CCNA Cybersecurity (200-201 CCNACBR) v1.2 Online Training

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Bob Salmans

John Munjoma

Keith Barker

Kelvin Tran

UPDATED: January 8, 2025

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This CCNA Cybersecurity training prepares you for the Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (200-201 CCNACBR) v1.2 exam (formerly called CCNA CyberOps). With unlimited virtual labs and practice exams, you’ll gain experience with SIEM, NetFlow, tcpdump, malware analysis, access control models, and incident response workflows based on NIST.SP800‑61. You'll also learn how to detect network, application, and endpoint threats, investigate attacks like DDoS or man‑in‑the‑middle, and apply defense‑in‑depth. This course is deal for entry‑level security analysts or engineers ready to earn their CCNA Cybersecurity certification and launch an SOC career.

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What you'll learn with CCNA Cybersecurity training

Understand the CIA triad, risk scoring, and defense‑in‑depth strategies
Compare network, host, app, container, and cloud security tools like SIEM, SOAR, and log management
Interpret logs, PCAPs, NetFlow, firewall and proxy data to detect real threats.
Analyze malware, threat actors, and techniques like threat hunting, reverse engineering, and anomaly detection
Apply incident response steps per NIST.SP800‑61: detection, containment, eradication, and recovery
Understand AI-driven security, detect generative AI threats, and leverage automated insights for faster incident response

CCNA Cybersecurity training FAQs

Is there a difference between the 200-201 CCNACBR and 200-201 CBROPS exams?

As of February 2026, the 200-201 CBROPS exam was officially rebranded as the CCNA Cybersecurity (200-201 CCNACBR) exam. While the name has changed to align with Cisco's broad shift towards AI-driven networking and modern skills, the exam number remains 200-201, and it still tests the same core cybersecurity operations fundamentals. Passing this one exam earns you the CCNA Cybersecurity certification.

How does CCNA Cybersecurity differ from the Cisco CCNA (200-301)?

The popular Cisco CCNA (200-301) focuses on building, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure, covering topics like routing, switching, and wireless connectivity. It has a broad scope, and is designed to validate professional-level networking skills. In contrast, the CCNA Cybersecurity (CCNACBR 200-201) is geared towards security operations center (SOC) environments, focusing on how to monitor, detect, and respond to threats within those networks. While the standard CCNA teaches you how to maintain the "pipes" of a network, CCNA Cybersecurity teaches you how to defend the data flowing through them, and to investigate security incidents.

What jobs can I get with a CCNA Cybersecurity certification?

Earning your CCNA Cybersecurity (CCNACBR 200-201) certification qualifies you for several high-demand positions within a Security Operations Center (SOC) and other IT departments. Most people will move into positions like Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst (Tier 1), or Incident Responder, where they monitor networks for suspicious activity and mitigate active threats. This certification also prepares you for roles such as Network Security Associate, Cybersecurity Technician, and Information Security Analyst. Because this course emphasizes tactical, hands-on response skills, it's perfect for anyone looking to enter the "defensive" side of cybersecurity, or for network administrators wanting to transition into a specialized security role.

Does this course cover the latest Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity v1.2 exam objectives?

Yes, this course covers the latest Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity v1.2 exam objectives. The v1.2 update introduce the role of Artificial Intelligence in modern security operations. This course includes training on how to identify social engineering attacks generated by AI, leveraging AI tools for threat monitoring and intelligence, and understanding the unique security risks associated with AI deployments. You'll also also learn to use the Cisco AI Assistant and other AI-driven endpoint monitoring solutions to stay ahead of automated threats.

How does this CCNA Cybersecurity course prepare me for real-world SOC roles?

This CCNA Cybersecurity course prepares you for an SOC career by focusing on job-ready skills rather than theory. Taught by industry expert Keith Barker and other top-tier IT trainers, this course is made up of engaging micro-learning modules to ensure complex security topics are easy to retain, and fun to learn. You'll get unlimited access to virtual labs, practice exams, and flashcards to build hands-on experience with defensive tactics and the latest AI-driven threat monitoring tools. By combining expert instruction with hands-on practice, you'll have the confidence and technical expertise to step into a professional analyst role right away.

Who is CCNA Cybersecurity training for?

This CCNA Cybersecurity course is associate-level training designed for network engineers. It's ideal for IT pros with at least one year of experience, or mid-career networking engineers looking to validate their Cisco security skills.

What our learners say

Very easy and fun way to learn. Keith Barker is my favorite, he'll throw in jokes here and there and it makes me remember certain study points. I highly recommend this app and purchasing subscriptions, it is truly worth the money.
Joshua E. | IT Systems Administrator
Practice exams help you have an overview of your readiness. If you have failed a couple questions in one area, you can go back and work on them.
Harold M. | Network Administrator
Having access to on-demand labs that I could spin up instantly was very helpful. I didn’t have to have a home environment with a bunch of virtual machines spun up. Or worry about destroying things.
Brian V. | Monitoring Engineer

Study guide

Download the free CCNA Cybersecurity study guide to complete this course in about 15 hours.

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