CCNA Cybersecurity Operations (CyberOPs) is End Of Life (EoF) and It upgrade to CyberOps Associate Course.
Introduction
Today’s organizations are challenged with rapidly detecting cybersecurity breaches and effectively responding to
security incidents. Teams of people in Security Operations Centers (SOCs) keep a vigilant eye on security systems,
protecting their organizations by detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats. CCNA Cybersecurity Operations
prepares candidates to begin a career working with associate-level cybersecurity analysts within security operations
centers.
Target Audience
The Cisco CCNA® Cybersecurity Operations v1.1 (CyberOps) course is designed for Cisco Networking Academy®
students seeking career-oriented, 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).
Prerequisites
CCNA Cybersecurity Operations students should have the following skills and knowledge:
- PC and Internet navigation skills
- Basic Windows and Linux system concepts
- Basic Networking concepts
- Binary and Hexadecimal understanding
- Awareness of basic programming concepts
- Awareness of basic SQL queries
Target Certifications
This course aligns with the CCNA Cyber Ops certification. Candidates need to pass the 210-250 SECFND exam and
the 210-255 SECOPS exam to achieve the CCNA Cyber Ops certification.
Curriculum Description
The course has many features to help students understand these concepts:
- Rich multimedia content, including interactive activities, videos, games, and quizzes, addresses a variety of learning styles and help stimulate learning and increase knowledge retention
- Virtual environments simulate real-world cybersecurity threat scenarios and create opportunities for ethical hacking, security monitoring, analysis and resolution
- Hands-on labs help students develop critical thinking and complex problem solving skills
- Innovative assessments provide immediate feedback to support the evaluation of knowledge and acquired skills
- Technical concepts are explained using language that works well for learners at all levels and embedded
- interactive activities break up reading of the content and help reinforce understanding
- The curriculum encourages students to consider additional IT education, but also emphasizes applied skills and hands-on experience
- Cisco Packet Tracer activities are designed for use with Packet Tracer 7.0 or later.
Curriculum Objectives
CCNA Cybersecurity Operations v1.1 covers knowledge and skills needed to successfully handle the tasks, duties,
and responsibilities of an associate-level Security Analyst working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
Upon completion of the CCNA Cybersecurity Operations v1.1 course, students will be able to perform the following
tasks:
- Install virtual machines to create a safe environment for implementing and analyzing cybersecurity threat events.
- Explain the role of the Cybersecurity Operations Analyst in the enterprise.
- Explain the Windows Operating System features and characteristics needed to support cybersecurity analyses.
- Explain the features and characteristics of the Linux Operating System.
- Analyze the operation of network protocols and services.
- Explain the operation of the network infrastructure.
- Classify the various types of network attacks.
- Use network monitoring tools to identify attacks against network protocols and services.
- Use various methods to prevent malicious access to computer networks, hosts, and data.
- Explain the impacts of cryptography on network security monitoring.
- Explain how to investigate endpoint vulnerabilities and attacks.
- Evaluate network security alerts.
- Analyze network intrusion data to identify compromised hosts and vulnerabilities.
- Apply incident response models to manage network security incidents.
Course Outline
| Chapter/Section | Goals/Objectives |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1. Cybersecurity and the Security Operations Center | Explain the role of the Cybersecurity Operations Analyst in the enterprise. |
| 1.1 The Danger | Explain why networks and data are attacked. |
| 1.2 Fighters in the War Against Cybercrime | Explain how to prepare for a career in Cybersecurity operations. |
| Chapter 2. Windows Operating System | Explain the Windows Operating System features and characteristics needed to support cybersecurity analyses. |
| 2.1 Windows Overview | Explain the operation of the Windows Operating System. |
| 2.2 Windows Administration | Explain how to secure Windows endpoints. |
| Chapter 3. Linux Operating System | Explain the features and characteristics of the Linux Operating System. |
| 3.1 Using Linux | Perform basic operations in the Linux shell. |
| 3.2 Linux Administration | Perform basic Linux administration tasks. |
| 3.3 Linux Clients | Perform basic security-related tasks on a Linux host. |
| Chapter 4. Network Protocols and Services | Analyze the operation of network protocols and services. |
| 4.1 Network Protocols | Explain how protocols enable network operations. |
| 4.2 Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) | Explain how the Ethernet and IP protocols support network communication. |
| 4.3 Connectivity Verification | Use common testing utilities to verify and test network connectivity. |
| 4.4 Address Resolution Protocol | Explain how the address resolution protocol enables communication on a network. |
| 4.5 The Transport Layer and Network Services | Explain how transport layer protocols and network services support network functionality. |
| 4.6 Network Services | Explain how network services enable network functionality |
| Chapter 5. Network Infrastructure | Explain the operation of the network infrastructure. |
| 5.1 Network Communication Devices | Explain how network devices enable wired and wireless network communication. |
| 5.2 Network Security Infrastructure | Explain how devices and services are used to enhance network security. |
| 5.3 Network Representations | Explain how networks and network topologies are represented. |
| Chapter 6. Principles of Network Security | Classify the various types of network attacks. |
| 6.1 Attackers and Their Tools | Explain how networks are attacked. |
| 6.2 Common Threats and Attacks | Explain the various types of threats and attacks. |
| Chapter 7. Network Attacks: A Deeper Look | Use network monitoring tools to identify attacks that against network protocols and services. |
| 7.1 Observing Network Operation | Explain network traffic monitoring. |
| 7.2 Attacking the Foundation | Explain how TCP/IP vulnerabilities enable network attacks. |
| 7.3 Attacking What We Do | Explain how common network applications and services are vulnerable to attack. |
| Chapter 8. Protecting the Network | Use various methods to prevent malicious access to computer networks, hosts, and data. |
| 8.1 Understanding Defense | Explain approaches to network security defense. |
| 8.2 Access Control | Explain access control as a method of protecting a network. |
| 8.3 Network Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention | Explain how firewalls and other devices prevent network intrusions. |
| 8.4 Content Filtering | Explain how content filtering prevents unwanted data from entering the network. |
| 8.5 Threat Intelligence | Use various intelligence sources to locate current security threats. |
| Chapter 9. Cryptography and the Public Key Infrastructure | Explain the impacts of cryptography on network security monitoring. |
| 9.1 Cryptography | Use tools to encrypt and decrypt data. |
| 9.2 Public Key Cryptography | Explain how the public key infrastructure (PKI) supports network security. |
| Chapter 10. Endpoint Security and Analysis | Explain how to investigate endpoint vulnerabilities and attacks. |
| 10.1 Endpoint Protection | Use a tool to generate a malware analysis report. |
| 10.2 Endpoint Vulnerability Assessment | Classify endpoint vulnerability assessment information. |
| Chapter 11. Security Monitoring | Evaluate network security alerts. |
| 11.1 Technologies and Protocols | Explain how security technologies affect security monitoring. |
| 11.2 Log Files | Explain the types of log files used in security monitoring |
| Chapter 12. Intrusion Data Analysis | Analyze network intrusion data to identify compromised hosts and vulnerabilities |
| 12.1 Data Collection | Explain how security-related data is collected. |
| 12.2 Data Preparation | Arrange a variety of log files in preparation for intrusion data analysis. |
| 12.3 Data Analysis | Analyze intrusion data to determine the source of an attack. |
| Chapter 13. Incident Response and Handling | Explain how network security incidents are handled by CSIRTs. |
| 13.1 Incident Response Models | Apply incident response models to an intrusion event. |
| 13.2 CSIRTs and NIST 800-61r2 | Apply standards specified in NIST 800-61r2 to a computer security incident. |
| 13.3 Case-Based Practice | Given a set of logs, isolate a threat actor and recommend an incident response plan. |
