CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) - Course Overview - WASTC 2018 Faculty Development Weeks

Sep 20, 2026

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WASTC 2018 Faculty Development Weeks introduces the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification as an international, vendor-neutral program focused on behavioral analytics to strengthen IT security. The course targets IT professionals and builds capabilities to configure threat detection tools, perform data analysis, and interpret results to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and organizational risks. Workshop activities cover course-objective alignment, instructional materials, lab exercises using Linux and Windows virtual machines, open-source tools, analytical worksheets, and Canvas-embedded assessments.

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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Overview

Skills and Course Goals

Workshop Components and Instructional Materials

Lab Setup and Tools

Embedded Assessment in Canvas

Instructors Background

WASTC 2018 Faculty Development Weeks CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Dates: In Person, June 11-15, 2018 @ Cabrillo College, Aptos CA The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an international, vendor-neutral cybersecurity certification that applies behavioral analytics to improve the overall state of IT security. The new CompTIA CySA+ course is for IT professionals looking to gain the following security analyst skills: • Configure and use threat detection tools. • Perform data analysis. • Interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization. The CySA+ course is designed to provide critical knowledge and skills required to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats. The labs are designed to enable students to identify and combat malware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface. The workshop will include: • Review of all CSA+ course objectives and develop instructional materials, assessment items, lab activities and exercises. • The instructional material including textbook recommendations, reading assignments, instructor PowerPoints, handouts and links to existing videos. • The lab activities that are modeled after existing NDG NetLab+ labs in the Security+ and CEH courses. The lab activities use both Linux and Microsoft Windows virtual machines. Open source tools will be used as part of the lab activities. • Worksheets and analytical exercises require that students perform specific tasks and demonstrate skills in solving cybersecurity-related problems. • Each lesson also includes assessment tools (exams) embedded in the Canvas course. Instructors: John Sands and Michael Masino John Sands, Ph.D. has over 30 years of experience in teaching and developing curriculum in the areas of Data Communications, Information Technology and Information Assurance. He currently serves as the Principal Investigator/Executive Director of the Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance (CSSIA), an NSF/ATE National Support Center. He holds several industry certifications and also runs a consulting firm in the area of Information Security and Wireless Communications. As a department chair, full time faculty member, and academic researcher, he has developed and taught numerous online technology courses using an integrated virtual teaching and learning environment. Dr. Sands has served as the executive director of one of the most successful Cisco System-Network Academy Training Centers in the country. He also possesses a very strong background in developing and implementing online curriculum for both students and faculty and has been the recipient of several awards in the area of innovation and teaching. Michael Masino is the Information Security Program Director at Madison Area Technical College. Madison Area Technical College. Michael has developed numerous courses in Information Technology and Cyber Security. Heveloped several of the labs that will be used in this workshop. Michael holds several industry certifications including: GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX) GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX) GIAC Python Coder (GPYC) GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) GIAC Advisory Board Workshop Sponsored by:

FAQs

What skills does the CySA+ course aim to develop?

The course focuses on configuring and using threat detection tools, performing data analysis, and interpreting results to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization.

How do the lab activities support learning outcomes?

Labs help students identify and combat malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs), improving threat visibility across a broad attack surface using Linux and Microsoft Windows virtual machines and open-source tools.

What does the workshop include for faculty and instructors?

The workshop covers reviewing course objectives and creating instructional materials, assessment items, lab activities and exercises, along with instructional content such as recommended textbooks, reading assignments, instructor slides, handouts, and links to videos.

Sep 20, 2026

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