CCST Cybersecurity

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The successful candidate has the foundational knowledge and skills necessary
to demonstrate cybersecurity skills. This test will be an entry point into the Cisco
Certified program. The next certification in this pathway is the Cisco Certified
CyberOps Associate.

100-160 CCST Cybersecurity domains:

  • Essential Security Principles
  • Basic Network Security Concepts
  • Endpoint Security Concepts
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management
  • Incident Handling

1. Essential Security Principles

1.1 Define essential security principles

1.2 Explain common threats and vulnerabilities

1.3 Explain access management principles

1.4 Explain encryption methods and applications

2. Basic Network Security Concepts

2.1 Describe TCP/IP protocol vulnerabilities

2.2 Explain how network addresses impact network security

2.3 Describe network infrastructure and technologies

2.4 Set up a secure wireless SoHo network

2.5 Implement secure access technologies

3. Endpoint Security Concepts


3.1 Describe operating system security concepts

3.2 Demonstrate familiarity with appropriate endpoint tools that gather security
assessment information

3.3 Verify that endpoint systems meet security policies and standards

3.4 Implement software and hardware updates

3.5 Interpret system logs

3.6 Demonstrate familiarity with malware removal


4. Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management


4.1 Explain vulnerability management

4.2 Use threat intelligence techniques to identify potential network
vulnerabilities

4.3 Explain risk management

4.4 Explain the importance of disaster recovery and business continuity
planning


5. Incident Handling


5.1 Monitor security events and know when escalation is required

5.2 Explain digital forensics and attack attribution processes

5.3 Explain the impact of compliance frameworks on incident handling

5.4 Describe the elements of cybersecurity incident response