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Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS (200-201) Course

Prepare for the CBROPs (200-201) exam to become a cybersecurity professional and protect your organization’s valuable assets.

(200-201.AP2) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-465-0
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In today’s digital age, cybersecurity threats are deadlier than ever. From ransomware attacks to data breaches, organizations are facing all kinds of notorious risks. That’s where the Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS (200-201) course comes in. You’ll learn the ins and outs of network security, incident response, and threat analysis.  Whether you’re looking to advance your cybersecurity career or gain a valuable skillset, our CBROPS 200-201 exam prep course is the perfect starting point.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Implement network security measures, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems 
  • Utilize advanced malware protection, web security appliances, and email security appliances 
  • Manage security solutions like Cisco Security Management Appliance, Cisco Identity Services Engine, and Security Cloud-Based Solutions 
  • Analyze network data using Cisco NetFlow and implement data loss prevention strategies 
  • Apply the principles of defense-in-depth, confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
  • Conduct risk assessments and manage personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI)
  • Operate security operations centers (SOCs) and utilize playbooks, runbooks, and automation
  • Conduct threat-hunting activities and use tools like honeypots and honeynets
  • Classify intrusion events using frameworks like the Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK

Interactive Lessons

16+ Interactive Lessons | 210+ Quizzes | 172+ Flashcards | 172+ Glossary of terms

Gamified TestPrep

90+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 90+ Post Assessment Questions | 180+ Practice Test Questions

Hands-On Labs

55+ LiveLab | 56+ Video tutorials | 02:06+ Hours

1

Introduction

  • The Cisco CyberOps Associate Certification
  • The Exam Objectives (Domains)
  • Steps to Pass the 200-201 CBROPS Exam
  • Signing Up for the Exam
  • Facts About the Exam
  • About the Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS 200-201 Official Cert Guide
2

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Exploits
  • Network Security Systems
  • Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems
  • Advanced Malware Protection
  • Web Security Appliance
  • Email Security Appliance
  • Cisco Security Management Appliance
  • Cisco Identity Services Engine
  • Security Cloud-Based Solutions
  • Cisco NetFlow
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • The Principles of the Defense-in-Depth Strategy
  • Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability: The CIA Triad
  • Risk and Risk Analysis
  • Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information
  • Principle of Least Privilege and Separation of Duties
  • Security Operations Centers
  • Playbooks, Runbooks, and Runbook Automation
  • Digital Forensics
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
3

Introduction to Cloud Computing and Cloud Security

  • Cloud Computing and the Cloud Service Models
  • Cloud Security Responsibility Models
  • DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and DevSecOps
  • Understanding the Different Cloud Security Threats
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
4

Access Control Models

  • Information Security Principles
  • Subject and Object Definition
  • Access Control Fundamentals
  • Access Control Process
  • Information Security Roles and Responsibilities
  • Access Control Types
  • Access Control Models
  • Access Control Mechanisms
  • Identity and Access Control Implementation
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
5

Types of Attacks and Vulnerabilities

  • Types of Attacks
  • Types of Vulnerabilities
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
6

Fundamentals of Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

  • Cryptography
  • Block and Stream Ciphers
  • Symmetric and Asymmetric Algorithms
  • Hashes
  • Digital Signatures
  • Next-Generation Encryption Protocols
  • IPsec and SSL/TLS
  • Fundamentals of PKI
  • Root and Identity Certificates
  • Revoking Digital Certificates
  • Using Digital Certificates
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
7

Introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

  • What Are VPNs?
  • Site-to-Site vs. Remote-Access VPNs
  • An Overview of IPsec
  • SSL VPNs
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
8

Introduction to Security Operations Management

  • Introduction to Identity and Access Management
  • Security Events and Log Management
  • Asset Management
  • Introduction to Enterprise Mobility Management
  • Configuration and Change Management
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Patch Management
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
9

Fundamentals of Intrusion Analysis

  • Introduction to Incident Response
  • The Incident Response Plan
  • The Incident Response Process
  • Information Sharing and Coordination
  • Incident Response Team Structure
  • Common Artifact Elements and Sources of Security Events
  • Understanding Regular Expressions
  • Protocols, Protocol Headers, and Intrusion Analysis
  • How to Map Security Event Types to Source Technologies
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
10

Introduction to Digital Forensics

  • Introduction to Digital Forensics
  • The Role of Attribution in a Cybersecurity Investigation
  • The Use of Digital Evidence
  • Evidentiary Chain of Custody
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Fundamentals of Microsoft Windows Forensics
  • Fundamentals of Linux Forensics
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
11

Network Infrastructure Device Telemetry and Analysis

  • Network Infrastructure Logs
  • Traditional Firewall Logs
  • NetFlow Analysis
  • Network Packet Capture
  • Network Profiling
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
12

Endpoint Telemetry and Analysis

  • Understanding Host Telemetry
  • Host Profiling
  • Analyzing Windows Endpoints
  • Linux and macOS Analysis
  • Endpoint Security Technologies
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
13

Challenges in the Security Operations Center (SOC)

  • Security Monitoring Challenges in the SOC
  • Additional Evasion and Obfuscation Techniques
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
14

The Art of Data and Event Analysis

  • Normalizing Data
  • Using the 5-Tuple Correlation to Respond to Security Incidents
  • Using Retrospective Analysis and Identifying Malicious Files
  • Mapping Threat Intelligence with DNS and Other Artifacts
  • Using Deterministic Versus Probabilistic Analysis
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
15

Classifying Intrusion Events into Categories

  • Diamond Model of Intrusion
  • Cyber Kill Chain Model
  • The Kill Chain vs. MITRE’s ATT&CK
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions
16

Introduction to Threat Hunting

  • What Is Threat Hunting?
  • The Threat-Hunting Process
  • Threat Hunting and MITRE’s ATT&CK
  • Threat-Hunting Case Study
  • Threat Hunting, Honeypots, Honeynets, and Active Defense
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Review Questions

2

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Exploiting Command Injection Vulnerabilities
  • Using Rainbow Tables
  • Consulting a Vulnerability Database
  • Configuring Dynamic NAT
  • Creating and Applying a Numbered Standard ACL
  • Creating and Applying a Numbered Extended ACL
3

Introduction to Cloud Computing and Cloud Security

  • Simulating a DoS Attack
4

Access Control Models

  • Installing Antivirus Software
  • Enabling AAA Services and Working with Method Lists
  • Implementing Port Security
5

Types of Attacks and Vulnerabilities

  • Understanding Local Privilege Escalation
  • Applying a DNS Capture Filter
  • Configuring a BPDU Guard on a Switch Port
  • Using Maltego
  • Using Shodan to Find Webcams
  • Using Nikto
  • Using Social Engineering Techniques to Plan an Attack
  • Simulating the DDoS Attack
  • Performing ARP Spoofing
  • Cracking a Linux Password Using John the Ripper
  • Performing Active Reconnaissance
  • Performing a Memory-Based Attack
  • Performing a MITM Attack
  • Defending Against a Buffer Overflow Attack
  • Attacking a Website Using XSS Injection
  • Conducting Cross-Site Request Forgery Attacks
6

Fundamentals of Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

  • Using PGP
  • Generating a Symmetric Key
  • Generating an Asymmetric Key
  • Applying Symmetric Key Encryption
  • Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
  • Observing an SHA-Generated Hash Value
  • Examining PKI Certificates
7

Introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

  • Implementing IPsec VPNs through CLI
  • Configuring an SSL Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client VPN
  • Configuring Clientless SSL VPNs on ASA
8

Introduction to Security Operations Management

  • Viewing Event Logs
9

Fundamentals of Intrusion Analysis

  • Using the Armitage Tool for Intrusion Detection
  • Performing Intrusion Detection Using Zeek
  • Capturing a Packet Using Tshark
  • Capturing Network Packets Using tcpdump
10

Introduction to Digital Forensics

  • Using Reverse Engineering
  • Changing the Startup Type of Service
  • Viewing the Windows File Registry
  • Managing NTFS Permissions
  • Using Linux Commands
11

Network Infrastructure Device Telemetry and Analysis

  • Configuring a Router to Use NTP Services
  • Simulating an Eavesdropping Attack Using Wireshark
  • Configuring NetFlow and NetFlow Data Export
12

Endpoint Telemetry and Analysis

  • Showing Logging in to a System
  • Identifying Listening Ports on the Network
  • Using Windows Event Viewer
  • Changing File Permissions
  • Using a Symlink
16

Introduction to Threat Hunting

  • Examining MITRE ATT&CK
  • Setting Up a Honeypot

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The Cisco cybersecurity certification is ideal for individuals aspiring to start a career in cybersecurity operations. It is suitable for entry-level cybersecurity professionals, network security analysts, and anyone interested in understanding cybersecurity fundamentals.

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the CBROPS 200-201 exam. However, having a solid foundation in networking and IT security concepts is recommended. 

To prepare for the exam, enroll in our course for comprehensive coverage of the exam topics and gaining practical experience.

The CBROPS 200-201 exam cost is around $300 and applicable taxes.

The average salary for a Cisco-certified CyberOps Associate varies based on the location and experience. However, entry-level positions offer salaries ranging from $60,000-$80,000 per year.

With a Cisco CyberOps Associate certification, you can pursue various roles in cybersecurity, such as SOC Analyst, Network Security Analyst, and Cybersecurity Specialist.

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