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Certified - CompTIA CYSA+ Audio Course

Dr. Jason Edwards

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Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 131

The CYSA Audio Course is your comprehensive audio training series for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA+) certification. Built for learners who are on the move, this podcast breaks down each domain of the CYSA+ exam in structured, digestible episodes. Whether you're studying during your commute or brushing up at the gym, this PrepCast is designed to reinforce critical skills and exam knowledge with clarity and focus.

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Episode 1: Welcome to the CySA+: Who It’s For and Why It Matters

Episode 1

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 15:25

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 relevant than ever in today’s threat-driven world. You’ll discover who the CySA+ is designed for, what kinds of jobs align with this credential, and how it fits into the broader security certification ecosystem. Whether you’re an aspiring SOC analyst, a transitioning IT professional, or a security enthusiast looking to go pro, this episode lays the foundation for your certification journey.

We’ll also discuss the purpose of this podcast series and how it’s designed to walk you through the entire CySA+ curriculum in audio form. If you're planning to learn while commuting, training at the gym, or just making better use of your downtime, this format is made for you. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of the value of the certification, the structure of the PrepCast, and the mindset that will help you succeed throughout your exam preparation. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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Episode 2: Understanding the CySA+ Exam Structure and Domains

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 17:42

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 CySA+ exam is organized, including how many questions you'll face, what kinds of question formats to expect, and how the four exam domains are weighted. Understanding the layout of the exam is essential for building a study strategy that maximizes your time and strengthens your weakest areas.

We’ll walk you through each of the four domains—Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response and Management, and Reporting and Communication—and explain how they interconnect in real-world scenarios. You’ll also hear about performance-based questions, multiple-choice strategies, and the pacing techniques that test-takers find most effective. This episode gives you a strategic overview so you can approach your CySA+ study plan with purpose and clarity. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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Episode 11: Communicating Cybersecurity to Non-Technical Stakeholders

Episode 11

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 11:35

Technical knowledge alone isn’t enough. As a cybersecurity analyst, your ability to explain threats, risks, and remediation strategies to non-technical audiences can make or break your effectiveness. In this episode, we explore how to communicate clearly and professionally with managers, executives, clients, and legal teams—people who need actionable information but don’t speak your technical language.

We’ll walk through tips for translating cyber terminology into business language, framing incidents in terms of operational or financial impact, and choosing the right level of detail for different audiences. Whether you’re writing a report, delivering a briefing, or representing your team in a meeting, this episode will help you develop the communication skills needed to bridge the gap between technology and leadership. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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Episode 101: Attack Surface Management in Action

Episode 101

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 14:45

You can't protect what you can't see. In this episode, we explore the evolving discipline of attack surface management (ASM)—a proactive process that helps security teams identify, map, and reduce the ways in which an attacker could compromise an organization. You'll learn how ASM incorporates both internal and external assets, including shadow IT, exposed APIs, forgotten subdomains, and misconfigured cloud services.

We cover techniques like edge discovery, passive reconnaissance, and penetration testing, and explain how these tactics are used to reduce exposure before adversaries can exploit it. Bug bounty programs, red team simulations, and security control testing also come into focus as we examine how modern organizations view their digital footprint as an active battleground. If you want to understand where real-world threats originate and how defenders preempt them, this episode is your blueprint. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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Episode 102: Secure Coding Best Practices for Analysts

Episode 102

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 15:13

You don’t need to be a developer to influence secure code—but you do need to understand what secure coding looks like. In this episode, we break down the most important secure development practices that analysts should know when evaluating application risk or reviewing vulnerability reports. Topics include input validation, output encoding, secure session management, proper authentication handling, and safe data storage.

We also explore the role of parameterized queries in preventing injection attacks, and how analysts can spot common coding patterns that introduce vulnerabilities. Whether you're working with developers, reviewing scanner output, or helping write security requirements for new applications, this episode equips you to ask the right questions—and guide teams toward code that is resilient against attack. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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Episode 103: Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Episode 103

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 14:05

Security that begins in production is already behind schedule. In this episode, we take a holistic view of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), explaining how security is integrated into every phase of software creation—from planning and design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. You'll learn how threat modeling, secure coding standards, automated testing, and static/dynamic analysis help catch vulnerabilities early—before attackers do.

We’ll also explore how DevSecOps practices bring security into the CI/CD pipeline, and how analysts collaborate with development teams to define and enforce controls. This episode prepares you to speak fluently about software security during assessments, audits, and CySA+ scenario questions. More importantly, it positions you as a partner to engineering—not just an obstacle. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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Episode 104: Threat Modeling for Analysts

Episode 104

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 13:59

What if you could anticipate the attacker’s plan before they even launch it? In this episode, we introduce threat modeling as a method for identifying and prioritizing potential threats based on how applications and systems are designed. You’ll learn how threat modeling is performed using techniques like STRIDE, kill chain analysis, and data flow diagrams—and how it’s used to predict, prevent, and mitigate attacks before code is deployed or systems are exposed.

We also cover how security analysts contribute to threat modeling sessions, map identified threats to vulnerabilities, and ensure countermeasures are realistic and effective. Threat modeling is not just a development task—it’s an ongoing, collaborative process that gives defenders a tactical edge. Whether you’re preparing for CySA+ or joining cross-functional design reviews, this episode gives you the language and structure to analyze risk proactively. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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Episode 105: Domain 2 Review – From Scanning to Secure Development

Episode 105

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 13:38

Before moving forward, it’s time to reflect. In this comprehensive recap, we walk through the critical knowledge areas covered in Domain 2: Vulnerability Management. From scanning types and validation workflows to secure coding, asset prioritization, compensating controls, and risk decisions—you’ll get a structured review that reinforces everything you’ve learned so far.

We’ll also offer tips for navigating CySA+ questions in this domain, including common traps, terminology misuses, and how to distinguish between technical flaws and contextual weaknesses. Whether you’re preparing for the exam or consolidating your on-the-job skills, this episode wraps up Domain 2 with clarity, confidence, and momentum for what’s next. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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Episode 106: Domain 3 Overview – Mastering Incident Response and Management

Episode 106

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 14:50

Welcome to Domain 3 of the CySA+ PrepCast, where we move from prevention and vulnerability management into response and containment. In this episode, we provide an overview of what incident response means in modern organizations and how it’s structured in the CySA+ exam. You’ll learn how incident response differs from general troubleshooting, and why having a clear plan, chain of command, and communication strategy is just as important as having technical tools.

We also explain how Domain 3 connects with everything you've learned so far: indicators of compromise, attack patterns, vulnerability assessments, and stakeholder reporting. Whether you're working in a SOC, joining a CSIRT team, or preparing for CySA+ certification, this episode sets the foundation for understanding how professionals prepare for, detect, contain, and recover from real security events. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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Episode 107: Cyber Kill Chains – From Recon to Exploitation

Episode 107

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 14:26

To stop an attack, you must understand its progression. In this episode, we explore the Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain—a widely used framework that maps the stages of a cyberattack from initial reconnaissance through delivery, exploitation, command and control, and beyond. You’ll learn how attackers move through each phase, and how defenders can detect and disrupt their efforts at multiple points along the chain.

We also discuss how kill chain thinking supports proactive defense, threat hunting, and tailored response strategies. Whether you're analyzing alerts in a SIEM or writing an executive summary after a breach, understanding the attacker’s lifecycle allows you to tell a more accurate, actionable story. This episode builds your analytical awareness and prepares you for scenario-based CySA+ questions involving multi-stage attacks. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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