CCNA Cyber Ops Tools: Sec Onion, Wireshark, and Kali Linux

Cyber Security Career: Build Your Own Home Labs for CCNA Cyber Ops Certification

The cyber security field is experiencing massive growth, with projections estimating a shortage of 3.5 million unfilled jobs by 2021 (up from 1.5 million in 2020). Driven by increasing cyber threats, companies like Cisco are prioritizing cyber security expertise, making the CCNA Cyber Ops certification highly sought after. Cisco's commitment is further emphasized by its scholarship program for this valuable certification.

This course provides a practical, hands-on approach to mastering the tools and techniques essential for the CCNA Cyber Ops certification and the Cisco CyberOps Associate certification. We go beyond theoretical concepts to focus on practical application – because learning by doing is the most effective way to build real-world skills. You won't just be shown how to perform tasks; you'll learn how to create the environments where you can practice.

What You'll Learn:

• Home Lab Creation: Master the process of building your own cyber security labs, a crucial skill for continuous learning and experimentation.
• Essential Tools: Gain proficiency in industry-standard cyber security tools:
  • Security Onion: Learn to install and utilize Security Onion, including working with PCAP files, ELSA, Sguil, Squert, and Kibana for network security monitoring.
  • Wireshark: Deep dive into packet analysis with Wireshark.
  • Kali Linux: Explore the powerful penetration testing distribution, Kali Linux.
  • Metasploit: Utilize Metasploit for vulnerability exploitation and penetration testing.
  • Nmap: Master network scanning with Nmap.
  • VirtualBox: Learn to create and manage virtual machines.
  • GNS3: Utilize GNS3 for network simulation and lab creation.
• Practical Assignments: Reinforce your understanding with hands-on assignments and a practice test to assess your knowledge.

Why Build Your Own Labs?

Even with access to online labs (including those offered through the Cisco scholarship), knowing how to build your own is invaluable for:

• Continuous Practice: Maintain your skills and experiment with new techniques.
• Confidence: Approach online labs and other cyber ops courses with assurance.
• Customized Learning: Tailor your labs to specific cyber security scenarios.
• Preparation for Advanced Courses: Build a solid foundation for future cyber security training.

Course Structure & Usage:

This course is designed for flexibility. You can navigate directly to sections based on your existing knowledge. However, we recommend a quick overview of preceding sections for a more comprehensive understanding. For example, you can jump to ELSA and Sguil if you're already familiar with VirtualBox and Security Onion installation.

Start your cyber security journey today! This course will equip you with the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed in the rapidly growing cyber security field.