Cyber Security88hrs 27min

Cybersecurity Associate (CCNA Cybersecurity)

Securetain Premium’s refreshed CCNA Cybersecurity path pairs Cisco-aligned theory with immersive labs that let learners build, segment, and automate networks while keeping pace with the new associate blueprint.

Updated to match Cisco’s CCNA Cybersecurity rebrand, the path pairs segmentation, automation, and secure device hardening labs.

Instructors: Brian Olliff +4Cisco:Cybersecurity Associate
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Path note

Securetain launched the refreshed path on November 6, 2025 so organizations can immediately align with Cisco’s associate-level rebrand.

Snapshot

At a glance

Delivery
Securetain Premium + refreshed Cisco CCNA labs
Certification
Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity (associate rebrand)
Launch
November 6, 2025 CCNA refresh

Overview

Path at a glance

Cybersecurity Associate teaches IP addressing, routing, VLAN isolation, and secure automation so defenders approach security with networking fundamentals in hand.

Learners graduate understanding how well-designed segmentation and automation in Cisco environments support SOC detection, zero-trust, and hybrid-cloud initiatives.

Focus

Focus areas

  1. Step 1

    Cisco’s November 6, 2025 refresh brings the Cybersecurity Associate path into the CCNA suite, aligning routing, segmentation, and automation with security fundamentals.

  2. Step 2

    The curriculum uses segmented networks, IP addressing, and automation flows to show how networking underpins cloud/virtual posture and SOC readiness.

  3. Step 3

    Labs emphasize device hardening, VLAN/segmentation, and automation so teams practice secure architecture before layering on advanced defensive tools.

Delivery

How this path is delivered

Securetain Premium’s refreshed CCNA Cybersecurity path pairs Cisco-aligned theory with immersive labs that let learners build, segment, and automate networks while keeping pace with the new associate blueprint.

Certification

Exam focus

Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity (Cybersecurity Associate rebrand)

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Routing & Segmentation Fundamentals

Master IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and routing so every security decision starts with a solid connectivity plan.

Secure Device Hardening

Configure Cisco devices, enforce access control, and align settings with zero-trust segmentation policies.

Automation & Network Policy

Practice automation flows that audit policy drift, manage access, and keep both infrastructure and security deployments in sync.

Security Operations Readiness

Learn how routing, segmentation, and automation feed SOC detection, incident response, and observability efforts.

Labs

Hands-on practice

  1. Build a segmented campus network, configure VLANs, and validate access policies to visualize how segmentation aids zero-trust defenses.
  2. Harden Cisco switches/routers with secure management practices, enforce policies, and test configurations inside hybrid/virtual scenarios.
  3. Automate configuration auditing and policy deployment so infrastructure and security teams can stay aligned during change.

Skills

Skills you practice

Routing, VLAN segmentation, and IP addressing fluencyCisco device hardening and policy enforcementAutomation-driven configuration and policy managementSOC-ready networking thinking

Audience

Ideal learners

  • Associate-level engineers bridging networking, cybersecurity, and automation priorities
  • SOC, operations, and infrastructure teams needing validated networking fundamentals before layering controls
  • Teams modernizing toward zero-trust and hybrid-cloud designs where networking and security must stay synchronized

Availability

What to expect

Securetain launched the refreshed path on November 6, 2025 so organizations can immediately align with Cisco’s associate-level rebrand.