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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
120 min
825/1000
Professional
Registration
$400 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass any Expert-level exam; Pass any two Professional concentration exams; Pass any three Associate exams
350-201 Exam Topics and Domains
350-201 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Cisco SecureX, SIEM, Vulnerability scanners, Cisco Stealthwatch, and more.
1
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
20%
Interpret the components within a playbook
Playbook components and structure
- Interpret the components within a playbook
- Understand playbook automation and orchestration
Determine the tools needed based on a playbook scenario
Tool selection for incident response
- Select appropriate tools for different incident response scenarios
- Understand tool capabilities and limitations
Apply the playbook for common scenarios
Common attack scenarios
- Apply playbooks to real-world security incidents
- Execute appropriate response procedures
Apply the incident response workflow
Incident response phases
- Understand and apply the complete incident response lifecycle
- Execute phase-appropriate activities
Describe characteristics and areas of improvement using common incident response metrics
Incident response metrics
- Calculate and interpret incident response metrics
- Identify areas for process improvement
Compliance and risk management
Compliance standards and frameworks
- Understand major compliance frameworks
- Apply risk management principles
2
Techniques
30%
Recommend data analytic techniques to meet specific needs
Data analysis methods
- Select appropriate data analysis techniques for security scenarios
- Interpret analytical results
Security hardening and controls
System hardeningNetwork hardening
- Implement system and network hardening techniques
- Evaluate security control effectiveness
Threat Intelligence
Threat Intelligence PlatformsOSINT and threat hunting
- Utilize threat intelligence platforms effectively
- Apply threat intelligence to security operations
Data protection concepts
Data states and protection
- Apply data protection concepts based on common standards
- Implement appropriate data security controls
Patch management and vulnerability assessment
Patching strategies
- Determine patching recommendations based on scenarios
- Assess vulnerability impact and prioritization
SecDevOps practices
Security in DevOps
- Determine SecDevOps recommendations and implications
- Integrate security into DevOps pipelines
3
Processes
30%
Threat modeling
Threat model components
- Prioritize components in a threat model
- Apply threat modeling methodologies
Digital forensics
Endpoint forensicsNetwork forensics
- Perform digital forensics investigations
- Analyze forensic evidence from various sources
Malware analysis
Malware analysis process
- Apply concepts and sequence of steps in malware analysis
- Extract indicators from malware samples
Incident investigation
Investigation proceduresCommon attack investigation
- Determine steps to investigate common types of cases
- Identify IOCs and IOAs
Vulnerability management
Vulnerability triage
- Perform vulnerability triage
- Prioritize remediation efforts
Security monitoring
SIEM and log analysis
- Perform security monitoring using SIEM
- Develop and tune detection rules
4
Automation
20%
Orchestration and automation concepts
Automation platforms
- Compare concepts, platforms, and mechanisms of orchestration and automation
- Identify automation opportunities
Scripting for security operations
Python scriptingBash scripting
- Interpret and modify Python scripts
- Utilize Bash commands for automation
Data formats and APIs
Common data formatsAPI interaction
- Recognize and work with common data formats
- Interact with APIs effectively
DevOps and CI/CD
CI/CD pipeline componentsInfrastructure as Code
- Describe components of CI/CD pipeline
- Apply DevOps and IaC principles
Security automation use cases
Automation scenarios
- Determine opportunities for automation and orchestration
- Implement security automation workflows
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 350-201 earns the Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional certification. It sits in the CyberOps track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- CCIE Security Lab - CCIE Security Lab Exam
- Expert-level - Any Expert-level exam
Alternative Paths
- 350-701 - SCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core TechnologiesComplementary security architecture skills
- 350-401 - ENCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core TechnologiesNetwork infrastructure expertise
- 350-901 - DEVCOR - Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIsSecurity automation and development skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-06-01
Updates
- Cisco SecureX Latest Enhanced orchestration features likely in future exam updates • Release date: 2024-Q3
- Python for Security 3.x Python 3 syntax and security libraries emphasized • Release date: Ongoing
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework v14 Framework updates relevant for threat intelligence topics • Release date: 2024-10-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts and Cybersecurity Engineers.
- 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations
- Understanding of networking protocols and technologies
- Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
- Familiarity with security tools and technologies
- Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (200-201 CBROPS) recommended