CyberOps Associate

Objective

This course introduces you to the exciting and rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, where you will learn how to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats. By the end of this course, you will be prepared to take the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification, positioning yourself for roles in Security Operations Centers (SOC) and other cybersecurity-focused environments. What You Will Learn During this course, you will develop the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to work as a SOC Analyst. You will gain hands-on experience in: - Monitoring and detection of security events and incidents. - Responding effectively to cybersecurity threats. - Analyzing host-based and network-based data to identify malicious activity. - Applying security policies and procedures to secure IT environments. Key Concepts and Terminology You will become familiar with essential cybersecurity concepts, including: SOC (Security Operations Center) – A centralized team that monitors, detects, and responds to security incidents. Malware – Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise systems. Endpoint Threat Analysis – Examination of devices like computers and mobile phones to detect suspicious activities. Network Intrusion Analysis – Investigating and detecting unauthorized access or anomalies within network traffic. Incident Response (IR) – The structured approach to handling and managing the aftermath of a security breach. Cryptography – Techniques for securing information through encryption. Threat Intelligence – Information that helps understand and anticipate cyber threats. Skills You Will Develop Cybersecurity fundamentals and threat detection Malware and endpoint threat analysis Network intrusion detection and analysis Incident response techniques Security policy implementation and monitoring Data and event analysis with SOC metrics Cryptography and secure communications

Content

Module 1: The Danger Module 2: Fighter in the War Against Cybercrime - Checkpoint Exam: Threat Actors and Defenders Group Exam Module 3: The Windows Operating System Module 4: Linux Overview - Checkpoint Exam: Operating System Overview Group Exam Module 5: Network Protocols Module 6: Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) Module 7: Connectivity Verification Module 8: Address Resolution Protocol Module 9: The Transport Layer Module 10: Network Services - Checkpoint Exam: Network Fundamentals Group Exam Module 11: Network Communication Devices Module 12: Network Security Infrastructure - Checkpoint Exam: Network Infrastructure Security Group Exam Module 13: Attackers and Their Tools Module 14: Common Threats and Attacks Module 15: Network Monitoring and Tools Module 16: Attacking the Foundation Module 17: Attacking What We Do - Checkpoint Exam: Threats and Attacks Group Exam Module 18: Understanding Defense Module 19: Access Control Module 20: Threat Intelligence - Checkpoint Exam: Network Defense Group Exam Module 21: Cryptography Module 22: Endpoint Protection Module 23: Endpoint Vulnerability Assessment - Checkpoint Exam: Cryptography and Endpoint Protection Group Exam Module 24: Technologies and Protocols Module 25: Network Security Data - Checkpoint Exam: Protocols and Log Files Group Exam Module 26: Evaluating Alerts Module 27: Working with Network Security Data Module 28: Digital Forensics and Incident Analysis and Response - Checkpoint Exam: Analyzing Security Data Group Exam Cisco Cybersecurity Associate v1.2 Certification Practice Exam - CyberOps Associate 1.0 Practice Final exam - CyberOps Associate 1.0 Final exam