Cisco 100-160 Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity Online Training
Cisco 100-160 Online Training
The questions for 100-160 were last updated at Oct 23,2025.
- Exam Code: 100-160
- Exam Name: Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity
- Certification Provider: Cisco
- Latest update: Oct 23,2025
Which of the following is the most secure and recommended method for storing sensitive user data in a database?
- A . Storing the data in plain text
- B . Using symmetric encryption
- C . Using hashing algorithms
- D . Using asymmetric encryption
What is the purpose of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems?
- A . To analyze network traffic and detect potential security threats.
- B . To centrally collect, store, and analyze logs from various systems to detect and respond to security incidents.
- C . To encrypt sensitive data to protect it from unauthorized access.
- D . To authenticate and authorize users to access network resources.
Which of the following is a security best practice for securing data in the cloud?
- A . Storing sensitive data in clear text
- B . Implementing multi-factor authentication
- C . Allowing unrestricted access to data
- D . Using weak passwords
Which of the following is a principle of data security?
- A . Encryption
- B . Firewall
- C . Intrusion Detection System
- D . Data Masking
Which of the following features of the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) allows network administrators to define policies for controlling access to network resources based on user identities and user or group attributes?
- A . Network Access Profiles
- B . Identity Firewall
- C . Profiling
- D . TrustSec
What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication?
- A . To provide multiple layers of security by requiring users to provide more than one form of identification
- B . To simplify the login process by only requiring one form of identification
- C . To restrict access to certain users by requiring additional authorization
- D . To prevent unauthorized access by encrypting user credentials
What is a common vulnerability in cloud-based systems?
- A . Inadequate access controls
- B . Outdated antivirus software
- C . Weak passwords
- D . Lack of network segmentation
Which of the following is a best practice for managing security policies and procedures?
- A . Implementing a regular review process for security policies
- B . Relying solely on default security settings
- C . Allowing users to create and manage their own security policies
- D . Not documenting the security policies and procedures
Which of the following is a best practice for implementing strong password policies within an organization?
- A . Allowing users to choose their own passwords, regardless of complexity
- B . Requiring users to change their password every 90 days
- C . Storing passwords in clear text in a central database
- D . Allowing users to reuse their previous passwords
What is the primary reason for implementing multi-factor authentication in a cloud environment?
- A . To provide an additional layer of security
- B . To simplify the authentication process
- C . To reduce costs
- D . To improve performance