200-201.AP2
Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS (200-201)
Prepare for the CBROPs (200-201) exam to become a cybersecurity professional and protect your organization’s valuable assets.
- Practice in 55 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 16 Interactive Lessons and 134 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 326 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
55 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
16Interactive Lessons
134Topics
55LiveLab
326Practice Test Questions
172Flashcards
172Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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In today’s digital age, cybersecurity threats are deadlier than ever. From ransomware attacks to data breaches, organizations are facing all kinds of notorious risks. That’s where the Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS (200-201) course comes in. You’ll learn the ins and outs of network security, incident response, and threat analysis. Whether you’re looking to advance your cybersecurity career or gain a valuable skillset, our CBROPS 200-201 exam prep course is the perfect starting point.
- Implement network security measures, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Utilize advanced malware protection, web security appliances, and email security appliances
- Manage security solutions like Cisco Security Management Appliance, Cisco Identity Services Engine, and Security Cloud-Based Solutions
- Analyze network data using Cisco NetFlow and implement data loss prevention strategies
- Apply the principles of defense-in-depth, confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
- Conduct risk assessments and manage personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI)
- Operate security operations centers (SOCs) and utilize playbooks, runbooks, and automation
- Conduct threat-hunting activities and use tools like honeypots and honeynets
- Classify intrusion events using frameworks like the Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK
Course Highlights
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16 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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55 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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326 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
16 Interactive Lessons · 134 topics01 Introduction 6 topics +
- The Cisco CyberOps Associate Certification
- The Exam Objectives (Domains)
- Steps to Pass the 200-201 CBROPS Exam
- Signing Up for the Exam
- Facts About the Exam
- About the Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS 200-201 Official Cert Guide
02 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 22 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Exploits
- Network Security Systems
- Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems
- Advanced Malware Protection
- Web Security Appliance
- Email Security Appliance
- Cisco Security Management Appliance
- Cisco Identity Services Engine
- Security Cloud-Based Solutions
- Cisco NetFlow
- Data Loss Prevention
- The Principles of the Defense-in-Depth Strategy
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability: The CIA Triad
- Risk and Risk Analysis
- Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information
- Principle of Least Privilege and Separation of Duties
- Security Operations Centers
- Playbooks, Runbooks, and Runbook Automation
- Digital Forensics
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Introduction to Cloud Computing and Cloud Security 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Cloud Computing and the Cloud Service Models
- Cloud Security Responsibility Models
- DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and DevSecOps
- Understanding the Different Cloud Security Threats
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Access Control Models 11 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Information Security Principles
- Subject and Object Definition
- Access Control Fundamentals
- Access Control Process
- Information Security Roles and Responsibilities
- Access Control Types
- Access Control Models
- Access Control Mechanisms
- Identity and Access Control Implementation
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Types of Attacks and Vulnerabilities 4 topics · 16 LiveLab +
- Types of Attacks
- Types of Vulnerabilities
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
16 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Fundamentals of Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) 13 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Cryptography
- Block and Stream Ciphers
- Symmetric and Asymmetric Algorithms
- Hashes
- Digital Signatures
- Next-Generation Encryption Protocols
- IPsec and SSL/TLS
- Fundamentals of PKI
- Root and Identity Certificates
- Revoking Digital Certificates
- Using Digital Certificates
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- What Are VPNs?
- Site-to-Site vs. Remote-Access VPNs
- An Overview of IPsec
- SSL VPNs
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Introduction to Security Operations Management 9 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Identity and Access Management
- Security Events and Log Management
- Asset Management
- Introduction to Enterprise Mobility Management
- Configuration and Change Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Patch Management
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Fundamentals of Intrusion Analysis 11 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Incident Response
- The Incident Response Plan
- The Incident Response Process
- Information Sharing and Coordination
- Incident Response Team Structure
- Common Artifact Elements and Sources of Security Events
- Understanding Regular Expressions
- Protocols, Protocol Headers, and Intrusion Analysis
- How to Map Security Event Types to Source Technologies
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Introduction to Digital Forensics 9 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Digital Forensics
- The Role of Attribution in a Cybersecurity Investigation
- The Use of Digital Evidence
- Evidentiary Chain of Custody
- Reverse Engineering
- Fundamentals of Microsoft Windows Forensics
- Fundamentals of Linux Forensics
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Network Infrastructure Device Telemetry and Analysis 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Network Infrastructure Logs
- Traditional Firewall Logs
- NetFlow Analysis
- Network Packet Capture
- Network Profiling
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Endpoint Telemetry and Analysis 7 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Understanding Host Telemetry
- Host Profiling
- Analyzing Windows Endpoints
- Linux and macOS Analysis
- Endpoint Security Technologies
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Challenges in the Security Operations Center (SOC) 4 topics +
- Security Monitoring Challenges in the SOC
- Additional Evasion and Obfuscation Techniques
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
14 The Art of Data and Event Analysis 7 topics +
- Normalizing Data
- Using the 5-Tuple Correlation to Respond to Security Incidents
- Using Retrospective Analysis and Identifying Malicious Files
- Mapping Threat Intelligence with DNS and Other Artifacts
- Using Deterministic Versus Probabilistic Analysis
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
15 Classifying Intrusion Events into Categories 5 topics +
- Diamond Model of Intrusion
- Cyber Kill Chain Model
- The Kill Chain vs. MITRE’s ATT&CK
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
16 Introduction to Threat Hunting 7 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- What Is Threat Hunting?
- The Threat-Hunting Process
- Threat Hunting and MITRE’s ATT&CK
- Threat-Hunting Case Study
- Threat Hunting, Honeypots, Honeynets, and Active Defense
- Review All Key Topics
- Review Questions
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
55 LiveLabs- Exploiting Command Injection Vulnerabilities
- Using Rainbow Tables
- Consulting a Vulnerability Database
- Configuring Dynamic NAT
- Creating and Applying a Numbered Standard ACL
- Creating and Applying a Numbered Extended ACL
- Simulating a DoS Attack
- Installing Antivirus Software
- Enabling AAA Services and Working with Method Lists
- Implementing Port Security
- Understanding Local Privilege Escalation
- Applying a DNS Capture Filter
- Configuring a BPDU Guard on a Switch Port
- Footprinting a Website
- Using Shodan to Find Webcams
- Using Nikto
- Using Social Engineering Techniques to Plan an Attack
- Simulating the DDoS Attack
- Performing ARP Spoofing
- Cracking a Linux Password Using John the Ripper
- Performing Active Reconnaissance
- Performing a Memory-Based Attack
- Performing a MITM Attack
- Defending Against a Buffer Overflow Attack
- Attacking a Website Using XSS Injection
- Conducting Cross-Site Request Forgery Attacks
- Using PGP
- Generating a Symmetric Key
- Generating an Asymmetric Key
- Applying Symmetric Key Encryption
- Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
- Observing an SHA-Generated Hash Value
- Examining PKI Certificates
- Implementing IPsec VPNs through CLI
- Configuring an SSL Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client VPN
- Configuring Clientless SSL VPNs on ASA
- Viewing Event Logs
- Using the Armitage Tool for Intrusion Detection
- Performing Intrusion Detection Using Zeek
- Capturing a Packet Using Tshark
- Capturing Network Packets Using tcpdump
- Using Reverse Engineering
- Changing the Startup Type of Service
- Viewing the Windows File Registry
- Managing NTFS Permissions
- Using Linux Commands
- Configuring a Router to Use NTP Services
- Simulating an Eavesdropping Attack Using Wireshark
- Configuring NetFlow and NetFlow Data Export
- Showing Logging in to a System
- Identifying Listening Ports on the Network
- Using Windows Event Viewer
- Changing File Permissions
- Using a Symlink
- Examining MITRE ATT&CK
- Setting Up a Honeypot
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03 / Exam details
Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS (200-201) Details
Prepare yourself for a career in cybersecurity and become a certified Cisco CyberOps Associate with the comprehensive Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS (200-201) course. Designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge, this course covers cybersecurity principles through interactive lessons, quizzes, test preps, and hands-on labs. With a focus on preventing, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents, this course will prepare you for the exam and pave the way for associate-level job roles in security operations centers (SOCs).
Questions
95-105
(per exam)
Duration
120 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
70%
(scaled score)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple Choice questions
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
326 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
200-201.AP2
Cisco credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
Who should take the Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS 200-201 exam?+
The Cisco cybersecurity certification is ideal for individuals aspiring to start a career in cybersecurity operations. It is suitable for entry-level cybersecurity professionals, network security analysts, and anyone interested in understanding cybersecurity fundamentals.
What are the prerequisites for taking the CBROPS 200-201 exam? +
There are no formal prerequisites for taking the CBROPS 200-201 exam. However, having a solid foundation in networking and IT security concepts is recommended.
How can I prepare for the Cisco CBROPS 200-201 exam?+
To prepare for the exam, enroll in our course for comprehensive coverage of the exam topics and gaining practical experience.
How much does the Cisco CyberOps Associate CBROPS 200-201 exam cost?+
The CBROPS 200-201 exam cost is around $300 and applicable taxes.
What is the Cisco CyberOps associate salary?+
The average salary for a Cisco-certified CyberOps Associate varies based on the location and experience. However, entry-level positions offer salaries ranging from $60,000-$80,000 per year.
What career opportunities are available with a Cisco Cybersecurity Associate certification?+
With a Cisco CyberOps Associate certification, you can pursue various roles in cybersecurity, such as SOC Analyst, Network Security Analyst, and Cybersecurity Specialist.
Where do I take the exam?+
Pearson VUE
What is the format of the exam?+
Multiple Choice questions
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 95-105 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
120 minutes
What is the passing score?+
70%
What is the exam's retake policy?+
- Candidates who fail an Associate, Professional, Specialist or CCDE Written exam must wait a period of five (5) calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before they may retest for the same exam.
- Once passed, a candidate must wait a minimum of 180 days before taking the same exam with an identical exam number.
- Candidates who fail an Online / Un-Proctored Cisco (700-xxx series) exam must wait a period of forty-eight hours (48hrs) after the failed attempt, before they may retest for the same exam.
- Candidates who violate these policies are in violation of the agreement. Such conduct is strictly prohibited as described in the Cisco certification and confidentiality agreement.
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
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