Who should attend
This course is designed for an associate-level cybersecurity analyst who is working in security operation centers.
Certifications
This course is part of the following Certifications:
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
Working knowledge of the Windows and Linux operating systems
Familiarity with basics of networking security concepts
The following Cisco course can help you gain the knowledge you need to prepare for this course:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Course Objectives
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Explain how a 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 CSIRT.
Explain the use of VERIS to document security incidents in a standard format.
Describe the Windows operating system features and functionality.
Describe the Linux operating system features and functionality.
This course will help you:
Gain the knowledge and skills to implement protocol that modernizes and tailors your network infrastructure.
Learn hands-on training to streamline, design, and configure security measures to fortify your networks against Cybersecurity attacks.
Outline: Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS)
Defining the Security Operations Center
Understanding Network Infrastructure and Network Security Monitoring Tools
Exploring Data Type Categories
Understanding Basic Cryptography Concepts
Understanding Common TCP/IP Attacks
Understanding Endpoint Security Technologies
Understanding Incident Analysis in a Threat-Centric SOC
Identifying Resources for Hunting Cyber Threats
Understanding Event Correlation and Normalization
Identifying Common Attack Vectors
Identifying Malicious Activity
Identifying Patterns of Suspicious Behavior
Conducting Security Incident Investigations
Using a Playbook Model to Organize Security Monitoring
Understanding SOC Metrics
Understanding SOC Workflow and Automation
Describing Incident Response
Understanding the Use of VERIS
Understanding Windows Operating System Basics
Understanding Linux Operating System Basics
Lab Outline
Configure the Initial Collaboration Lab Environment
Use NSM Tools to Analyze Data Categories
Explore Cryptographic Technologies
Explore TCP/IP Attacks
Explore Endpoint Security
Investigate Hacker Methodology
Hunt Malicious Traffic
Correlate Event Logs, PCAPs, and Alerts of an Attack
Investigate Browser-Based Attacks
Analyze Suspicious DNS Activity
Explore Security Data for Analysis
Investigate Suspicious Activity Using Security Onion
Investigate Advanced Persistent Threats
Explore SOC Playbooks
Explore the Windows Operating System
Explore the Linux Operating System
