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Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking 100-150 v1.0 · Domain 6: Security

Malware types, phishing and other social engineering, DoS and DDoS

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

Many security incidents start with malicious software, deception of people, or attacks that overload services. You need to recognize each type well enough to spot symptoms and take the right first steps.

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