CBROPS

Please note: On February 03, 2026, the exam 200-201 CBROPS will be renamed 200-201 CCNACBR: Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals

The training provides an understanding of network infrastructure devices, TCP/IP protocol suite operations and vulnerabilities, as well as basic information security concepts, common network application operations and attacks, Windows and Linux operating systems, and the types of data used to investigate security incidents.

After completing this training, you will have the foundational knowledge required to perform the role of an Associate Level Cybersecurity Analyst in a threat-centric Security Operations Center (SOC).

Course Contents

• Explain how a SOC operates and describe the different types of services that are performed from a Tier 1 SOC analyst’s perspective 
• 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 the Windows operating system features and functionality 
• Provide an overview of the Linux operating system 
• Understand common endpoint security technologies 
• Explain the network security monitoring (NSM) tools that are available to the network security analyst 
• Describe security flaws in the TCP/IP protocol and how they can be used to attack networks and hosts 
• Explain the data that is available to the network security analyst 
• Describe the basic concepts and uses of cryptography 
• Understand the foundational cloud security practices, including deployment and service models, shared responsibilities, compliance frameworks, and identity and access management, to effectively secure cloud environments against cyberthreats 
• Understand and implement advanced network security, data protection, secure application deployment, continuous monitoring, and effective disaster recovery strategies to secure cloud deployments 
• Understand the kill chain and the diamond models for incident investigations, and the use of exploit kits by threat actors 
• Identify the common attack vectors 
• Identify malicious activities 
• Identify patterns of suspicious behaviors 
• Identify resources for hunting cyber threats 
• Explain the need for event data normalization and event correlation 
• Conduct security incident investigations 
• Explain the use of a typical playbook in the SOC 
• Describe a typical incident response plan and the functions of a typical computer security incident response team (CSIRT) 

You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book. In the Cisco Digital Learning Version, the content of the courseware is integrated into the learning interface instead.

Target Group

This course is designed for associate-level cybersecurity analysts working in security operations centers.

Knowledge Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training course. However, it is recommended that you have the following knowledge and skills before attending this training course:

• Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networks
• Working knowledge of the Windows and Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with the basics of network security concepts

The following Cisco course can help you gain this knowledge:

- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

Course Objective

You will learn the fundamental skills, techniques and technologies required to prevent and defend against cyberattacks as part of a SOC team.

This course prepares you for the Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Associate certification

You are interested in a certification? The course at hand is part of the following certification(s):

Certification as Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate Certification

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Hybrid training

Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Cisco Digital Learning

This course is available in the Cisco Digital Learning Library. These recently developed, multi-modal training events include HD videos moderated by lecturers with stored searchable text and subtitles, as well as a exercises, labs, and explanatory text and graphics. We provide this offer to you via our myExperTeach learning portal. Effective of the activation of the account, access to the courses will be granted for a duration of 6 months. In the case of packet solutions (Cisco Digital Learning Subscriptions), this time period will amount to 12 months.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.