About this course

The Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification program focuses on the most current operational skills and the knowledge you need for real jobs in security operations centers (SOCs). SOC analysts serve as the first line of defense against cybersecurity threats, preventing and detecting threats to defend your organization.

The CyberOps Associate course and exam cover knowledge and skills related to security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures. The course, Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals, helps candidates prepare for this exam.

This course is designed for those who seek entry-level security analyst skills oriented toward a career. Upon completing the course, students will be prepared to take the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification exam.

As an added benefit, access to all material available in NetAcad associated with this course will be provided, as well as practical scenarios using Kali Linux and Security Onion distributions, which incorporate specialized tools for penetration testing and auditing, as well as tools for analysis, classification and alert monitoring.

Target Audience

The Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate course is aimed at a variety of professionals and students interested in the field of cybersecurity. This includes:

• Cybersecurity analysts: Cybersecurity analysts work in Security Operations Centers (SOC) and are the first line of defense against cybersecurity threats.

• Network engineers: Network engineers seeking to expand their cybersecurity skills and knowledge can benefit from this course.

• Network administrators: Network administrators who want to better understand security threats and how to mitigate them can find this course useful.

No specific prior knowledge is required for this course, although it is always recommended to have some knowledge of systems and network administration to maximize the benefit of the training.

What is included

This official course is the one recommended by Cisco for preparation for the official 200-201 certification exam, which is included in the course price for all students who meet the eligibility criteria established by Cisco to obtain the corresponding discount voucher.

• Online: The online course will give the student access to course content, in Spanish, on the e-learning platform for 1 year from the start date and 6 months of tutoring.

• Webinar: Includes access to all content, recorded sessions and 16 webinar sessions in addition to the training. During these sessions, the instructor will address the most relevant aspects of each chapter, propose practical scenarios and answer questions.