CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003/CS0-004) Video Training

Product Overview

Mike Meyers and the Team at Total Seminars bring you this CompTIA CySA+ video course, starring cybersecurity expert Tommy Gober. Filmed in an episodic format designed to optimize your learning experience, the nearly 3-hour series is built for security analysts, SOC team members, and IT professionals preparing for the CompTIA CySA+ exam, currently offered as both CS0-003 and CS0-004. With substantive technical content covering security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and reporting, this video series takes you on a great ride as you prepare for the exam. Start building the real-world skills employers need today.

• Applies to the current CompTIA CySA+ exam (CS0-003 and CS0-004 — both currently valid)
• Includes over 2.5 hours of expert video training
• Single-user license — access via the Total Seminars Training Hub
• Compatible with all devices and browsers — no special software required

Certification Alignment

• CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003/CS0-004). Course content maps to the exam’s four official domains: Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response and Management, and Reporting and Communication.

Career Impact

• Prepares you for roles such as SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, Incident Responder, and Threat Intelligence Analyst.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and analyze security operations data to detect threats
• Prioritize and manage vulnerabilities across an organization’s systems
• Apply incident response procedures to contain and remediate security incidents
• Communicate security findings and recommendations in written reports
• Recognize the growing role of AI in security operations, including its risks and governance considerations
• Configure and interpret common security tools used in a SOC environment

Prerequisites

Led by cybersecurity instructor Tommy Gober, the course is structured as an efficient, exam-focused preparation experience. Each episode is concise and purposeful, with explicit callouts to key exam concepts, terminology, and scenarios likely to appear on the CS0-004 exam. The course is designed for learners who already hold CompTIA Security+ (or have equivalent knowledge) and want to advance to analyst-level credentials. It does not rebuild foundational IT knowledge — it builds on it. CompTIA itself doesn’t require Security+ or a specific amount of experience to sit the CySA+ exam, but recommends around four years in a SOC or vulnerability analyst role as a practical benchmark.

About the Experts

Tommy Gober is a technology trainer that has led countless professionals toward successful completion of cybersecurity certifications. Tommy has taught technology classes from classrooms to boardrooms to learners that range from experienced professionals to entry level beginners. His direct, conversational style focuses on the need-to-know information to ensure you succeed on exam day. His cybersecurity bootcamps boast an over 90% passing rate for certifications and he brings this track record to this video series.

Course Outline

16 chapters, 50 lessons.

Chapter 1: Security Operations: System Fundamentals — 3 lessons

• Logging
• Basic Terms and Concepts
• File Formats

Chapter 2: Security Operations: Infrastructure Types — 2 lessons

• Critical Infrastructure
• Types of Systems

Chapter 3: Security Operations: Network Architecture, Access & Data — 2 lessons

• IAM
• Data Protection

Chapter 4: Security Operations: AI & Automation — 6 lessons

• AI Governance
• AI Risk
• AI Use
• Automation – Integration
• Automation – Scripting
• Response Standardization

Chapter 5: Attack Methodology Frameworks — 1 lesson

• Attack Frameworks

Chapter 6: Indicators of Attack (IoA) — 5 lessons

• IoA – Net
• IoA – IAM
• IoA – Hosts
• IoA – Cloud and Applications
• IoA – Email and Social Engineering

Chapter 7: Threat Intelligence — 5 lessons

• Threat Actors
• TTPs
• Intel Sources
• Intel Metrics
• Cyber Threat Intelligence

Chapter 8: Security Operations Tools: Detection & Investigation — 4 lessons

• SIEM
• Tools – Packet Analysis
• Tools – File and Malware Analysis
• Tools – Data Analysis & Investigation

Chapter 9: Security Operations Tools: Vulnerability Assessment — 6 lessons

• Tools – Assessment Tools
• Tools – Network Scanning
• Tools – Web App Scanning
• Tools – Vulnerability Scanning
• Tools – Attack Simulations
• Tools – Cloud & Virtualized Assessments

Chapter 10: Vulnerability Scanning Methods — 4 lessons

• Vulnerability Scanning Types
• Vulnerability Scanning Considerations
• Governance Frameworks
• Vulnerability Scanning Response

Chapter 11: Vulnerability Assessment & Prioritization — 2 lessons

• Vulnerability Scoring
• Vulnerability Management

Chapter 12: Application Security & Attack Mitigation — 1 lesson

• Application Security

Chapter 13: Vulnerability Response: Controls & Risk Management — 2 lessons

• Controls
• Risk

Chapter 14: Vulnerability Response: Remediation & Reporting — 3 lessons

• Managing Third-Party Risk
• Remediation Difficulties
• Metrics

Chapter 15: Evidence & Data Protection — 1 lesson

• Evidence

Chapter 16: Incident Response — 3 lessons

• Incident Response
• Incident Response Management
• Incident Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this course?
This course includes over 2.5 hours of expert video training from Tommy Gober, mapped to the current CompTIA CySA+ exam objectives — covering both the CS0-003 and CS0-004 versions of the exam. You access all content through the Total Seminars Training Hub.

How long do I have access to the course?
You have one year of access from your purchase date.

What devices can I use to access the training?
Compatible with all devices and browsers — no special software required.

Is this course aligned to the latest CompTIA CySA+ exam version?
Yes. This course aligns to both CS0-003 and CS0-004, the two CompTIA CySA+ exam versions currently valid. CS0-003 retires in December 2026.

What prior knowledge do I need before starting?
This course is designed for learners who already hold CompTIA Security+ or have equivalent knowledge and want to advance to analyst-level credentials — it builds on foundational IT knowledge rather than re-teaching it. CompTIA doesn’t formally require Security+ to sit the exam, but recommends around four years of hands-on experience in a SOC or vulnerability analyst role.

Can I use this course for classroom or multi-user training?
Single-user licenses are for individual use only and are not valid for classroom instruction. For volume or institutional licensing, call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing.

What happens after I purchase?
You’ll receive an order confirmation email immediately, followed by a second email with login credentials for the Total Seminars Training Hub. Most customers receive access within minutes of purchase. If you don’t receive your access email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.

Educators

Please call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing.
Single-user licenses are not valid for classroom use.

Order Process

After completing your purchase, you will receive:

• E-mail message confirming the order
• A second email with your login credentials for the Total Seminars Training Hub. You have one year of access from your purchase date. Log in at hub.totalsem.com on any device — no software download required. If you don’t receive your access email within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.