Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (CBROPS)

Cost: R2 508.00

Deposit: R627.00

Monthly instalment: R627.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 14 courses (13h 54m) / 3 others (2h)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

Course code: C01054

This course is intended for:

• New or aspiring IT professionals who want to specialise in cybersecurity.
• Experienced IT professionals who want to prove their skills with Cisco and Cisco-adjacent cybersecurity technologies.

You will learn the following skills:

• Security concepts: Demonstrate your knowledge of security terms like malware, threat hunting, and zero trust. Differentiate security concepts such as vulnerability and exploit.
• Security monitoring: Understand the technologies used to monitor cybersecurity. Be able to identify attacks on network, web application, social engineering, and endpoints.
• Host-based analysis: Identify the endpoints and systems protected by cybersecurity. Attribute the sources of cyber attacks and analyze key evidence, like logs and reports.
• Network intrusion analysis: Demonstrate your knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and analysis, including assessing event and alert impact, monitoring traffic, and interpreting regular expressions.

Popular career options include:

• CloudOps Engineer
• CyberOps Analyst
• CyberOps Engineer
• Network Administrator
• Network Automation Engineer
• Network Engineer
• Security Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Systems Engineer

Modules and topics covered:

200-201: Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS)

• CBROPS: The CIA Triad & Security Approaches
• CBROPS: Threat Actors, Security, & Risk Management
• CBROPS: CVSS, Deployments, Access Control, & Data Visibility
• CBROPS: Data Loss, Host Isolation, & Detection Methods
• CBROPS: Attack Surfaces, Vulnerability, & Analysis Tools
• CBROPS: Firewall, Filtering, Visibility, & Control Data
• CBROPS: Data & Attack Types
• CBROPS: Social Engineering, Evasion, Obfuscation, & Certificates
• CBROPS: Host-based Analysis & the Role of Attribution
• CBROPS: Log Evidence, Disk Images, & Malware Analysis Output
• CBROPS: Security Events, Firewall Operations, & Traffic Analysis
• CBROPS: File Extraction, Event Artifacts, & Regular Expressions
• CBROPS: Incident Response, Security Management, & Analysis
• CBROPS: Protected Data, Profiling, Forensics, & IRP

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have a basic understanding of security principles and networking fundamentals.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Beginner.

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Course type: Industry endorsed

Industry partner: Cisco

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment information:

• Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
• At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
• Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.

Exam information:

• External industry exam format: A combination of multiple choice and performance-based questions.
• Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
• Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, and social media.

Exam booking assistance

Depending on the course you are registered for, you will either receive guidance on how to book your exam yourself or, in some cases, our exam team will assist with the booking process. We will advise you on available venues, help secure a seat, and provide confirmation of the date, time, and exam logistics.

Please note that College SA provides discounted exam vouchers for CompTIA exams. For other external exams, we can offer advice, but you will need to book and manage these independently

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning platform that offers engaging content, including interactive videos and quizzes, designed to support real-world learning. Students can study at their own pace while developing practical, career-focused skills.