Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity exam price, length, validity and renewal
Cisco · Foundational · 100-160 · $125 · 50 min · valid 5 years
Exam facts
Checked Sep 25, 2026 on Cisco's page| Price | $125 per attempt, US list priceUSD list price |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 min |
| Format | Proctored exam |
| Valid for | 5 years |
| Renewal | Certifications earned on or after 2025-07-15 last five years; recertify by passing the current CCST exam or any current Associate or higher exam (CE credits do not apply). |
| Prerequisites | None stated |
| Level | Foundational (Cisco calls it Entry (CCST)) |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE test centre or online proctored (testing partners Pearson VUE and Certiport) |
| Languages | English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese |
| Source | cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccst-cybersecurity.htmlLast checked Sep 25, 2026 |
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Track| Exam | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundational | $99 | - | - | |
| Foundational | $99 | - | - | |
| Foundational | $100 | - | 3 years | |
| Foundational | $250 | 90 min | 2 years | |
| Associate | - | 180 min | 1 year | |
| Associate | $70.50 | 60 min | - | |
| Associate | $165 | 100 min | 1 year | |
| Associate | $165 | - | - |
About this exam
Validates entry-level cybersecurity knowledge: security principles, network and endpoint security, vulnerability assessment and risk management, and incident handling.
What the official page says
- Price: "$US125"
- Duration: "50 minutes"
- Validity: "Exams for Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) entry-level certifications are valid for five years from the date you pass."
Most Cisco certifications stay active for three years and renew with Continuing Education credits, a retake of the exam, or a higher-level exam; CCST certifications earned on or after 2025-07-15 last five years.
After a failed written exam wait five calendar days (30 days after a failed expert lab or practical exam), and wait 180 days before retaking a passed exam with the same number.
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