Cisco CyberOps Associate
Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats through hands-on labs aligned with the Cisco CyberOps Associate certification.
About this course
The CyberOps Associate labs prepare you for the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification. You'll monitor network traffic, detect intrusions, analyze host-based and network-based threats, and apply security policies and procedures.
Topics covered include security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.
What you'll learn
3.0.3 Lab - Identify Running Processes
3.2.11 Lab - Exploring Processes, Threads, Handles, and Windows Registry
3.3.10 Lab - Create User Accounts
3.3.11 Lab - Using Windows PowerShell
3.3.12 Lab - Windows Task Manager
3.3.13 Lab - Monitor and Manage System Resources in Windows
4.2.6 Lab - Working with Text Files in the CLI
4.2.7 Lab - Getting Familiar with the Linux Shell
4.3.4 Lab - Linux Servers
4.4.4 Lab - Locating Log Files
4.5.4 Lab - Navigating the Linux Filesystem and Permission Settings
5.1.5 Lab - Tracing a Route
5.3.7 Lab - Introduction to Wireshark
8.2.8 Lab - Using Wireshark to Examine Ethernet Frames
9.2.6 Lab - Using Wireshark to Observe the TCP 3-Way Handshake
9.3.8 Lab - Exploring Nmap
10.2.7 Lab - Using Wireshark to Examine a UDP DNS Capture
10.4.3 Lab - Using Wireshark to Examine TCP and UDP Captures
10.6.7 Lab - Using Wireshark to Examine HTTP and HTTPS Traffic
17.1.7 Lab - Exploring DNS Traffic
17.2.6 Lab - Attacking a mySQL Database
17.2.7 Lab - Reading Server Logs
21.0.3 Lab - Creating Codes
21.1.6 Lab - Hashing Things Out
21.2.10 Lab - Encrypting and Decrypting Data Using OpenSSL
21.2.11 Lab - Encrypting and Decrypting Data Using a Hacker Tool
21.2.12 Lab - Examining Telnet and SSH in Wireshark
21.4.7 Lab - Certificate Authority Stores
26.1.7 Lab - Snort and Firewall Rules
27.1.5 Lab - Convert Data into a Universal Format
27.2.9 Lab - Regular Expression Tutorial
27.2.10 Lab - Extract an Executable from a PCAP
27.2.12 Lab - Interpret HTTP and DNS Data to Isolate Threat Actor
27.2.14 Lab - Isolate Compromised Host Using 5-Tuple
27.2.15 Lab - Investigating a Malware Exploit
27.2.16 Lab - Investigating an Attack on a Windows Host
No Lab: Launch Cyber Range
What's in this course
Prerequisites
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching)
- Basic cybersecurity knowledge (threats, vulnerabilities, security concepts)
- Familiarity with Linux command-line operations recommended
Best for
- Advanced learners pursuing a career in security operations
- Professionals preparing for the Cisco CyberOps Associate (200-201 CBROPS) certification
- SOC analysts and incident responders building hands-on detection skills
- Learners with networking and cybersecurity fundamentals who want to specialize
This course aligns to the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (200-201 CBROPS) certification, covering security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.
NDG Online provides technical support specifically related to the functionality of the lab environment only. Any questions or concerns regarding the learning material or lab content must be directed to your instructor. Self-paced learners who find they require additional support are encouraged to seek out a course at a local academic institution.
Common questions
Does this course prepare me for a certification?
The course aligns with the Cisco CyberOps Associate (200-201 CBROPS) exam objectives, covering security monitoring, host and network analysis, and SOC procedures.
How long do I have access?
Choose 1, 3, or 6 months of access at purchase. Every option includes the full set of labs.
What experience do I need before starting?
A solid grasp of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching) and basic cybersecurity concepts. Linux command-line familiarity helps in the analysis labs.