CBROPS - Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

Course Description 

The Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) training provides an understanding of the network infrastructure devices, operations, and vulnerabilities of the TCP/IP protocol suite, and basic information security concepts, common network application operations and attacks, the Windows and Linux operating systems, and the types of data that are used to investigate security incidents. After completing this training, you will have the basic knowledge that is required to perform the job role of an associate-level cybersecurity analyst in a threat-centric security operations center (SOC).

This training prepares you for the 200-201 CBROPS v1.2 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Associate certification and the role of a junior or entry-level cybersecurity operations analyst in a SOC. This training also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:
Learn the fundamental skills, techniques, technologies, and the hands-on practice necessary to prevent and defend against cyberattacks as part of a SOC team
Prepare for the 200-201 CBROPS v1.2 exam
Earn 30 CE credits toward recertification

Who Should Enroll

This training is designed for associate-level cybersecurity analysts who are working in security operation centers.

What to Expect in the Exam

Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (200-201 CBROPS) v1.2 is a 120-minute exam associated with the Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Associate certification.
This exam tests your knowledge and skills related to:
Security concepts
Security monitoring
Host-based analysis
Network intrusion analysis
Security policies and procedures

Course Objectives

Explain how a Security Operations Center (SOC) operates and describe the different types of services that are performed from a Tier 1 SOC analyst’s perspective.
Explain Network Security Monitoring (NSM) tools that are available to the network security analyst.
Explain the data that is available to the network security analyst.
Describe the basic concepts and uses of cryptography.
Describe security flaws in the TCP/IP protocol and how they can be used to attack networks and hosts.
Understand common endpoint security technologies.
Understand the kill chain and the diamond models for incident investigations, and the use of exploit kits by threat actors.
Identify resources for hunting cyber threats.
Explain the need for event data normalization and event correlation.
Identify the common attack vectors.
Identify malicious activities.
Identify patterns of suspicious behaviors.
Conduct security incident investigations.
Explain the use of a typical playbook in the SOC.
Explain the use of SOC metrics to measure the effectiveness of the SOC.
Explain the use of a workflow management system and automation to improve the effectiveness of the SOC.
Describe a typical incident response plan and the functions of a typical Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT).
Explain the use of Vocabulary for Event Recording and Incident Sharing (VERIS) to document security incidents in a standard format.

Course Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
Working knowledge of the Windows and Linux operating systems
Familiarity with basics of networking security concepts

Course Outline

Defining the Security Operations Center
Understanding SOC Metrics
Understanding SOC Workflow and Automation
Understanding Windows Operating System Basics
Understanding Linux Operating System Basics
Understanding Endpoint Security Technologies
Understanding Network Infrastructure and Network Security Monitoring Tools
Understanding Common TCP/IP Attacks
Exploring Data Type Categories
Understanding Basic Cryptography Concepts
Cloud Security Fundamentals
Securing Cloud Deployments
Understanding Incident Analysis in a Threat-Centric SOC
Identifying Common Attack Vectors
Identifying Malicious Activity
Identifying Patterns of Suspicious Behavior
Identifying Resources for Hunting Cyber Threats
Understanding Event Correlation and Normalization
Conducting Security Incident Investigations
Using a Playbook Model to Organize Security Monitoring

Lab Outline

Explore the Windows Operating System
Explore the Linux Operating System
Explore Endpoint Security
Explore TCP/IP Attacks
Use NSM Tools to Analyze Data Categories
Explore Cryptographic Technologies
Investigate Hacker Methodology
Investigate Browser-Based Attacks
Analyze Suspicious DNS Activity
Explore Security Data for Analysis
Investigate Suspicious Activity Using Security Onion
Hunt Malicious Traffic
Cisco XDR to Splunk Enterprise Integration Simulation
Correlate Event Logs, PCAPs, and Alerts of an Attack
Investigate Advanced Persistent Threats
Explore SOC Playbooks