CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide Exam CS0-002, 2nd Edition

Chapter 2Using Threat Intelligence

THE COMPTIA CYBERSECURITY ANALYST (CYSA+) EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER INCLUDE:

• Domain 1.0: Threat and Vulnerability Management
  • 1.1: Explain the importance of threat data and intelligence.
  • 1.2: Given a scenario, utilize threat intelligence to support organizational security.
• Domain 3.0: Security Operations and Monitoring
  • 3.3: Explain the importance of proactive threat hunting.

Security professionals of all types need to fully understand threats in order to prevent them or limit their impact. In order to do this, you need threat intelligence: data about your adversaries, their motivations, capabilities, tools, and methodologies. In addition, you need information about what to look ...