Course spotlight — Cisco CyberOps Associate certification
Become proficient in SOC Cybersecurity and achieve your exam in just 5 days.
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What is the CyberOps Associate certification? Could it be right for you?
Let's take a look.
What is Cisco CyberOps Associate?
Previously known as CCNA Cyber Ops, the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification attests that you are proficient in working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, especially when it comes to incident detection and response.
This course takes you through fundamental Cybersecurity Operations skills such as security monitoring, host-based analysis, and network intrusion analysis, as well as security policies and procedures relevant for SOC teams.
Who should take CyberOps Associate?
This certification is aimed at professionals who aim to specialise in Cybersecurity Operations, especially within a Security Operations Center, and become Cybersecurity Analysts, SOC Analysts, or similar roles.
Before taking this course, you should be familiar with basic Networking Security concepts, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking.
Our courses are taught by Cisco Certified Trainers and use the latest official curriculum, so you know your training is in good hands!
How long does the course take?
At Firebrand, we specialise in accelerated courses. This course takes only 5 days, including the exam.
Where is the course delivered?
We can offer this course in a residential setting with 24-hour lab access and accommodations and meals included, as well as online — taught live, nothing prerecorded! Follow this link to inquire for yourself and contact us here for bespoke team training.
What will you learn?
The latest version of this course has 20 modules and 15 labs for hands-on practice.
The CyberOps Associate curriculum includes:
- Network Infrastructure
- Network Security Monitoring Tools
- Basic Cryptography
- Common TCP/IP Attacks
- Incident Analysis in a Threat-Centric SOC
- Common Attack Vectors
- Identifying Malicious Activity
- Identifying Patterns of Suspicious Behavior
- SOC Metrics
- The use of VERIS
- Linux OS Basics
and many more interesting topics!
Does this course include an exam?
Yes. As part of this accelerated course, you can sit the official CBROPS 200-201 exam, Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals at the Firebrand Training Centre and return to work certified!
Interested?
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