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Cisco CCST 100-160 Cybersecurity Study Guide

Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity 100-160

The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity 100-160 is Cisco's entry-level cybersecurity exam. It covers security principles, basic network security, endpoint security, vulnerability assessment and risk, and incident handling. It suits students and new security staff.

  • Exam code 100-160
  • Entry level
  • 5 exam domains

This guide is free, with no sign-up. It explains every Cisco CCST 100-160 Cybersecurity exam topic in plain English, one chapter at a time. Read them in order or jump straight to the topic you need.

  • 5chapters
  • 26topics
  • 12diagrams and exhibits
  • 2 h 3 minfast track
Start with Essential Security Principles
  • Every topic follows the same simple pattern: what it is, how it works, common mistakes
  • Diagrams and real command output where a picture explains it best
  • Exam tips and worked subnetting and IPv6 practice, with answers

Chapters

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1Essential Security Principles5 topics · 23 min fast trackCore terms, common threats, access management and encryption, with page links.
  1. 1Security Principles, CIA and Defence in Depth5 min
  2. 2Malware, Denial of Service, Botnets and Network Threats5 min
  3. 3Social Engineering, Physical Attacks, Insiders and APTs4 min
  4. 4Access Management, AAA, RADIUS, MFA and Passwords4 min
  5. 5Encryption, Hashing, Certificates and PKI5 min
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2Basic Network Security Concepts7 topics · 35 min fast trackProtocol weaknesses, addressing, architecture, wireless, ACLs, firewalls, VPN and NAC.
  1. 1TCP/IP Protocol Vulnerabilities6 min
  2. 2Network Addresses, Segmentation and NAT5 min
  3. 3Security Architecture, DMZ, Virtualization and Cloud5 min
  4. 4Honeypots, Proxy Servers, IDS and IPS5 min
  5. 5Securing a SoHo Wireless Network4 min
  6. 6Access Control Lists and Firewalls5 min
  7. 7VPNs and Network Access Control5 min
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3Endpoint Security Concepts6 topics · 26 min fast trackOperating systems, endpoint tools, compliance, updates, logs and malware removal.
  1. 1Operating System Security on Windows, macOS and Linux5 min
  2. 2The netstat, nslookup and tcpdump Tools4 min
  3. 3Endpoint Policy, Inventory, Backups, Compliance and BYOD5 min
  4. 4Software and Hardware Updates and Patching4 min
  5. 5Interpreting System Logs and Spotting Anomalies4 min
  6. 6Malware Scanning, Scan Logs and Remediation4 min
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4Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management4 topics · 19 min fast trackScanning, threat intelligence, risk ranking and recovery planning.
  1. 1Vulnerability Management, Reconnaissance and Scanning5 min
  2. 2Threat Intelligence, CVEs and Security Communication5 min
  3. 3Risk Management, Risk Levels and Data Classification5 min
  4. 4Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning4 min
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5Incident Handling4 topics · 20 min fast trackSIEM and SOAR monitoring, forensics, compliance reporting and the response lifecycle.
  1. 1SIEM, SOAR and Security Event Monitoring5 min
  2. 2Digital Forensics, Kill Chain, ATT&CK and Evidence Handling5 min
  3. 3Compliance Frameworks and Breach Reporting5 min
  4. 4Incident Response Policy, Plan and Lifecycle5 min
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