Cisco Cybersecurity Associate
Cisco Cybersecurity Associate: Certification Preparation Course
Invest in the Cisco Certified Cybesecurity Associate programme to ensure your organisation is equipped to rapidly detect, analyse, and respond to cybersecurity threats.
This associate-level certification equips your technical workforce with the practical, hands-on skills required to work within a modern Security Operations Center (SOC). It builds a vital foundation in monitoring, detecting, and responding to sophisticated cyber-attacks, ensuring your digital assets remain protected against an ever-evolving threat landscape.
This structured programme focuses on five critical pillars:
- Security Concepts: Employees master the fundamental principles of the CIA triad, risk management, and common attack vectors like malware and social engineering.
- Security Monitoring: Personnel learn to utilise tools like NetFlow and packet captures (PCAPs) to maintain visibility across network traffic and identify anomalies.
- Host-Based Analysis: Employees gain proficiency in analysing endpoint data, including Windows and Linux logs, to identify evidence of compromise or malicious activity.
- Network Intrusion Analysis: Your team learns to interpret security alerts, analyze traffic patterns, and differentiate between benign activities and genuine intrusions.
- Security Policies and Procedures: Staff are trained in standard incident response frameworks (such as NIST SP 800-61) and the operational workflows required for effective SOC reporting.
By achieving this certification, your team gains the job-ready skills to act as a first line of defence, making informed tactical decisions that accelerate incident resolution and strengthen your overall security posture.
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Operations
- Windows and Linux Operating System Analysis
- Network Infrastructure and Protocols
- Principles of Cryptography and PKI
- Endpoint Threat Analysis and Computer Forensics
- Intrusion Analysis and Incident Response Workflows
This certification is essential for technical professionals seeking to validate their ability to manage security operations within a Cisco environment.
It is ideal for:
- Security Analysts : Those responsible for real-time monitoring and initial triage of security alerts.
- Incident Responders: Individuals tasked with containing threats and minimizing damage during a breach.
- Network Engineers: Professionals looking to integrate security-centric monitoring into their existing network infrastructure.
- Aspiring Cybersecurity Specialists: Individuals transitioning from general IT support into dedicated security roles.
Delivery Model
- 3 full days tuition to the Cisco Cyber Security Exam Syllabus
- Practice Tests
- Courseware
- One 1:1 with a Certified Tutor
- Pearson Pass Pledge (free resit)
Add on
- Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Associate – £350 inclusive of VAT.
The Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (200-201) serves as the definitive stepping stone for professionals advancing into senior security and architectural roles. Upon completion, your employees will be prepared to transition into advanced, professional-level specialisations, including:
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional: For those focusing on security automation, incident response orchestration, and proactive threat hunting.
- CCNP Security: For employees moving into designing, implementing, and managing complex network security solutions and architectures.
- Cisco Certified DevNet Associate: For those looking to bridge the gap between security operations and automated software-driven infrastructure.
This programme represents a strategic investment in your organisation’s resilience, ensuring your workforce can navigate and mitigate the high-value data risks of the modern enterprise.
Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Associate Preparation Course is £1,495 inclusive of VAT. This includes three full days tuition, access to practice papers, Courseware, Labs, and one tutor 1:1s.
This course is protected by the Pearson Pass Pledge.
Examination fees are £320 inclusive of VAT. Examinations can be taken at our Authorised Pearson Vue Test Centre in Cardiff or by remote invigilation.
Funding may be available through PLA and ReAct Plus for eligible applicants. Please note, the contents of the course package may vary depending on the funding stream so please check before applying. See funding for further information.
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