Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA)
Foundation Level
Defend. Detect. Respond.
The ISACA Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA) is designed for early career professionals who want to demonstrate that they have the
technical expertise to evaluate threats, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend countermeasures to prevent cybersecurity incidents.
Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting computer systems, networks, and data from security breaches and cyber threats. This globally validated program aligns with these critical topics, the skills necessary, and best practices that cybersecurity analysts need to give their organization the confidence its protected.
Bridge the gap between knowledge and real-world cybersecurity skills.
As the digital world grows increasingly complex, organizations depend on skilled cybersecurity professionals to safeguard their systems, data and reputations. Cybersecurity analysts play a critical role in identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and responding to threats that could lead to financial loss or operational disruption. However, for early-career professionals, gaining the necessary hands-on expertise to enter this field can be a significant challenge.
ISACA’s Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA) certification is designed to address this challenge, equipping professionals with the advanced skills and real-world scenarios they need to excel. By focusing on practical capabilities such as threat evaluation, incident response, and asset protection, CCOA prepares candidates to defend against today’s evolving cyber risks with confidence
and competence.
Skills measured:
Who is this for?
Become the frontline defender—master threat hunting, incident response, and SOC operations with ISACA’s CCOA certification.
33%
Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33% from 2023 to 2033.
(BLS)
73%
of cybersecurity professionals expect demand for individual contributors in technical cybersecurity roles to rise within the next year.
(ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2024)
35%
ISACA notes that demand for cybersecurity professionals is expected to grow by more than 35% over the coming decade.
(ISACA)
Why choose Trainocate?
As ISACA’s premier authorized training partner in Asia, Trainocate delivers the official CCOA curriculum through hands-on SOC simulations using industry tools like Splunk and Chronicle. Our cybersecurity veterans provide real-world training that bridges exam preparation and actual job skills, ensuring you gain both certification and workplace-ready expertise in threat detection, incident response, and security operations.
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