The Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) training provides an understanding of the network infrastructure devices, operations, and vulnerabilities of the TCP/IP protocol suite, and basic information security concepts, common network application operations and attacks, the Windows and Linux operating systems, and the types of data that are used to investigate security incidents. After completing this training, you will have the basic knowledge that is required to perform the job role of an associate-level cybersecurity analyst in a threat-centric security operations center (SOC).

This training prepares you for the 200-201 CBROPS v1.2 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Associate certification and the role of a junior or entry-level cybersecurity operations analyst in a SOC. This training also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

Associated Certification:

• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

• Defining the Security Operations Center
• Understanding SOC Metrics
• Understanding SOC Workflow and Automation
• Understanding Windows Operating System Basics
• Understanding Linux Operating System Basics
• Understanding Endpoint Security Technologies
• Understanding Network Infrastructure and Network Security Monitoring Tools
• Understanding Common TCP/IP Attacks
• Exploring Data Type Categories
• Understanding Basic Cryptography Concepts
• Cloud Security Fundamentals
• Securing Cloud Deployments
• Understanding Incident Analysis in a Threat-Centric SOC
• Identifying Common Attack Vectors
• Identifying Malicious Activity
• Identifying Patterns of Suspicious Behavior
• Identifying Resources for Hunting Cyber Threats
• Understanding Event Correlation and Normalization
• Conducting Security Incident Investigations
• Using a Playbook Model to Organize Security Monitoring
• Describing Incident Response

This training is designed for associate-level cybersecurity analysts who are working in security operation centers.

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

• Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
• Working knowledge of the Windows and Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with basics of networking security concepts

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offering:

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)