Understand the certification
350-201 CBRCOR（Performing CyberOps Using Cisco Security Technologies）是 Cisco CyberOps Professional 认证的 core 考试，90 题 / 120 分钟。要拿 CyberOps Professional，还需加考一门 concentration 考试（300-215 CBRFIR 或 300-220 CBRTHD）。
考试覆盖 SOC（Security Operations Center）分析师的核心技能：安全事件分析（SIEM 告警分类、MITRE ATT&CK 映射）、威胁狩猎（IOC 识别、日志关联分析）、事件响应（IR 流程、取证证据链、遏制和恢复策略）、Cisco 安全产品操作（Firepower/SecureX/Stealthwatch/AMP）。
和 200-201 CyberOps Associate 的区别：Associate 考"是什么"，Professional 考"怎么做" — 给你一段 Firepower 告警日志或 Stealthwatch Flow 数据，分析攻击链并决定响应动作。约 25% 的题涉及 Cisco SecureX 平台（XDR 编排）和自动化响应 Playbook。
Exam at a glance
- Exam code
- 350-201
- Provider
- Cisco
- Format
- Single choice / Multiple select
- Language
- English
- Validity
- 3 years
- Exam fee
- $330
Skills in focus
Learning outcomes
- Prepare for the Cisco 350-201 CBRCOR exam with a structured study path
- Strengthen your ability to analyse threats, investigate incidents, and work inside a SOC
- Build confidence with CyberOps tools, processes, and exam-style scenarios
- Improve your fit for security operations and incident response roles
Who this is for
- Security analysts preparing for the Cisco CyberOps Professional Core exam
- SOC team members who want stronger incident response and threat hunting skills
- Blue team engineers working with SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint telemetry
- IT security professionals building toward senior CyberOps roles
Before you start
- Comfort with core networking and security concepts is strongly recommended
- Hands-on exposure to SOC tools such as SIEM, SOAR, or EDR is helpful
- You should be able to read logs, alerts, and basic packet captures
- Experience with security incidents or operational monitoring will make the exam easier
Your learning path
5 chapters
Plan your preparation
- Learning hours
- 40h
- With relevant experience
- 6-8 weeks
- Starting from scratch
- 12-16 weeks
- Daily study
- 1-2h
Included in your preparation
- 159 practice questions focused on CyberOps workflows instead of generic theory alone
- Coverage of threat intelligence, ATT&CK mapping, hunting, incident response, and digital forensics
- Scenario-based practice around SOC alert triage, escalation, and response decisions
- Mock exam aligned to the official 120-minute, 65-question test format
- Detailed explanations designed to show why one response is stronger than another
1. 第一阶段：SOC 分析基础和框架（2 周）
MITRE ATT&CK 框架的 14 个 Tactic 和常见 Technique 映射。NIST 800-61 事件响应流程（Preparation → Detection → Containment → Eradication → Recovery → Lessons Learned）。Diamond Model 的四个顶点。
2. 第二阶段：Cisco 安全产品实操（3-4 周）
Firepower Management Center（FMC）的告警分析和策略配置。Stealthwatch（Secure Network Analytics）的 Flow 分析和异常检测。AMP for Endpoints 的 File Trajectory 和 Device Trajectory 分析。SecureX 编排的基本 Playbook 配置。Cisco dCloud 有免费实验环境。
3. 第三阶段：事件响应实战 + 模考（2 周）
练习从告警到取证的完整 IR 流程：log 关联 → IOC 提取 → 攻击链还原 → 遏制决策。做 2-3 套模考，Firepower 告警分析题和 MITRE ATT&CK 映射题是高频考点。
Career value
CyberOps Professional 在 Cisco 合作伙伴的 MSSP（托管安全服务提供商）团队中有直接价值。但在开放市场上，CISSP（管理层认可度高）和 CySA+（厂商中立）的认可范围更广。
适合考的人：在 Cisco Firepower/SecureX 环境工作的 SOC 分析师，或者想证明 Cisco 安全产品操作能力的安全工程师。
不适合考的人：不在 Cisco 安全生态工作的安全从业者 — 投资同样时间考 CISSP 或 SANS GCIA 的回报更高。
- 澳洲
- AUD 110,000 – 155,000
- 美国
- USD 95,000 – 145,000
- 新加坡
- SGD 80,000 – 130,000
Preparation tips
Common mistakes
- **不熟悉 MITRE ATT&CK** — 至少要记住 14 个 Tactic 的顺序和每个 Tactic 下 2-3 个典型 Technique。考试不会考冷门 Technique 但会考映射逻辑。
- **忽略 Cisco 产品的具体操作** — 不是通用安全理论考试，需要知道 Firepower 的 Access Policy vs Intrusion Policy 区别、Stealthwatch 的 Host Group 配置等产品级细节。
- **IR 流程步骤顺序搞错** — "先遏制还是先取证"这类排序题经常出。答案遵循 NIST 800-61 标准流程。
Before you register
How difficult is the 350-201 exam?
The exam is 120 minutes long. We recommend 3-6 months of systematic preparation. Through our structured practice course, you can effectively improve your pass rate.
What is the exam fee?
The 350-201 exam fee is $330 USD. The certification is valid for 3 years.
Learner experiences
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日常用 Firepower 和 SecureX，考起来主要是补 Stealthwatch 和 AMP 的知识。MITRE ATT&CK 映射题比预期多 — 给一段攻击描述，问属于哪个 Tactic/Technique。
Y. Kim
SOC Analyst L2 @ MSSP · 815/1000 · 7 weeks
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