All Episodes
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Episode 1: Welcome to the CySA+: Who It’s For and Why It Matters
In this inaugural episode of the CySA+ PrepCast, we begin our journey by exploring what the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst certification actually is—and why it's more r...
Episode 2: Understanding the CySA+ Exam Structure and Domains
Before diving into the technical content, it's important to understand the structure of the exam you're preparing for. In this episode, we take a close look at how the...
Episode 3: CySA+ vs Other Security Certifications: Where It Fits
With so many cybersecurity certifications on the market, it’s natural to wonder how the CySA+ stacks up against others like Security+, CISA, CEH, and CISSP. In this ep...
Episode 4: How to Study for the CYSA Plus — Tools, Labs, and Habits
Studying for the CySA+ requires more than reading books—it requires strategic repetition, practice, and the right mix of tools. In this episode, we go beyond generic s...
Episode 5: What to Expect on Exam Day: Questions, Time, and Tips
The exam day experience can make or break your performance—not because of your knowledge, but because of anxiety, confusion, or poor time management. In this episode, ...
Episode 6: Core Cybersecurity Foundations You Need Before You Start
Before we dive into tools, techniques, and frameworks, it’s important to make sure your foundational knowledge is solid. In this episode, we review the essential cyber...
Episode 7: Example Performance-Based Questions (PBQs) Walkthrough
Performance-based questions can catch even well-prepared test takers off guard. Unlike traditional multiple-choice items, these questions ask you to interact with tool...
Episode 8: CySA+ Multiple-Choice Question Strategies
The multiple-choice section of the CySA+ exam isn’t just about knowing the right answer—it’s about identifying it under pressure. In this episode, we focus on smart te...
Episode 9: Building Your Own Cybersecurity Lab Environment
Hands-on practice is essential for CySA+ success, and that means having your own lab environment. In this episode, we help you build one using tools you can install on...
Episode 10: Life After CySA+ Certification: Career Paths and Professional Growth
What happens after you pass the CySA+? This episode explores the real-world benefits of certification and how it translates into career opportunities. We discuss commo...
Episode 11: Communicating Cybersecurity to Non-Technical Stakeholders
Technical knowledge alone isn’t enough. As a cybersecurity analyst, your ability to explain threats, risks, and remediation strategies to non-technical audiences can m...
Episode 12: Comprehensive Domain 1–2 Review (Pre-Exam Checklist)
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 checkp...
Episode 13: Comprehensive Domain 3–4 Review (Pre-Exam Checklist)
This second review episode brings together the essential content from Domain 3 (Incident Response and Management) and Domain 4 (Reporting and Communication). We’ll rei...
Episode 14: CySA+ Glossary Episode 1
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 glossar...
Episode 15: CySA+ Glossary Episode 2
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+ jou...
Episode 16: CySA+ Glossary Episode 3
In the final glossary-focused episode, we turn our attention to the specialized language used in incident response, threat detection, and analyst operations. This incl...
Episode 17: Domain 1 Overview – Security Operations in the Analyst’s World
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 exp...
Episode 18: Log Ingestion and Logging Control
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, ho...
Episode 19: Core OS Concepts Every Analyst Should Know
Understanding the underlying behavior of operating systems is critical for detecting and investigating malicious activity. In this episode, we explore the core OS conc...
Episode 20: System-Level Behavior and Architecture Fundamentals
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 typical...
