Overview
Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity is a Cisco credential. Security monitoring, host and network analysis, and SOC procedures. Formerly CyberOps Associate. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the Cisco exam. Cisco sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the Cisco exam. Cisco sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Who it is for
- SOC analysts and people heading into SOC work.
- Network and IT staff moving into security.
- Service members and veterans in cyber roles.
Exam domains
Weights follow the official outline.
- 01
Security Concepts
20%Describe the CIA triad, Compare security deployments, and Describe security terms.
- 02
Security Monitoring
25%Compare attack surface and vulnerability, Identify the types of data provided by these technologies, and Describe the impact of these technologies on data visibility.
- 03
Host-Based Analysis
20%Describe the functionality of these endpoint technologies in regard to security monitoring utilizing rules, signatures, and predictive AI, Identify components of an operating system (such as Windows and Linux) in a given scenario, and Describe the role of attribution in an investigation.
- 04
Network Intrusion Analysis
20%Map the provided events to source technologies, Compare impact and no impact for these items, and Compare deep packet inspection with packet filtering and stateful firewall operation.
- 05
Security Policies and Procedures
15%Describe management concepts, Describe the elements in an incident response plan as stated in NIST.SP800-61, and Apply the incident handling process such as NIST.SP800-61 to an event.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
- Confirm on the vendor site
- Duration
- 120 minutes
- Format
- Confirm question format on the vendor outline
- Passing score
- Confirm the passing score on the vendor site
- Cost
- 300 USD (confirm on the vendor site)
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it
- Languages
- Confirm available languages on the vendor site
Experience and eligibility
Cisco doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either.
Renewal
Renewal rules for Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity are set by Cisco. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
Roles this credential fits
- Security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.
- Associate
- Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance
Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity questions
Is Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity worth it?
Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for Cisco proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures., Associate, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity?
You get Confirm on the vendor site in 120 minutes. Format: Confirm question format on the vendor outline. Passing score: Confirm the passing score on the vendor site. Delivery: Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it. Cisco doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity expire?
Renewal rules for Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity are set by Cisco. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
How does Accumentum help with Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity exam cost?
Exam voucher pricing for Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity is set by Cisco and varies by region and bundle. Confirm the current price on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity prerequisites?
Cisco doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either.
What should I take after Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity?
After Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity, pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.