Cisco · Intermediate · Independently reviewed

CCNA Cybersecurity is Cisco's associate-level security-operations credential for monitoring, host and network analysis, incident response and security procedures. It is strongest when candidates can analyze packets and logs and explain how alerts become defensible incident decisions.

Official certification pageIssuer information reviewed 25 July 2026

At a glance

Exam200-201 CCNACBR Version 1.2

AssessmentCisco does not publish a fixed question count; 120 minutes

Passing standardCisco reports pass/fail and does not publish a fixed public passing score

Exam priceNo public exam-only price was listed by the issuer as of July 25, 2026

Exam locationsPearson VUE test centers or online proctoring where available

Renewal3-year certification cycle

Official trainingCisco Learning Network and Cisco U. — Free resources are available; paid Cisco U. and instructor-led prices vary by plan and course

Typical preparationCommonly 10–14 weeks with networking and operating-system foundations; longer without packet, log and incident-analysis practice.

Issuer-published information available as of 25 July 2026.

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Exam domains and weights

Relative emphasis from the current issuer outline. Ranges use their midpoint for bar length; the printed percentage remains authoritative.

Security Concepts20%

Security Monitoring25%

Host-Based Analysis20%

Network Intrusion Analysis20%

Security Policies and Procedures15%

Domain information was reviewed against the linked issuer outline on 25 July 2026.

SecurityTalent verdict

Where this credential creates value

A focused associate-level signal for SOC and network-security monitoring roles, especially in Cisco-aware environments. Its value increases when the candidate can show packet analysis, host investigation, incident documentation and a working understanding of non-Cisco security tools.

Who this certification is for

Best fit

Analysts targeting network-centric SOC and security-operations work
Cisco learners who want a security path beyond general networking
Candidates who can combine exam study with packet, log and incident labs

Consider another path if

Candidates without basic TCP/IP, Windows and Linux knowledge
People primarily seeking governance, penetration-testing or cloud-architecture credentials

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