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CyberOps Associate
CyberOps Associate certification
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification program validates the day-to-day, tactical knowledge and skills that Security Operations Center (SOC) teams need to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.
The CyberOps Associate exam and training cover knowledge and skills related to security concepts, security monitoring, hostbased analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.
What you'll learn:
Required exam and recommended training
This exam tests your knowledge and skills related to security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, security policies and procedures
Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS)
Learn the essential skills, concepts, and technologies to be a contributing member of a Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC) including understanding the IT infrastructure, operations, and vulnerabilities.
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CyberOps Associate success stories
“People always want to know who they're talking to. They want to know if you’re qualified. Cisco certifications give you instant credibility.”
“The guidance I gained from earning the Cisco certification helped— in near real time—to determine what was happening on the job, when I became an SOC operator.”
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CyberOps Associate Essentials webinar series
Register now to view the CyberOps Associate Essentials episodes to learn the necessary skills to establish a successful career in cybersecurity.
The SOC team needs you
Security Operations Center (SOC) teams need skilled workers to safeguard IT infrastructure.
Join our CyberOps community
Access training videos, webinars and the CyberOps community, where you can ask technical questions, join discussions, and receive study tips to help you achieve your CyberOps Associate certification.
Start your CyberOps journey
Step 1: Review
Use the exam topics to evaluate what you already know, identify areas of focus, and build your study plan.
Step 2: Study and train
Once you know which topics your exam will cover, choose a study or training option that works for you.
Step 3: Connect to our community
Your free Cisco Learning Network membership includes free study resources to supplement your learning journey. Access training videos, webinars and the CyberOps community, where you can ask technical questions, join discussions, and receive study tips to help you achieve your CyberOps Associate certification.
Step 4: Practice
Practice with Cisco labs, simulation tools, and sandboxes.
Step 5: Assess
Test your readiness with official CyberOps Associate practice questions.
Step 6: Schedule test
Schedule to take your CyberOps Associate exam online or at a Pearson VUE location available worldwide.
Step 7: Certify
Log in to the Certification Tracking System to see your updated status and claim your digital kit. If this was your final certification exam, congratulations! It’s time to celebrate and tell the world about your accomplishment.
Step 8: Recertify
Keep your certification current and your skills sharp with Continuing Education.
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