CYSA+ Audio Course ·

2025/07/15

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 customers, partners, and the media during and after an incident. You’ll learn what kinds of disclosures are required, what language builds trust, and how to balance transparency with prudence.We’ll also discuss examples of strong vs. poor communication, the role of coordination with compliance

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Episode 127: Legal and PR Communications During an...

Certified - CompTIA CYSA+ Audio Course ·

2025/07/15

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 with legal departments and public relations professionals to craft official statements and limit liability. You'll learn how analysts contribute to this process by providing facts, timelines, and technical clarification—while remaining careful not to speculate or over-disclose.We also explore best

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Episode 126: Writing Effective Incident Response Reports

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2025/07/15

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 actions were taken, and what outcomes resulted. You’ll learn how to construct a clear executive summary, provide a precise who-what-when-where-why breakdown, and include technical evidence in a way that’s both thorough and comprehensible.We also cover recommendations and next steps, timeline

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Episode 125: Incident Declaration and Escalation...

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2025/07/15

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 criteria used to define what qualifies as an incident and the steps analysts take to classify severity. You’ll learn how escalation procedures are triggered, how incident levels are assigned, and how teams coordinate response based on predefined playbooks and risk thresholds.We also discuss how

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Episode 124: Stakeholder Communication for Incident...

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2025/07/15

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 leadership tiers when responding to security events. You’ll learn how to identify the right stakeholders based on the severity and scope of the incident, and how to use predefined escalation paths, templates, and communication protocols to ensure clarity and reduce panic.We also explore how

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Episode 123: Identifying Stakeholders for...

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2025/07/15

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 communication for different stakeholder groups during the vulnerability management process. You’ll learn who needs to know what—from system administrators and developers to compliance officers and executives—and how to align your message to each group’s role and decision-making needs.We also talk about

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Episode 122: Metrics and KPIs in Vulnerability...

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2025/07/15

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 learn how metrics like vulnerability age, remediation time, recurrence rates, and vulnerability density across asset classes are used to benchmark performance and demonstrate progress.We’ll also explore how critical vulnerabilities and zero-days are tracked, how “Top 10” metrics are reported to

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Episode 121: Inhibitors to Remediation

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2025/07/15

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 obstacles that delay or prevent action. You’ll learn how factors like legacy systems, proprietary dependencies, business process interruptions, organizational governance constraints, and SLAs all play a role in stalling patch deployment or mitigation efforts.We also discuss how analysts

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Episode 120: Action Plans and Remediation Communication

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2025/07/15

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 learn how patching schedules, configuration changes, user awareness efforts, and compensating controls are communicated clearly to technical teams, project managers, and business stakeholders.We also cover how action plans are adjusted based on changing requirements, resource constraints, and

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Episode 119: Creating and Understanding Compliance...

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2025/07/15

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 PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001. You’ll learn how reports are structured to demonstrate adherence to technical controls, timelines, audit requirements, and SLAs.We’ll also explain how vulnerability data feeds into compliance reporting, how compensating controls are documented, and how

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Episode 118: Vulnerability Management Reporting...

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2025/07/15

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 scores, remediation efforts, recurrence frequency, and mitigation timelines. We explain how to structure reports for different audiences—whether it's a tactical report for system admins or a strategic summary for executives.We also discuss tools that generate these reports, how analysts verify

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Episode 117: Domain 4 Overview – Reporting and...

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2025/07/15

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 business decisions. You’ll learn why analysts must be effective communicators, how reporting ties into regulatory requirements, and what makes security metrics meaningful to leadership and auditors.We’ll also preview the structure of the domain: vulnerability management reporting, compliance

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Episode 116: Post-Incident Activity and...

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2025/07/15

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 technical root causes, how timeline reconstruction helps validate scope and sequence, and how organizations document lessons learned to avoid repeating mistakes.We’ll also discuss how post-incident review meetings are structured, who participates, and what outcomes they should produce—from

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Episode 115: Incident Preparation – Building a...

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2025/07/15

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 organizations create, document, and test their response plans. You’ll learn about IR playbooks, tabletop exercises, escalation matrices, and readiness assessments—all designed to ensure teams know their roles and actions before a crisis hits.We also discuss how security tools are selected,

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Episode 114: Containment, Eradication, and Recovery...

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2025/07/15

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 one another to restore a secure state. You’ll learn how containment isolates the threat, eradication removes it from the environment, and recovery brings systems back into production while ensuring the threat is gone.We’ll explore techniques such as network segmentation, quarantine, system

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Episode 113: Data and Log Analysis During an Incident

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2025/07/15

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 logs, network traffic, system alerts, and application telemetry to reconstruct what happened. You’ll learn how to use timeline creation, correlation engines, and pivoting techniques to identify patient zero, trace lateral movement, and evaluate scope.We also discuss common log sources such as

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Episode 112: Evidence Acquisition and Chain of Custody

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2025/07/15

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 transfer. You’ll learn what types of evidence are collected during security incidents, including disk images, memory dumps, log files, and email headers, and how to maintain forensic integrity throughout the process.We also cover the chain of custody: a detailed record of how evidence is handled,

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