CyberOps Associate 1.

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Product Overview

July 2020
NetAcad.com
 • Overview
Upgrading to a better experience
CyberOps
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Lab Equipment
Associate •

• Logistics and Timing

• Instructor Training
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CyberOps Associate 1.0
Course

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Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate Certification

Knowledge Domains

q Security concepts
q Security monitoring
q Host-based analysis
q Network intrusion analysis
q Security policies and procedures

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CyberOps Associate Cybersecurity

Course Details
Course Overview
This course introduces the core security
Target Audience: Students enrolled in technology
concepts and skills needed to monitor, detect,
degree programs at higher education institutions;
analyze, and respond to cybercrime, IT professionals who wants to pursue a career in
cyberespionage, insider threats, advanced Security Operations
persistent threats, regulatory requirements, and
other cybersecurity issues facing organizations.
Estimated Time to Completion: 70 hours

Benefits Recommended Preparation: Introduction to

Gain practical, hands-on skills needed to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Essentials
maintain and ensure security operational
readiness of secure networked systems. Course Delivery: Instructor-led

Learning Component Highlights:

Prepare for Careers ü 28 Modules and 46+ hands-on labs Requirements & Resources
ü Develop skills for entry-level security ü 113 interactive activities, videos, & quizzes • ASC Alignment Required: Yes
operations center (SOC) jobs ü 6 Cisco Packet Tracer activities • Instructor Training Required: Yes
ü 1 practice certification exam
ü Prepare for CyberOps Associate certification • Physical Equipment Required: No (Uses Virtual
Machines on the student’s computer)
ü Pursue a career in cybersecurity operations,
Course Recognitions: Certificate of Completion, • Voucher Availability: Yes
a rapidly-growing, exciting new area that Letter of Merit, Digital Badge
spans all industries
Recommended Next Course:
CCNA Security, IoT Security
Certification Aligned
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
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CyberOps Associate: Upgrading to a better experience

Enhanced Aligned to Industry- Improved

Course Design Recognized Outcomes
Certification
 Enhanced Course Design

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Modular Design Learning Effectiveness User Experience

ü Self-contained units ü Better student engagement ü Improved student view and
ü Targeted learning of skills ü Designed for skills navigation
progression ü Easier instructor content
management
 Enhanced Course Design

Introducing modules for better organization

ü Topics are grouped together
ü Find content more easily

A module is an integrated unit of

learning that targets a common
set of competencies or skills.

Module size depends on the

competency and number of topics.
 Enhanced Course Design
Accessibility Enhancements

“Small wireless router with three

visible antenna and ports.”

Redesigned Enhancements for Better Keyboard

User Interface
ü Developed for Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines 2.1
ü New sidebar navigation
ü Mobile-friendly
ü Performance enhancements
ü Improved color contrast
Screen Readers
ü Media descriptions and transcripts
throughout
ü Descriptions & transcripts tied
directly to user interface
ü Conversion to HTML- screen reader
can read tables, command windows,
Syntax Checkers
Accessibility
ü ‘Skip to Content’ sidebar navigation
ü All activities are now keyboard
accessible
ü New, accessible header with all
user functions
 Aligned to Industry-Recognized Certification

Certification • NetAcad curriculum aligns to the latest Cisco

Alignment certifications, for students to prepare for the Cisco
Certified CyberOps Associate certification exam.
Associate Level

• In CyberOps Associate, students gain critical

security operations center (SOC) skills.
One Exam
• The CyberOps Associate course includes practice
exams, labs, and activities to prepare learners for
the new exam.
 Build Critical Skills for Today - and Tomorrow

Module Objectives
Module Module

Module 1 The Danger Module 15 Observing Network Operation

Module 2 Fighters in the War Against Cybercrime Module 16 Attacking the Foundation
Module 3 The Windows Operating System Module 17 Attacking What We Do
Module 4 Linux Overview Module 18 Understanding Defense
Module 5 Network Protocols Module 19 Access Control
Module 6 Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) Module 20 Threat Intelligence
Module 7 Principles of Network Security Module 21 Public Key Cryptography
Module 8 Address Resolution Protocol Module 22 Endpoint Protection
Module 9 The Transport Layer Module 23 Endpoint Vulnerability Assessment
Module 10 Network Services Module 24 Technologies and Protocols
Module 11 Network Communication Devices Module 25 Network Security Data
Module 12 Network Security Infrastructure Module 26 Evaluating Alerts
Module 13 Attackers and Their Tools Module 27 Working with Network Security Data
Module 14 Common Threats and Attacks Module 28 Digital Forensics and Incident Analysis and Response
 Improved Outcomes

Check Your
Understanding

• Complete a topic with

self-assessment
• Gives students the opportunity
validate and retain critical
knowledge
• Use feedback as review
 Improved Outcomes

Unique exams to each of your students via Dynamic Forms

• Exams are dynamically generated from pool of questions, maintaining exam integrity and validity

• Available for Module Group exams and Final course exam

• Form and Section Details indicate total items available and selected from the pool for students.

• Module Group exam items, delivered or not, are available for preview with the assessment
viewer
 Improved Outcomes

Secured Activation increases final exam security and provides useful

insights on class performance

New Assessment Launcher Domain Level Reporting

• Final exams remain secure until administered by • New Class Performance Summary report
instructor for instructors

• Replaces the Assessment Viewer • Replaces the Student Performance

• For security & integrity, questions are not visible Summary

• See how your students are performing in

each domain based on objectives of the
modules and course
 Improved Outcomes

Formative and Summative Assessments guide learning at strategic points

Self-Assessments Launched by Instructor

Check Your Understanding
Module Group Exams Certification Practice Exams
ü Multiple per module
ü Multiple per course ü 1 per course
ü Correct/incorrect scoring and ‘show me’ option
Final Exams
Module Quizzes
ü 1 per course
ü 1 per module
ü Correct/incorrect scoring and ‘show me’ option
Logistics & Timing
 CyberOps Associate Course Resources
• Scope and Sequence
• FAQ
• VM FAQ
• CBROPS Certification Mapping
• Release Notes
• Instructor Planning Guides
• Instructor Lab Source Files
• Instructor Packet Tracer Source Files
• Exam Design Documents
• Student/Instructor OVA for CyberSkill Challenge
• Student /Instructor Packet Tracer Activity Source Files
• Student Lab Source File Access Course Resource Pages through NetAcad.com
• And more… https://www.netacad.com/portal/resources/course-
resources/cyberops-associate
CCNA CyberOps End of Life

Course Language * Last Class Start Date

English July 31st, 2021
Spanish
End-of-life dates for translated
Portuguese
languages will be announced when
CCNA each language is released. Dates will be
French
CyberOps a minimum of 1 year after respective
Chinese
language course resources are
Italian available.
Lab Equipment
 CyberOps Labs - Designed for Remote Instruction

• No Hardware needed - Perfect for remote instruction

• Emulate career skills on 100% virtual labs

Options
• Run Virtual Machines (VM) locally
• Netlab+ as a Service

Each module contains some way to practice and

assess with a lab or Packet Tracer
CyberOps Associate
Equipment Requirements
Equipment Requirements

CCNA CyberOps - 4 VM’s CyberOps Associate - 2 VM’s

Simplified Lab Setup

 Equipment Requirements

Disk Space RAM

Virtual Machine
OS OS OS

VM VM VM
CyberOps Workstation VM 7 GB 1 GB
Virtual Machine Monitor

4 GB Min Hardware

Security Onion VM /8GB

20 GB Recommended
(ELK tool)

Lab Setup
Instructor Training

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 • Protecting and differentiating
our partner ecosystem
CyberOps Associate
Suitable for In-person &
Instructor Training •
Remote Training
Model
• Accelerate Instructor
Onboarding
Guiding Principles
• Provide Incentive for self
starters who are CyberOps
certified
CyberOps Associate Instructor Training
Highlights

Opportunity to obtain:
ITC-Instructor Trainer-led ü Accreditation to Teach
In-person/Remote ü Certificate of Course Completion
ü Letter of Merit
Option 1: New Instructors ü Learning Badge
ü Certification Voucher

ITC Remote Proctored Opportunity to obtain:

on Final Exam
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ü Letter of Merit
Cisco Online Self- O
ü Learning Badge
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CyberOps Certified Opportunity to obtain:
Administered by NetAcad Support Desk ü Accreditation to Teach
Option 2: CyberOps Experienced Instructors
 CyberOps Associate prepares students for Jobs

Typical Associate
Positions
• SOC Analyst
• Incident Responder
• Digital Forensics
• Auditor

CyberOps Associate
• Detecting Intrusions
• Monitoring, analyzing
• First response
Alignment with National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST)
Cybersecurity Framework