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FREE Cisco CCST Cybersecurity (100-160) Exam Guide 2026: Pass First Try

FREE 2026 Cisco CCST Cybersecurity (100-160) study guide: 5 official domains, $125 fee, 50 minutes, 5-year validity, CCST vs CompTIA Security+ ($425), 6-8 week study plan.

Ran Chen, EA, CFP®April 25, 2026

Key Facts

  • The Cisco CCST Cybersecurity exam code is 100-160 and is Cisco's entry-level cybersecurity certification (Cisco).
  • The 100-160 exam costs $125 USD and runs 50 minutes via Pearson VUE at test centers or OnVUE online proctoring (Cisco).
  • CCST Cybersecurity includes approximately 50-70 multiple-choice, fill-in, list-in-order, and simulation-based questions (Cisco Press Official Cert Guide).
  • Cisco does not publish an official passing score for CCST Cybersecurity; community score reports indicate ~700-800 on a 300-1000 scaled range.
  • There are no prerequisites for the CCST Cybersecurity exam - no age, education, or training requirements are imposed by Cisco.
  • CCST Cybersecurity certifications earned on or after July 15, 2025 are valid for 5 years; earlier passes remain lifetime (Cisco Recertification Policy).
  • The five 100-160 domains are Essential Security Principles, Basic Network Security, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Assessment, and Incident Handling (Cisco).
  • Cisco enforces a minimum 5-calendar-day waiting period between CCST retake attempts at the full $125 fee per attempt (Cisco Exam Policies).
  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) costs $425 USD in 2026 - roughly $300 more than CCST Cybersecurity - and is DoD 8140 IAT Level II approved (CompTIA).
  • CCST Cybersecurity Continuing Education credits do not recertify the credential; recertification requires passing another Cisco exam (Cisco Recertification Policy).

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Cisco CCST Cybersecurity (100-160) Exam Guide 2026: The Entry-Level Cisco Security Cert That Actually Pays Off

The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity exam (code 100-160) is Cisco's official entry-level cybersecurity credential and the first step on the Cisco security ladder that climbs to CyberOps Associate (being rebranded Cybersecurity Associate under Cisco's early-2026 certification refresh) and on to Cybersecurity Professional and CCIE Security. Released in 2023 alongside CCST Networking and CCST IT Support, it sits below the CyberOps Associate exam in depth and below CompTIA Security+ in price.

This guide carries the five official Cisco exam-topics domains, the real fee ($125 USD), the official 50-minute time limit, the seven supported languages, the 5-year recertification rule that took effect July 15, 2025, an honest CCST Cybersecurity vs CompTIA Security+ ($425) comparison with current 2026 US pricing, and a clear path from 100-160 to CyberOps Associate (200-201 CBROPS / 200-201 CCNACBR v1.2). For the networking sibling exam, read our Cisco CCST Networking 100-150 guide.

Who this guide is for. Help-desk staff bound for SOC tier-1 work, IT students, career-changers entering cybersecurity, candidates who want a vendor-recognized security credential before tackling CompTIA Security+ or CyberOps Associate, and Cisco Networking Academy students wrapping up the Junior Cybersecurity Analyst pathway.

CCST Cybersecurity (100-160) At-a-Glance - 2026

Item2026 Detail (verified July 2026)
Exam code100-160 CCST Cybersecurity
Credentialing bodyCisco Systems
Delivery vendorPearson VUE (test center or OnVUE online proctoring); schools may also use Certiport
QuestionsApproximately 50-70 items (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, list-in-order, and simulation-based) per the Cisco Press Official Cert Guide; Cisco does not publish an official count
Time limit50 minutes
Passing scoreCisco does not publish an exact cut score. Scaled-score range 300-1000; community score reports and Cisco-aligned training providers consistently report ~700-800 as the pass line, but the threshold varies by exam form
Exam fee$125 USD (plus local tax)
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese
PrerequisitesNone
Recommended prep hours60-100 hours
Validity5 years for certs earned on/after July 15, 2025; lifetime for earlier passes
Retake policy5-calendar-day wait between attempts; full $125 fee per attempt
LevelEntry-level (one tier below CyberOps Associate)

Sources: Cisco CCST Cybersecurity exam page, Cisco Exam Policies, Cisco Recertification Policy, and the Cisco Press Official Cert Guide.


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Why Cisco Created CCST Cybersecurity (And Why It Is Not the CyberOps Associate)

Cisco built the CCST family in 2023 to fill the gap between "no certification" and the demanding CyberOps Associate (200-201 CBROPS) exam. CyberOps Associate is a 95-105 question, 120-minute, $300 exam covering security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies - well beyond the reach of a brand-new IT support tech.

CCST Cybersecurity is a deliberately scoped subset. It assumes:

  • You can identify the CIA triad on sight
  • You understand basic networking (IPs, DNS, firewalls, VPNs) - though not as deeply as the CCST Networking exam requires
  • You can describe common threats and the high-level response process
  • You know what an EDR is and the difference between AV and EDR
  • You can read a basic vulnerability score

That is the realistic skill set of a help-desk technician, junior NOC staffer, or first-year SOC analyst. CyberOps Associate sits one tier above and assumes you can read packet captures, work in Wireshark/Splunk, and apply the Cyber Kill Chain in operational depth.

How CCST Cybersecurity Fits the Cisco Security Ladder (2026)

TierCertExam code(s)Fee (USD)Validity (post-Jul 15, 2025)
EntryCCST Cybersecurity100-160$1255 years
AssociateCyberOps Associate (being rebranded Cybersecurity Associate / CCNA Cybersecurity)200-201 CBROPS / 200-201 CCNACBR v1.2$3003 years
ProfessionalCybersecurity Professional (formerly CyberOps Professional; now under CCNP)350-201 CBRCOR core + a concentration (300-215 CBRFIR or 300-220 CBRTHD)$400 core + concentration fee3 years
ExpertCCIE SecurityWritten + labSee Cisco CCIE pricing3 years

Cisco announced in early 2026 that the CyberOps brand is being folded under the CCNA/CCNP umbrella as "Cybersecurity" naming, with auto-migration for existing credential holders. The 100-160 CCST Cybersecurity exam itself remains the entry point; the ladder above it is being renamed, not replaced.

CCST Cybersecurity is a stepping stone, not a destination. Hold it for 6-12 months while you build SOC skills, then move to CyberOps Associate.


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The Five CCST Cybersecurity Domains (Official 100-160 Blueprint)

Cisco publishes the five domains on the official Learning Network exam-topics page. Unlike the CCNA, Cisco does not publish numeric percentage weights for CCST - every question feeds into a single scaled score out of 1000. The Cisco Press Official Cert Guide (Sexton & Lacoste, 2024) and the Cisco Networking Academy course outline reveal the sub-objectives below; treat the percentages as a study-time guide, not an official weighting.

#DomainApprox study emphasisOfficial sub-objectives
1Essential Security Principles~20%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
2Basic Network Security Concepts~25%Network addressing and its impact on security; network infrastructure (DMZ, proxy, honeypot, IDS/IPS); controlling network access (ACLs, firewall types); wireless SOHO security
3Endpoint Security Concepts~20%Operating systems and tools (Windows, Linux, macOS hardening); endpoint policies and standards; BYOD; data encryption; regulatory compliance basics
4Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management~20%Information assurance; vulnerability scoring (CVSS); risk treatment; scanning and remediation; threat intelligence (STIX/TAXII)
5Incident Handling~15%NIST SP 800-61 incident response lifecycle (prep, detect, contain, eradicate, recover, post-incident); malware detection and remediation; chain of custody

Domain 1 - Essential Security Principles

  • CIA triad - Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability. Memorize an example of each (encryption = C, hashing = I, redundancy = A).
  • AAA - Authentication, Authorization, Accounting; RADIUS as the workhorse protocol.
  • Threats and vulnerabilities - phishing, ransomware, supply-chain attacks, insider threat, zero-day, social engineering (vishing, smishing, whaling, tailgating).
  • Access control - MFA, password policies, DAC, MAC, RBAC. Know which is used in Active Directory (DAC + RBAC blend) and which in defense/intel (MAC).
  • Encryption - symmetric vs asymmetric, hashing (MD5/SHA), salting, PKI, digital signatures.

Domain 2 - Basic Network Security Concepts

This is the largest domain in sub-objective count.

  • Network addressing impact on security - IPv4/IPv6, CIDR, network segmentation, public vs private, NAT, MAC addressing.
  • Network infrastructure - screened subnet/DMZ, virtualization, cloud (shared responsibility model), proxy servers (forward vs reverse, Cisco WSA), honeypots, IDS vs IPS.
  • Firewall types - packet filter, stateful, application-layer/proxy, NGFW.
  • VPN protocols - IPsec (site-to-site and remote), SSL/TLS VPN. When each is used.
  • Wireless security - WEP (broken), WPA (deprecated), WPA2 (vulnerable to offline dictionary), WPA3 (current recommendation, SAE handshake, Protected Management Frames).
  • Common attacks - DDoS, on-path (formerly MITM), DNS poisoning, ARP spoofing, port scan, brute force, password spray.

Domain 3 - Endpoint Security Concepts

  • OS hardening - Windows (Defender, BitLocker, NTFS permissions, Event Viewer), Linux (firewalld/UFW, SELinux/AppArmor, dm-crypt/LUKS, permissions), macOS (FileVault, APFS permissions).
  • Patch management - emergency vs scheduled patches; testing in staging.
  • AV vs EDR - signature-based vs behavioral; EDR can roll back ransomware encryption, AV cannot. Cisco AMP as the Cisco-branded example.
  • MDM and BYOD - remote wipe, enforced encryption, app allow-listing, container/sandbox approaches.
  • Regulatory compliance basics - PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR at an awareness level.

Domain 4 - Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management

  • Information Assurance (IA) - protecting PII: availability, integrity, confidentiality, authentication, non-repudiation.
  • CVSS - Base score 0.0-10.0; Critical (9.0-10.0), High (7.0-8.9), Medium (4.0-6.9), Low (0.1-3.9).
  • Vulnerability scanning vs penetration testing - scanning is automated, broad, low-impact; pen-testing is authorized exploitation.
  • Risk treatment - accept, avoid, transfer (cyber insurance), mitigate.
  • Threat intelligence - STIX/TAXII at a high level; strategic, tactical, operational intelligence.

Domain 5 - Incident Handling

  • NIST SP 800-61 incident response lifecycle - Preparation; Detection and Analysis; Containment, Eradication, Recovery; Post-Incident Activity.
  • Chain of custody - preserving evidence integrity for forensics or law enforcement.
  • Order of volatility - collect evidence in order of how quickly it disappears: CPU registers/cache -> memory (RAM) -> routing tables -> disk -> backups.
  • Malware detection and remediation - signature types, scanning systems, reviewing logs, isolation, verification of removal.
  • Cyber Kill Chain (Lockheed Martin) - Recon, Weaponize, Deliver, Exploit, Install, C2, Actions on Objectives. Know it at a conceptual level.

Pass Rates and Study Hours: The Honest 2026 Picture

Cisco does not publish CCST Cybersecurity pass rates, and any page that gives you a single confident percentage is making it up. What we can verify:

SourceWhat we know
CiscoNo official pass-rate publication; Cisco also does not publish exact passing scores or exact question counts.
Cisco Networking Academy cohortsAnecdotal community reports include a Johnston Community College cohort in May 2025 where 10 of 11 students passed on first attempt - a single data point, not an industry pass rate.
Difficulty signalThe exam is widely regarded as easier than CompTIA Security+ (shorter, narrower scope, no full PBQ simulator) but broader than a pure networking exam because it spans five domains.

Realistic prep guidance by background:

  • No IT background: Plan 100+ hours over 8-12 weeks. Work through the free Cisco Networking Academy Junior Cybersecurity Analyst pathway end-to-end before any paid practice.
  • Active IT support / help desk (6+ months): 40-60 hours over 4-6 weeks. You already know endpoints and basic networking; spend most of your time on Domain 5 (Incident Handling) and Domain 4 (Vulnerability/Risk).
  • Already CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certified: 25-35 hours over 2-3 weeks of focused review. Most overlap is in Domains 1-4; learn the Cisco-flavored terminology and the NIST SP 800-61 lifecycle cold.
  • Already in a SOC tier-1 role: 15-25 hours, mostly practice exams to calibrate to Cisco question style.

The 5-calendar-day retake window is short enough that a first-attempt fail is recoverable in a week of targeted study. Pearson VUE's question pool is large enough that back-to-back attempts rarely repeat more than a handful of items.


CCST Cybersecurity vs CompTIA Security+: The 2026 Comparison

The single most-asked question about CCST Cybersecurity is whether to take it instead of, before, or after CompTIA Security+. Here is the verified comparison with 2026 US pricing.

AttributeCCST Cybersecurity (100-160)CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
Vendor bodyCisco SystemsCompTIA
LevelEntry-levelFoundational/intermediate
Exam fee (2026 USD)$125$425 (raised from $394 in June 2025)
Questions~50-70 (MCQ, fill-in, list-in-order, simulation)Up to 90 (MCQ + performance-based)
Time50 minutes90 minutes
Passing scoreCisco does not publish; community reports ~700-800 of 1000750 of 900 (~83%)
Performance-based questions?Yes - simulation-based items includedYes (4-6 PBQs in a simulator, presented first)
Validity5 years (post-July-2025 passes)3 years (CEUs to renew)
DoD 8140 / 8570 approved?Not currently approvedYes - IAT Level II (a major resume signal for federal/cleared work)
Vendor-specific?Cisco-flavored, but mostly vendor-neutral contentVendor-neutral
Recommended prep60-100 hours80-120 hours
Best forHelp desk -> SOC tier 1; price-sensitive candidates; Cisco-shop employersAnyone doing federal, government-contractor, or DoD-adjacent work

Which One First?

  • Take CCST Cybersecurity first if: you are a complete beginner, your budget is tight, you want a quick confidence-builder before Security+, your employer is a Cisco partner or runs Cisco security products, or you are a Cisco Networking Academy student finishing the Junior Cybersecurity Analyst pathway.
  • Skip directly to Security+ if: you need DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance for a federal contractor job, your employer reimburses Security+ but not CCST, or you already have 6-12 months of IT support experience and feel ready for the deeper exam.
  • Take both if: your employer reimburses exams (many do); the combined $550 spend is small relative to a $20K-$30K salary jump from help desk to SOC tier 1.

A Hidden-Cost Note Most Guides Miss

CompTIA Security+ requires 50 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every 3 years to renew, plus CompTIA's annual CE maintenance fee (around $50/year). Over 5 years that is roughly $250+ in fees plus ~80 hours of CEU activity. CCST Cybersecurity has no CEUs and a one-time $125 retake at the 5-year mark to recertify. Net 5-year cost: CCST Cybersecurity is ~$250; Security+ is ~$675+ plus CEU time. For pure budget candidates, CCST wins on cost.


6-8 Week CCST Cybersecurity Study Plan

This schedule assumes 8-10 hours per week. Compress to 4 weeks at 15+ hrs/week if you already hold A+ or Network+; extend to 12 weeks at a lighter pace.

WeekFocusDeliverables
1Domain 1 (Essential Security Principles)Baseline diagnostic quiz; cheat sheet of CIA, AAA, access-control models, NIST CSF 5 functions
2Domain 2 (Basic Network Security)Diagram a small network with firewall, DMZ, VLAN segmentation, IPsec VPN, WPA3 wireless
3Domain 3 (Endpoint Security)AV vs EDR comparison sheet; MDM controls list; secure-boot/TPM concept map
4Domain 4 (Vulnerability Assessment & Risk)CVSS practice (interpret 5 sample CVEs); NIST RMF 7-step diagram
5Domain 5 (Incident Handling)NIST SP 800-61 lifecycle flashcards; order of volatility memorized; Kill Chain conceptual map
6Mixed-domain timed practice3-5 timed 50-minute simulations; aim for consistent completion before scheduling
7-8 (optional)Weak-domain remediation + final polishRedo 100 items from your 2 lowest-scoring domains; final timed sim 3 days before exam

Free Resources From Cisco

  • Cisco Networking Academy - "Junior Cybersecurity Analyst" Career Path (netacad.com) - free self-paced courses (Introduction to Cybersecurity, Networking Basics, Endpoints and Systems) that map cleanly to the 100-160 blueprint. Ideal free starting point.
  • Cisco Skills for All (skillsforall.com) - newer free courses on cybersecurity essentials.
  • Cisco Learning Network - CCST Cybersecurity Community - Cisco-staffed Q&A and study groups.

Recommended Books and Channels

  • Cisco Press, CCST Cybersecurity 100-160 Official Cert Guide (Sexton & Lacoste, Feb 2024, ISBN 9780138203924) - the only Cisco-approved self-study resource; includes 200+ companion practice questions.
  • Professor Messer's Security+ video series - covers ~75% of the CCST Cybersecurity content for free on YouTube.
  • John Hammond, The Cyber Mentor, NetworkChuck - free YouTube content on threats, EDR, and SOC operations.

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Pitfalls That Fail First-Time CCST Cybersecurity Candidates

  1. Mixing up CCST Cybersecurity (100-160) with CCST Networking (100-150). The codes look similar; the content overlaps in network basics but diverges sharply in endpoint and incident-handling material. Buy the right voucher.
  2. Memorizing the wrong frameworks. CCST Cybersecurity tests NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-61, CVSS, and the Cyber Kill Chain at a high level. It does NOT test deep MITRE ATT&CK technique IDs, CIS Critical Controls numbering, or ISO 27001 clauses.
  3. Skipping incident-handling order of volatility. Almost guaranteed exam item: "Which evidence should you collect first in a forensic investigation?" Answer: items at the top of the volatility hierarchy (CPU registers/cache, then RAM, then network state, then disk, then backups).
  4. Confusing AV with EDR. AV is signature-based; EDR is behavioral and can roll back ransomware. EDR is the right answer for any "detect novel attacks" question.
  5. Forgetting WPA3 = current recommendation. WPA2 is still used widely but WPA3 with SAE and PMF is the right answer for modern wireless deployments.
  6. Outdated terminology. Cisco uses 2023+ inclusive terminology: "on-path attack" (not MITM), "primary/secondary" (not master/slave), "deny list" (not blacklist). Pick the inclusive option when both appear.

Test-Day Logistics

Delivered by Pearson VUE, identical mechanics to CCST Networking.

Pacing

  • ~50-70 questions / 50 minutes = roughly 45-60 seconds per question.
  • Goal: 25 questions in 25 minutes; flag any item taking >90 seconds and move on.
  • Reserve 5 minutes at the end to revisit flagged questions.

Test Center vs OnVUE

  • Test center - laminated scratch paper, dry-erase marker, locker for electronics.
  • OnVUE - on-screen whiteboard only, 360-degree room scan, wired Ethernet recommended, quiet private room required, government photo ID at check-in.

Career Outlook: Where CCST Cybersecurity Takes You in 2026

CCST Cybersecurity opens entry-level cybersecurity-adjacent and SOC tier-1 doors. It does not replace Security+ for federal/contractor roles or CyberOps Associate for serious SOC analyst work.

Authoritative salary data (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics):

  • Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212): median $124,910; 10th percentile $69,660; 90th percentile $186,420. Employment projected to grow 29% from 2024-2034 (BLS).

Role-tier aggregates (PayScale, Indeed, ZipRecruiter 2026 US postings - industry-aggregate, not BLS-published):

Role2026 US Pay RangeTypical Path
IT Help Desk (security focus)$42K-$58KCCST Cybersecurity + 0-1 yr exp
SOC Tier 1 Analyst$52K-$75KCCST Cybersecurity + Security+ (or CyberOps Associate) + 1 yr exp
GRC Analyst (entry)$58K-$80KCCST Cybersecurity + ISO 27001 / NIST CSF familiarity + 1-2 yr exp
Junior Pen Tester / Vuln Mgmt$62K-$85KCCST Cybersecurity + eJPT or CompTIA PenTest+ + 1-2 yr exp
SOC Tier 2 / Incident Response$75K-$110KCCST + CyberOps Associate (200-201) + 2-3 yr exp
Cybersecurity Engineer$95K-$140K+CyberOps Associate or CISSP/CySA+ + 4+ yr exp

How to Leverage CCST Cybersecurity on Your Resume

Cisco Certified Support Technician - Cybersecurity (CCST Cybersecurity, 100-160)
Cisco Systems - Issued [Month YYYY] - Valid through [Month YYYY+5]

List your Credly badge URL in the contact block. Pair it with skills: NIST CSF, CIA triad, vulnerability scanning, CVSS, SIEM, EDR vs AV, NIST SP 800-61 incident response, MITRE ATT&CK awareness, WPA3, on-path attacks, IDS/IPS, NetFlow.

The 5-Year Validity Rule (Updated July 15, 2025)

Cisco changed CCST recertification on July 15, 2025 to align CCST with higher-level Cisco paths and keep holders current as security threats evolve:

  • Pre-July 15, 2025 passes: lifetime certification, no renewal.
  • On/after July 15, 2025 passes: 5-year validity.

To recertify a post-2025 CCST Cybersecurity, you can do any one of:

  1. Retake any current CCST exam (Cybersecurity, Networking, or IT Support) - $125.
  2. Pass any current Cisco Associate-level exam (CCNA 200-301, CyberOps Associate 200-201, DevNet Associate 200-901, etc.).
  3. Pass any current Cisco technology core or concentration exam.
  4. Pass any current CCDE written/practical or CCIE lab.

CE (Continuing Education) credits do NOT recertify CCST, unlike CCNA and above. Most working SOC analysts use CyberOps Associate to recertify their CCST.


CCST Cybersecurity -> CyberOps Associate: The Natural Next Step

If CCST Cybersecurity feels easy and you have landed a SOC tier-1 role, CyberOps Associate (200-201 CBROPS, now being rebranded 200-201 CCNACBR v1.2) is the right next exam. Comparison:

AttributeCCST CybersecurityCyberOps Associate
Code100-160200-201 CBROPS / CCNACBR v1.2
Fee$125$300
Time50 min120 min
Questions~50-7095-105
DepthConceptualOperational + analytical
Wireshark / Splunk / log analysis required?Surface-levelYes - heavy
Cyber Kill Chain depthConceptPer-stage indicators and detection methods
Incident responseNIST SP 800-61 phases at high levelFull lifecycle + chain of custody + memory forensics
MITRE ATT&CKAwarenessTactic and technique fluency
Recommended prep60-100 hrs150-220 hrs

Most candidates who land a SOC tier-1 role within 3-6 months of passing CCST Cybersecurity then take CyberOps Associate within 12-18 months. Pair both with a tier-2-ready resume.


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Cisco CCST Cybersecurity vs CCST Networking

If you are deciding between CCST Cybersecurity and the sibling CCST Networking (100-150) - see our dedicated Cisco CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Guide for the networking blueprint. Both exams share the same fee ($125), time (50 minutes), and Pearson VUE delivery. Many career-changers take both within a single 4-month window - networking first to build wire-level fluency, then cybersecurity to build the security overlay. Total cost: $250 + 100-150 study hours.


Official Sources Used

  • Cisco CCST Cybersecurity exam page - cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccst-cybersecurity.html (verified July 2026)
  • Cisco Exam, Testing, and Certification Policies - cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/policies.html ("Cisco does not publish exam passing scores")
  • Cisco Recertification Policy - cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/recertification/index.html (July 15, 2025 update)
  • Cisco Learning Network - 100-160 Exam Topics
  • Cisco Press - CCST Cybersecurity 100-160 Official Cert Guide (Sexton & Lacoste, Feb 2024, ISBN 9780138203924)
  • Cisco Networking Academy - Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path (netacad.com)
  • Cisco CCST Exams and Training - cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/support-technician/exams-training.html (2026 rebrand announcement)
  • NIST SP 800-61 Rev 2 - Computer Security Incident Handling Guide
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0
  • U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212), May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 - 2026 US voucher pricing ($425)

Cisco exam details, fees, and exam content may change. Always verify current requirements at cisco.com before registering.

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