By Andrew Stibbards | 12 Min Video

The Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) v1.0 course teaches you security concepts, common network and application operations and attacks, and the types of data needed to investigate security incidents.

This course helps you prepare for the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification and the role of a Junior or Entry-level cybersecurity operations analyst in a SOC. Achieving the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification ignites your career in cybersecurity operations.

To earn the CyberOps Associate certification, you pass one exam that covers the fundamentals of cybersecurity operations, skills, and procedures.

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CBROPS Certification Overview

Outlines the goals of the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification.

Aimed at individuals pursuing security operations center (SOC) roles.

Core Topics Covered

Security concepts, monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies/procedures.

Basic understanding of attack vectors, threat intelligence, and malware analysis.

Exam Preparation Tips

Overview of exam format, question types, and recommended training resources.

Suggests hands-on lab practice and familiarity with tools like Wireshark, Cisco Umbrella, and AMP.

Career Relevance

Highlights the CBROPS cert as a foundational stepping-stone into cybersecurity operations roles.

Good for new entrants to the field or transitioning from networking backgrounds.

Instructor Bio:

Andrew Stibbards studied at Northern Virginia Community College from 2007-2011, where he studied Computer Science and English. Afterward, he worked in the DC-Metro area providing network and user support to over 30 companies. He was responsible for user support, maintenance, design, and implementation. After being hired by Sunset Learning in early 2013, he received his training under the supervision of the SLI instructors. He has experience with installation, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting medium-size routes and switches networks. Andrew teaches all courses in the CCNA and CCNP Routing and Switching track, and the CCNA Wireless and Security. He also teaches deployment tactics for basic and advanced wireless networks.