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CyberOps Associate
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Admission open
Detect, analyse and escalate cybersecurity threats with open-source tools: preparation for associate-level analyst work in a security operations centre (SOC).
About this course
Today's organisations are challenged with rapidly detecting cybersecurity breaches and effectively responding to security incidents. Teams of people in Security Operations Centers (SOCs) keep a vigilant eye on security systems, protecting their organisations by detecting and responding to cybersecurity exploits and threats.
CyberOps Associate prepares candidates to begin a career working as associate-level cybersecurity analysts within security operations centres.
Target certification
This course aligns with the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (CBROPS) certification. Candidates need to pass the 200-201 CBROPS exam, which tests security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.
Where it fits
Who it is for
- Students in technology degree programmes seeking entry-level security analyst skills
- IT professionals who want a career in a Security Operation Center (SOC)
Before you start
- PC and internet navigation skills
- Basic Windows and Linux system concepts
- Basic understanding of computer networks
- Binary and hexadecimal understanding
- Familiarity with Cisco Packet Tracer
How the course works
- Twenty-eight modules, each made of topics.
- Modules emphasise critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and the practical application of skills.
- Each module has a lab or Packet Tracer activity that shows the learner's mastery before a graded quiz or exam.
- Check Your Understanding quizzes do not affect the overall grade.
- Interactive activities, videos and quizzes for different learning styles.
- Virtual environments simulate real-world threat scenarios for security monitoring, analysis and resolution.
- Hands-on labs and assessments with immediate feedback.
- Cisco Packet Tracer activities use Packet Tracer 7.3.0 or later.