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CISCO CyberOps Associate

About the course

Exam Prefix

200-201 CBROPS

Level

Associate

Length

120 minutes to complete the exam

Format

110-120 questions; either multiple choice or multiple response

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification program validates the day-today, 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 does it take to earn this certification?


The Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (200-201 CBROPS) exam is a 120-minute assessment that is associated with the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification. The CBROPS exam tests a candidate’s knowledge and skills related to security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures. The course, Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals, helps candidates to prepare for this exam.


The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. To better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

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Average salary for CISCO CyberOps Associate Professionals

£50,000.00+

The average CyberOps salary in the United Kingdom is £50,000 per year or £25.64 per hour. Entry level positions start at £40,000 per year while most experienced workers make up to £57,500 per year .

Job Roles

  • Entry Level Cybersecurity Analyst

  • Security Operations Analyst

  • Cyber Security Consultant

  • Cyber & Information Security Risk

  • Cloud Security Analyst

  • Associate Consultant-Cyber Risk Advisory

  • Business Analyst

  • Information Security Consultant

Career with CCNA

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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