CERT-EXAM GUIDE : CCST CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATION
INTRODUCTION The CCST Cybersecurity certification is an entry‑level credential designed to validate core cybersecurity knowledge for beginners. It covers essential principles, network security, endpoint protection, vulnerability assessment, risk management, and incident handling. It serves as a foundation for roles such as cybersecurity technician or junior analyst and aligns with Cisco’s early-career support pathway. EXAM OVERVIEW EXAM CODE 100‑160 CCST Cybersecurity EXAM DURATION Approximately 50 minutes NUMBER OF QUESTIONS Range of 40 to 60 multiple‑choice questions PASSING SCORE Typically around 70 percent (700 out of 1000 scaled score) EXAM COST Approximately 125 USD in many locations EXAM DOMAINS AND WEIGHTS ESSENTIAL SECURITY PRINCIPLES Including definitions of vulnerabilities, threats, exploits, risk, defense‑in‑depth, CIA triad and hardening techniques BASIC NETWORK SECURITY CONCEPTS Such as protocol vulnerabilities, network components, device access control, ...