The CCST Cybersecurity program from kodestree helps you learn with the entry-level concepts today’s employers expect from a junior security hire, covering security principles, network and endpoint defense, vulnerability assessment, risk management, and incident handling. Delivered through live instructor-led classes and hands-on labs mapped to the Cisco 100-160 exam blueprint, the course turns theory into practical, job-ready ability and prepares you for both the certification exam and real support-desk security work.
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisite qualifications- the course is built for absolute beginners
- Basic computer literacy, such as using a browser, installing applications, and managing files
- General awareness of how the internet and connected devices work
- Comfort working in a Windows or macOS environment
- An interest in technology or IT support helps but isn’t mandatory
Why Learn CCST Cybersecurity?
Every organization, from a five-person startup to a global bank, now runs on connected systems that need someone watching over them and that’s the gap CCST Cybersecurity is built to fill. It’s Cisco’s entry point into Cyber Security, a credential aimed at people with no prior security background who want documented proof they understand how attackers operate and how defenders respond. Because it’s mapped to real job tasks rather than abstract theory, hiring managers treat it as a credible signal for Tier 1 SOC, help desk, and junior analyst roles. It also works as a low-cost way to test whether a cybersecurity career is the right fit before committing to a longer associate-level path such as CyberOps Associate.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, you will be able to apply core cybersecurity concepts to real support and defense scenarios.
- Understand the CIA triad and how it shapes every security decision
- Recognize common attack types, threat actors, and social engineering tactics
- Apply basic network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, and segmentation
- Secure endpoint devices across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
- Perform basic vulnerability assessments and interpret risk
- Respond to and document security incidents using standard frameworks
- Build the foundation needed to sit the Cisco 100-160 exam with confidence
What You Will Learn
The course moves domain by domain through everything the 100-160 exam blueprint covers.
- Core security terminology, the CIA triad, and defense-in-depth thinking
- How firewalls, VPNs, NAC, and network segmentation reduce exposure
- SSL/TLS, encryption basics, and how PKI establishes trust
- Endpoint hardening, antivirus/EDR tools, and mobile device security
- Vulnerability scanning, risk scoring, and basic compliance concepts
- Log monitoring, SIEM fundamentals, and digital forensics basics
- Incident response steps using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST
Who is This Course For?
This program is designed for anyone starting fresh in cybersecurity, not only IT veterans.
- Students and recent graduates exploring a cybersecurity career path
- Career switchers moving into IT or security from unrelated fields
- Help desk and technical support staff looking to specialize in security
- IT support technicians who want a recognized entry-level credential
- Anyone preparing specifically for the Cisco CCST Cybersecurity (100-160) exam
Tools You Will Work With
- Wireshark for packet capture and traffic analysis
- Firewall and VPN configuration interfaces
- Antivirus and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools
- SIEM platforms for log monitoring and alerting
- Windows, macOS, and Linux built-in security utilities (netstat, tcpdump, Event Viewer)
- PKI and digital certificate management tools
- MITRE ATT&CK and NIST references for threat and incident mapping
Skills You Will Gain
You’ll leave with practical, demonstrable skills employers look for in junior security hires.
- Threat identification and basic risk assessment
- Network security configuration and monitoring
- Endpoint protection and OS-level hardening
- Vulnerability scanning and remediation prioritization
- Security log analysis and incident documentation
- Working knowledge of compliance and risk management basics
- Confident, exam-ready command of the CCST Cybersecurity blueprint
Career Outcomes
CCST Cybersecurity is designed to open doors into entry-level security and support roles.
- Cybersecurity Technician
- Junior / Tier 1 SOC Analyst
- IT Security Support Associate
- Network Security Support Technician
- Technical Support Specialist (security focus)
- A stepping stone toward Cisco CyberOps Associate certification and associate-level security roles
Why Choose kodestree for This Training?
kodestree pairs Cisco-aligned content with the hands-on practice self-study alone can’t offer.
- 30-hour live, instructor-led training with experienced cybersecurity trainers
- Hands-on labs covering network defense, endpoint security, and incident response
- Curriculum mapped directly to the Cisco 100-160 exam blueprint
- Doubt-clearing sessions, mock tests, and exam-oriented practice
- Flexible batch timings for working professionals and students
- Course completion certificate plus dedicated career guidance support
