CCST Cisco Certified Support Technician Study Guide

The ideal prep guide for earning your CCST Cybersecurity certification

CCST Cisco Certified Support Technician Study Guide: Cybersecurity Exam is the perfect way to study for your certification as you prepare to start or upskill your IT career. Written by industry expert and Cisco guru Todd Lammle, this Sybex Study Guide uses the trusted Sybex approach, providing 100% coverage of CCST Cybersecurity exam objectives. You’ll find detailed information and examples for must-know Cisco cybersecurity topics, as well as practical insights drawn from real-world scenarios.

This study guide provides authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including essential security principles, basic network security concepts, endpoint security concepts, vulnerability assessment and risk management, and incident handling. You also get one year of FREE access to a robust set of online learning tools, including a test bank with hundreds of questions, a practice exam, a set of flashcards, and a glossary of important terminology. The CCST Cybersecurity certification is an entry point into the Cisco certification program, and a pathway to the higher-level CyberOps. It’s a great place to start as you build a rewarding IT career!

• Study 100% of the topics covered on the Cisco CCST Cybersecurity certification exam
• Get access to flashcards, practice questions, and more great resources online
• Master difficult concepts with real-world examples and clear explanations
• Learn about the career paths you can follow and what comes next after the CCST

This Sybex study guide is perfect for anyone wanting to earn their CCST Cybersecurity certification, including entry-level cybersecurity technicians, IT students, interns, and IT professionals.

Acknowledgments xix

About the Authors xxi

Introduction xxiii

Assessment Test xxxiii

Answer to Assessment Test xxxviii

Chapter 1 Security Concepts 1

Chapter 2 Network Security Devices 27

Chapter 3 IP, IPv6, and NAT 57

Chapter 4 Network Device Access 115

Chapter 5 Secure Access Technology 143

Chapter 6 OS Basics and Security 179

Chapter 7 Endpoint Security 225

Chapter 8 Risk Management 265

Chapter 9 Vulnerability Management 293

Chapter 10 Disaster Recovery 327

Chapter 11 Incident Handling 357

Chapter 12 Digital Forensics 377

Chapter 13 Incident Response 391

Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 417

Index 439

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Todd Lammle is the authority on Cisco certification and internetworking, and is Cisco certified in most Cisco certification categories. He is a world-renowned author, speaker, trainer, and consultant. Todd has published over 130 books, including the very popular CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide. You can reach Todd through his website at www.lammle.com.

Jon Buhagiar, CCNA, is an information technology professional with over two decades of experience in higher education. Currently, he is a director of information technology for RareMed Solutions.

Donald Robb has over 15 years of experience with most areas of IT, including networking, security, collaboration, data center, cloud, SDN, and automation/devops. Visit his blog at https://www.the-packet-thrower.com and YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePacketThrower.

Todd Montgomery is a Network Automation Engineer for a Fortune 500 company. He is involved with network design and implementation of emerging datacenter technologies, as well as software defined networking design plans, cloud design, and implementation.

The ideal prep guide for earning your CCST Cybersecurity certification

The CCST Cisco^® Certified Support Technician Study Guide: ­Cybersecurity Exam provides 100% coverage of the CCST Cybersecurity exam objectives. Following the trusted Sybex approach, this book explains all the concepts you’ll need to know to do your best on the exam. It also includes one year of free access to online learning tools, including a practice exam, flashcards, and glossary of important terminology. The CCST Cybersecurity certification is an entry point into the Cisco certification program, and a ­pathway to the higher-level CCNA or CyberOps. This entry-level certification is the perfect stepping stone to kick-start your career in IT!

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you’ll be ready for:

• Essential Security Principles
• Basic Network Security Concepts
• Endpoint Security Concepts
• Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management
• Incident Handling

ABOUT THE CISCO CERTIFIED SUPPORT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification validates your knowledge of entry-level cybersecurity concepts and topics. The certification proves you have the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to launch your IT career.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex’s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, follow the instructions to register your book, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with a practice exam to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you’re ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared