CCST-Cybersecurity Practice Online

Question 1

Which of the following network security services provides secure remote access to internal resources for remote users?

A : Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

B : Virtual Private Network (VPN)

C : Network Access Control (NAC)

D : Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Answer: B

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?

A : To generate security alerts and notify administrators of potential security incidents

B : To scan network traffic and detect and prevent malicious activity

C : To authenticate users and control access to systems and data

D : To encrypt network traffic and protect data during transmission

Answer: A

Question 3

What is the purpose of a firewall?

A : To prevent unauthorized access to a network

B : To optimize network performance

C : To provide secure remote access

D : To detect and respond to security incidents

Answer: A

Question 4

Which of the following describes a common security threat related to email communication?

A : Phishing attacks

B : Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks

C : SQL injection attacks

D : Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks

Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following is a key principle of data security?

A : Accessible by everyone

B : Running on outdated software

C : Encrypted during transmission

D : Stored in clear text

Answer: C

Name:	Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity
Exam Code:	CCST-Cybersecurity
Certification:	CCST
Vendor:	Cisco
Total Questions:	300
Last Updated:	May 15, 2024