Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA)

Description

Cybersecurity analysts are critical to protecting organizations from cyberattacks and safeguarding sensitive information. Professionals who earn the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA)™ certification, brought to you by the creators of the globally recognized Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®), will gain a deep understanding of identifying and responding to cyberthreats and performing vulnerability assessments, as well as industry best cybersecurity practices. Leveraging applicable modern technologies, CCOA learners will develop skills through hands-on training that places them in a lab environment where they will develop techniques they will use on the job.

Additional Course Information

Schedule and Pricing

Target Audience
Cybersecurity professionals with 2-3 years of experience looking to enhance their technical skill set and address cybersecurity challenges more effectively. CCOA is an especially valuable credential for early-career security professionals looking to one day
Pre-Requisites
2-3 years of experience in Cybersecurity
Objectives
  • Identify the purpose, benefits, and use of APIs.
  • Understand the principles and concepts of DevOps, SecDevOps, and the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Understand cybersecurity governance and alignment with business drivers.
  • Establish effective cross-organizational communication for cybersecurity.
  • Define roles and responsibilities for cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Explore the threat landscape, including attack vectors and threat actors.
  • Utilize threat intelligence sources effectively.
  • Identify the components and techniques involved in incident detection, from data analytics to security logs and alerts.
  • Gain proficiency in forensic analysis, malware analysis, network traffic analysis, packet analysis, and threat analysis for comprehensive incident response.
  • Differentiate between the security needs of various industries based on the unique values assigned to digital assets and risk tolerance levels.
  • Understand the principles and practices of identity and access management to ensure proper authorization and authentication.
Course Delivery Modality
VILT
Duration in Hours
40
Credits Eligible
1
Course Vendor

Course Outline

Domain 1: Technology Essentials

  • Networking
  • System & Endpoint
  • Applications

Domain 2: Cybersecurity Principles and Risk

  • Cybersecurity Principles
  • Cybersecurity Risk

Domain 3: Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

  • Threat Landscape
  • Means and Methods

Domain 4: Incident Detection and Response

  • Incident Detection
  • Incident Response

Domain 5: Securing Assets

  • Controls
  • Vulnerability Management