What You’ll Learn
This course is designed to fully prepare you for Cisco’s CCST Cybersecurity exam, covering all key domains and learning objectives:
- Core cybersecurity concepts, the CIA Triad and common attack vectors
- Understanding vulnerabilities, exploits, risks, and the threat landscape
- Categories of attackers, malware, social engineering, and physical threats
- Strengthening security posture with defense-in-depth, system hardening, and MFA
- Managing authentication, authorization, and encryption
- Network security fundamentals, including TCP/IP , MAC considerations, and security appliances
- Implementing Access Control Lists (ACLs), VPNs, and Network Access Control (NAC)
- Securing Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Using tools like
netstat, nslookup, and tcpdump for security monitoring - Maintaining system updates, performing log analysis, and managing software inventory
- Conducting vulnerability assessments, port scanning, and passive/active reconnaissance
- Understanding SIEM, SOAR, the Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and evidence handling
- Reviewing disaster recovery, backup types, and compliance regulations
Requirements
No prior experience or training is required. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn—this course will guide you step-by-step through the essentials of cybersecurity.
Description
Get Ready to Crush Your Cisco CCST Cybersecurity Exam
The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification is your starting point into the world of cybersecurity. Designed for newcomers, this beginner-friendly credential validates your foundational knowledge and proves your readiness for entry-level cybersecurity roles—and it never expires.
In this course, you’ll be guided by award-winning instructor and cybersecurity expert Kevin Wallace, CCIEx2 Lifetime Emeritus #7945, as he simplifies complex concepts using animations, real-world examples, demonstrations, and memory aids. The training mirrors Cisco’s official exam blueprint and includes hands-on labs, downloadable resources, and module quizzes to reinforce your learning every step of the way.What You’ll Get
- 9+ hours of high-quality video instruction with Kevin Wallace
- 14 graded module quizzes aligned with each exam domain
- Printable PDFs of all quizzes with detailed answer explanations
- Optional hands-on lab exercises for real-world skill-building
- Course downloads including slides, labs, quizzes
Who This Course is For
- Beginners looking to start a career in cybersecurity
- IT professionals preparing for their first cybersecurity certification
- Students or career-changers interested in cyber defense and system protection
- Anyone planning to take the Cisco CCST Cybersecurity exam