Exam Format

• Exam Code: 100-160 CCST Cybersecurity
• Certification Level: Entry / Foundation
• Exam Duration: 120 minutes
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by Cisco
• Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored questions for statistical and research purposes. These do not affect your final score and are not identified.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple response, scenario-based questions
• Number of Questions: Approximately 70–90 questions (Cisco does not officially disclose the exact number)
• Hands-On Questions: No hands-on labs; scenario-based questions are used to assess applied cybersecurity knowledge.

Exam Policies

• Offline Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 48 hours before the scheduled exam time.
• Online Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time.
• Waiting Period: A minimum 5-calendar-day wait is required after a failed attempt before retaking the exam.
• Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake.

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: Cisco CCST certifications do not expire
• Renewal Options: Not applicable (no recertification requirement)

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: $125 USD (excluding taxes)
• Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply
• Example: In India, 18% GST applies, making the total $147.50 USD ($125 + $22.50 tax)

Prerequisites

• Basic IT or networking awareness
• Interest in cybersecurity or SOC operations
• Familiarity with general computing concepts

Exam Topics

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Threat landscape, attack vectors, security principles
• Security Operations: SOC roles, monitoring, alert handling, incident lifecycle
• Network & Endpoint Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection basics
• Threats & Vulnerabilities: Malware, phishing, ransomware, social engineering
• Governance & Compliance: Security policies, risk awareness, best practices
• Incident Response: Detection, containment, escalation, and recovery concepts

For a detailed blueprint and official exam outline, feel free to contact us!

Intended Audience

• Students and fresh graduates
• Entry-level SOC Analysts (Tier 1)
• IT Support Engineers moving into cybersecurity
• Helpdesk and Technical Support professionals
• Career changers entering cybersecurity

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:

• SOC Analyst (Level 1), Cybersecurity Technician, Security Operations Support, IT Security Support

• U.S.: $45,000–$70,000 USD
• India: ₹3,00,000–₹6,00,000 INR
• United Kingdom: £22,000–£35,000 GBP
• UAE: 70,000–120,000 AED per year

• Entry-level Cisco cybersecurity credential, vendor-recognized, ideal starting point before CyberOps Associate

Exam Mode

• In-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centres
• Online through Pearson VUE’s online proctoring system

Exam Booking Link

• Book your CCST Cybersecurity (100-160) exam via Pearson VUE —
  https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/cisco.html

Once you pass the exam:

• Download your digital badge and exam result from Cisco Certmetrics
• Processing Time: Certification status is typically available within 24–48 hours
• Log in to Cisco Certmetrics: https://cp.certmetrics.com/cisco
• Navigate to the Certifications section to view and download your credentials

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