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CISCO CyberOps Associate CBROPS

Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS)

Develop the know-how to monitor, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.
This course introduces the core security concepts and skills needed to configure and troubleshoot computer networks and help ensure the integrity of devices and data.
Uncovering cybercrime, cyber espionage, and other networking threats are just some of the exciting cybersecurity jobs spanning across every industry. Learn the skills to join this fast-growing field and take advantage of the opportunities found in security operation centers. Feel confident that you are helping make the world a safer place by pursuing a role in this field.
In this course you will learn security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies procedures. This course also aligns with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework to support consistent communication language for cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development.
This course aligns with the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (CBROPS) certification.
Candidates need to pass the 200-201 CBROPS exam to achieve the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification.
The CBROPS exam tests a candidate’s knowledge and skills related to security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.

You’ll Learn These Core Skills:

- Deepen knowledge in how best to detect and respond to security incidents.
- Gain job-ready, practical skills in cybersecurity operations.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Prepare for Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate Certification.

Course Outline

Module 1. The Danger

Introduction
War Stories
Threat Actors
Threat Impact
The Danger Summary

Module 2. Fighters in the War Against Cybercrime

Introduction
The Modern Security Operations Center
Becoming a Defender
Fighters in the War Against Cybercrime Summary

Module 3. The Windows Operating System

Module 4. Linux Overview

Module 5. Network Protocols

Introduction
Network Communication Process
Communication Protocols
Data Encapsulation
Network Protocols Summary

Module 6. Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP)

Module 7. Principles of Network Security

Introduction
ICMP
Ping and Traceroute Utilities
Connectivity Verification Summary

Module 8. Address Resolution Protocol

Introduction
MAC and IP
ARP
ARP Issues
Address Resolution Protocol Summary

Module 9. The Transport Layer

Introduction
Transport Layer Characteristics
Transport Layer Session Establishment
Transport Layer Reliability
The Transport Layer Summary

Module 10. Network Services

Module 11. Network Communication Devices

Introduction
Network Devices
Wireless Communications
Network Communication Devices Summary

Module 12. Network Security Infrastructure

Introduction
Network Topologies
Security Devices
Security Services
Network Security Infrastructure Summary

Module 13. Attackers and Their Tools

Introduction
Who is Attacking Our Network?
Threat Actor Tools
Attackers and Their Tools Summary

Module 14. Common Threats and Attacks

Introduction
Malware
Common Network Attacks – Reconnaissance, Access, and Social Engineering
Network Attacks – Denial of Service, Buffer Overflows, and Evasion
Common Threats and Attacks Summary

Module 15. Observing Network Operation

Introduction
Introduction to Network Monitoring
Introduction to Network Monitoring Tools
Network Monitoring and Tools Summary

Module 16. Attacking the Foundation

Introduction
IP PDU Details
IP Vulnerabilities
TCP and UDP Vulnerabilities
Attacking the Foundation Summary

Module 17. Attacking What We Do

Introduction
IP Services
Enterprise Services
Attacking What We Do Summary

Module 18. Understanding Defense

Introduction
Defense-in-Depth
Security Policies, Regulations, and Standards
Understanding Defense Summary

Module 19. Access Control

Introduction
Access Control Concepts
AAA usage and operation
Access Control Summary

Module 20. Threat Intelligence

Introduction
Information Sources
Threat Intelligence Services
Threat Intelligence Summary

Module 21. Cryptography

Introduction
Integrity and Authenticity
Confidentiality
Public Key Cryptography
Authorities and the PKI Trust System
Applications and Impacts of Cryptography
Cryptography Summary

Module 22. Endpoint Protection

Introduction
Antimalware Protection
Host-based Intrusion Prevention
Application Security
Endpoint Protection Summary

Module 23. Endpoint Vulnerability Assessment

Introduction
Network and Server Profiling
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
Secure Device Management
Information Security Management Systems
Endpoint Vulnerability Assessment Summary

Module 24. Technologies and Protocols

Introduction
Monitoring Common Protocols
Security Technologies
Technologies and Protocols Summary

Module 25. Network Security Data

Introduction
Types of Security Data
End Device Logs
Network Logs
Network Security Data Summary

Module 26. Evaluating Alerts

Introduction
Source of Alerts
Overview of Alert Evaluation
Evaluating Alerts Summary

Module 27. Working with Network Security Data

Introduction
A Common Data Platform
Investigating Network Data
Enhancing the Work of the Cybersecurity Analyst
Working with Network Security Data Summary

Module 28. Digital Forensics and Incident Analysis and Response

Introduction
Evidence Handling and Attack Attribution
The Cyber Kill Chain
The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
Incident Response
Digital Forensics and Incident Analysis and Response Summary
Prepare for Your Exam and Launch Your Career!

What you will learn

Explain network security.
Explain the various types of threats and attacks.
Explain tools and procedures to mitigate the effects of malware and common network attacks.
Configure command authorization using privilege levels and role-based CLI.
Implement the secure management and monitoring of network devices.
Configure AAA to secure a network.
Explain how firewalls are implemented to provide network security.
Explain endpoint vulnerabilities and protection methods
Implement security measures to mitigate Layer 2 attacks
Explain how cryptography is used to ensure data integrity and authenticity
Explain the purpose of VPNs.
Configure a site-to-site IPsec VPN, with pre-shared key authentication, using CLI.
Implement an ASA firewall configuration.
Describe the various techniques and tools for network security

Audience profile

The CyberOps Associate course is designed for Cisco Networking Academy® students who are seeking careeroriented, entry-level security analyst skills.
Target students include individuals enrolled in technology degree programs at institutions of higher education and IT professionals who want to pursue a career in the Security
Operation Center (SOC).
Learners in this course are exposed to all of the foundational knowledge required to detect, analyze, and escalate basic cybersecurity threats using common open-source tools.