CCNA Cybersecurity Operations (in English)

• 26 hrs lectures
• 26 hrs laboratories

• 40 pts mid-term test (10 pts written part, 30 pts oral part)
• 30 pts labs
• 30 pts homework

Students acquire applied skills in the rapidly growing area of cybersecurity operations at the associate level (including Level 1 and 2 support and SOC operatives), with alignment to the Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity Operations certification.
Students get understanding and hands-on experience on how to detect and respond to security incidents. They will understand how an organization deals with cybercrime, cyberespionage, insider threats, advanced persistent threats, regulatory requirements, and related issues. They gain job-ready practical skills for in-demand job roles in cybersecurity operations. The course prepares for industry recognize CCNA Cybersecurity Operations certification.
Computer networking. Cybersecurity skills. Security analysis of network devices and communication.

Prerequisites for participation in the course include application of networking knowledge as taught in IPK and ISA networking courses in Bc. study program of FIT BUT.

In general, you need to have basic knowledge of Windows and Linux OS, computer networks, conversions between binary, hexadecimal and decimal systems. We also expect basic programming skills and fundamentals of database query language SQL.

• Presentation materials in English.
• Electronic quizzes and tutorials on available at www.netacad.com portal.

• SANTOS, Omar; MUNIZ, Joseph; DE CRESCENZO, Stefano. CCNA Cyber Ops SECFND# 210-250 Official Cert Guide. Cisco Press, 2017.

• SANTOS, Omar; MUNIZ, Joseph; DE CRESCENZO, Stefano. CCNA Cyber Ops SECOPS #210-255 Official Cert Guide. Cisco Press, 2017.

• Localized materials at https://netacad.fit.vutbr.cz/ccna-cyops/
• Official course curricula at https://www.netacad.com
• CyOps Certification Guide https://mkto.cisco.com/cyberops-associate-cert-guide.html

1. Cybersecurity and the Security Operations Center.
2. Forensics of Windows Operating System.
3. Forensics of Linux Operating System.
4. Overview of Network Protocols and Services.
5. Security Concerns of Network Infrastructure.
6. Principles of Network Security.
7. Network Attacks: A Deeper Look.
8. Protecting the Network.
9. Cryptography and the Public Key Infrastructure.
10. Endpoint Security and Analysis.
11. Security Monitoring.
12. Intrusion Data Analysis.
13. Incident Response and Handling.

• Preparation and active participation in laboratory exercises (max. 30 points).
• Challange laboratory as homework (max. 30 points).
• Final configuration practice test and Test on theoretical skills (max. 40 points).

• Preparation and active participation in 80%+ laboratory exercises.
• Missed classes are not replaced.

• To obtain official Certificate of Course completation, one must pass all activities with 80% or better score.

• Passing all laboratory exercises.
• Getting at least half of the points from each activity.

• Rather than writing email, please, use Announcement board in the Moodle for the course.