Cisco's entry-level certifications are ideal stepping stones for career starters in the technology sector to validate their skills and qualifications for entry-level IT positions and demonstrate their readiness to earn associate-level certifications, such as CCNA and CyberOps Associate.
The CCST Cybersecurity certification (100-160 CCST Cybersecurity) validates a candidate's skills and knowledge of fundamental cybersecurity concepts and topics, including security principles, network and endpoint security, vulnerability analysis and risk management, and incident handling. The CCST Cybersecurity exam lasts 50 minutes and tests your knowledge in the following areas: essential security principles, basic network security concepts, endpoint security concepts, vulnerability assessment and risk management, and incident handling.
Free e-learning from Cisco is available to help you prepare. Candidates who wish to register for the CCST Cybersecurity exam must create a Certiport candidate profile, even if they already have a Cisco certification candidate profile.