Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity Online Training

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UPDATED: February 29, 2024

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Practical training to prepare for the Cisco CCST Cybersecurity exam. This entry‑level course takes you through essential security principles, from CIA triad and attack types to defenses like hardening and network segmentation. Learn real‑world threat and vulnerability types such as malware, phishing, denial of service, IoT exploits, and social engineering. You’ll walk through access management (AAA, MFA, RADIUS), encryption (hashing, certificates, PKI) for data at rest, in transit, and in use. Dive into TCP/IP vulnerabilities, network architecture (IDS/IPS, DMZ, VPN, NAC), and secure wireless setups. Master OS-level security for Windows, macOS, and Linux, endpoint tools like netstat and tcpdump, patching and compliance, and log analysis. Finally, explore vulnerability and risk management, threat intelligence, disaster recovery, plus SIEM, forensic, and incident response frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST. Learn in bite‑sized videos, designed to help you get certified and start protecting networks.

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What you'll learn with CCST Cybersecurity training

Understand key security principles: threats, risk, CIA, defense‑in‑depth, ethics
Identify threats and vulnerabilities: malware, phishing, APTs, IoT gaps, social attacks
Implement access controls: authentication, MFA, RADIUS, password best practices
Apply encryption: hashing, PKI, certificates, securing data at rest and in transit
Analyze networks securely: TCP/IP weaknesses, segmentation, firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS
Conduct incident response: SIEM/SOAR basics, digital forensics, MITRE ATT&CK, compliance

CCST Cybersecurity training FAQs

Is the Cisco CCST Cybersecurity worth it?

Yes, for IT professionals at the very beginning of their careers, the CCST Cybersecurity cert from Cisco is definitely worth it. The CCST Cybersecurity tests someone's baseline familiarity with the absolute essentials of cybersecurity administration. Since there are almost no certifications that stand for fundamental skills in threat hunting, risk management and network firewalls, having this entry-level cert could easily be the deciding factor in your first job race.

What is the Cisco CCST certification?

CCST stands for Cisco Certified Support Technician, it's very early-career IT credential from Cisco. There are two CCSTs, one in networking and one in cybersecurity. The CCST demonstrates a familiarity with the most fundamental concepts and terminology of the career field. The CCST Cybersecurity shows employers that while you might not be ready to do advanced security management, you can be productive and useful on your very first day on the job.

Is Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity required for CCNP Security?

No, the CCST Cybersecurity isn't a prerequisite for any of Cisco's other certifications, but it's a valuable career credential, plus it will familiarize you with what to expect from Cisco's later, more challenging certification exams. Preparing for the CCST is an accessible and low-stakes way to learn what it's like to learn new IT technologies and cybersecurity concepts and then prove your familiarity in a test that is a mix of practical skills and technical knowledge.

How much does Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity cost?

The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification costs $125 to attempt. There's only one exam associated with the CCST Cybersecurity, and you'll be awarded the credential after successfully passing it. If you're already working in cybersecurity, the content of the CCST is probably easier than you need, but on the other hand, $125 isn't a lot for a great credential to have on your resume before applying for your first industry job.

What will you learn on this CCST Cybersecurity course?

In addition to the basics of security principles and network security concepts, the CCST Cybersecurity tests your familiarity with vulnerability assessments, risk management and incident handling – all that is on this course. But the most valuable thing you'll learn from this course is whether or not the cybersecurity career field is actually something you want to commit yourself to.

Who is CCST Cybersecurity training for?

This CCST training was designed for entry-level cybersecurity professionals. This entry-level cybersecurity concepts and topics skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with cybersecurity and experienced entry-level cybersecurity professionals looking to validate their Cisco skills.

What our learners say

Having access to on-demand labs that I could spin up instantly was very helpful. I didn’t have to have a home environment with a bunch of virtual machines spun up. Or worry about destroying things.
Brian V. | Monitoring Engineer
Practice exams help you have an overview of your readiness. If you have failed a couple questions in one area, you can go back and work on them.
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Study plan

Download the free CCST Cybersecurity study plan to complete this course in about 23 hours.

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