Kick-start your IT career with the CCST Cybersecurity Certification. Validate your skills and take the first step toward success.
The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification is an essential credential for individuals looking to validate their foundational cybersecurity skills and knowledge. This certification focuses on core cybersecurity concepts, including security principles, network and endpoint security, vulnerability assessment, risk management, and incident handling. By earning the CCST Cybersecurity certification, professionals demonstrate their ability to understand and apply key entry-level cybersecurity practices, making them valuable assets in the cybersecurity field. Additionally, this certification serves as a stepping-stone toward the more advanced Cisco CyberOps Associate certification, paving the way for further career growth in cybersecurity.
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| Recommended training | Exams |
|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Career Path from Cisco Networking Academy | Exams: 100-160 CCST |
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites to earn these certifications, but you should have an understanding of the exam topics before taking any of the exams.
The topic verifies the candidate’s proficiency in entry-level cybersecurity concepts, including security principles, network and endpoint security, vulnerability assessment, risk management, and incident handling.
Required Exam
100-160 CCST
Recertification
CCST certifications are valid for a lifetime and will not have an expiration date. They do not require and cannot be used towards recertification.