Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)

The Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate course prepares individuals to begin a career in cybersecurity operations. This certification validates the knowledge and skills required to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats as part of a Security Operations Center (SOC) team.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity operations.

• Recognize the architecture and components of security monitoring.

• Detect and respond to common cybersecurity threats.

• Use various security tools for analysis and threat hunting.

• Implement incident response processes and procedures.

• Understand basic scripting and automation for security operations.

Who Should Take This Course

• Aspiring cybersecurity analysts and professionals.

• Students or entry-level IT professionals looking to enter the cybersecurity domain.

• Individuals preparing for the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (CBROPS 200-201) exam.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of computer networks, operating systems, and internet concepts.

• No formal prerequisites, but familiarity with Cisco products and network fundamentals is beneficial.

Modules Covered

1. Security Concepts

   • Threat actors, vectors, and intelligence

   • Security terms and concepts

2. Security Monitoring

   • Security information and event management (SIEM)

   • Network security monitoring tools and techniques

3. Host-Based Analysis

   • Windows and Linux operating system monitoring

   • Host-based intrusion detection

4. Network Intrusion Analysis

   • Packet analysis

   • Traffic patterns and attack indicators

5. Security Policies and Procedures

   • Incident response

   • Forensics and legal considerations

6. Automation and Scripting

   • Basics of scripting using Python

   • Security automation tools