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Certification Overview

What This Certification Proves

The 100-160 Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification validates your expertise in Cisco technologies. This industry-recognized credential demonstrates your ability to work with Cisco solutions and is valued by employers worldwide.

Who Should Take This Exam

This certification is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, cloud engineers, security analysts, and developers who work with Cisco technologies. Whether you're starting your career or advancing to senior roles, the 100-160 certification strengthens your professional profile.

Topic Breakdown

8 domains covering 59 questions

DomainQuestionsWeight
Threats And Vulnerabilities1525%
Network Security Concepts1525%
Cybersecurity Incident Response915%
Endpoint Security Concepts814%
Cybersecurity Best Practices58%
Security Principles47%
Basic Security Concepts23%
Security Laws And Regulations12%

Study Plans

Choose a study plan that matches your schedule and experience level

30 Days

Intensive Sprint

Week 1-2

  • Master fundamentals: Threats And Vulnerabilities
  • Read Cisco official documentation
  • Complete 2 questions daily

Week 3

  • Deep dive: Network Security Concepts
  • Review weak areas from results
  • Take 2 full-length exams

Week 4

  • Review all flagged questions
  • Timed exams to build stamina
  • Final revision of key concepts

60 Days

Balanced Approach

Week 1-2

  • Survey all exam domains
  • Set up study environment
  • Begin with foundational topics

Week 3-4

  • Focus: Threats And Vulnerabilities
  • Focus: Network Security Concepts
  • 1 questions daily

Week 5-6

  • Focus: Cybersecurity Incident Response
  • Hands-on labs if applicable
  • Review explanations for wrong answers

Week 7-8

  • Complete all 59 questions
  • Identify and eliminate weak areas
  • Take 3 full-length timed tests

90 Days

Comprehensive Study

Month 1

  • Learn all exam domains at a comfortable pace
  • Build strong foundational knowledge
  • 1 questions daily

Month 2

  • Deep dive into each domain
  • Hands-on practice and labs
  • Take weekly timed exams

Month 3

  • Work through all 59 questions
  • Identify and eliminate weak areas
  • Take 3 full-length timed exams

100-160-Specific Tips

  • Focus on "Threats And Vulnerabilities" first - it covers 25% of the exam
  • Use all 59 questions to identify knowledge gaps
  • Review detailed explanations for every wrong answer
  • Study "Network Security Concepts" as your second priority
  • Take at least 2-3 full-length exams before scheduling your exam

Sample Questions

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Q1Network Security Concepts

A restaurant installs a second wireless router that only employees can use. Which statement describes how to securely configure the new router?

Q2Cybersecurity Incident Response

You need a software solution that performs the following tasks: - Compiles network data - Logs information from many sources - Provides orchestration in the form of case management - Automates incident response workflows What product should you use?

Q3Threats and Vulnerabilities

You notice that a new CVE has been shared to an email group that you belong to. What should you do first with the CVE?

Q4Threats and Vulnerabilities

What is the primary purpose of running a vulnerability scan on your network?

Q5Cybersecurity Best Practices

You need to design your company's password policy to adhere to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines for user password security. What is the minimum password length that you should require to be consistent with the NIST guidelines?

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