Cisco Professional Certification

CCNP
Security350-701 SCOR — Implementing & Operating Security Core Technologies

Prove you can design and implement cloud security, network security, content security, endpoint protection, and secure network access. SCOR is the core exam for CCNP Security and a path toward CCIE Security.

Start Your Learning Path

Security-FocusedCover all SCOR domains in depth

Hands-On LabsFirewalls, VPNs & cloud security

CCIE PathwayFoundation for CCIE Security

66 Video Classes41:30 hrs of expert instruction

Provide top-tier security against cyberthreats

The CCNP Security 350-701 SCOR validates your skills across security infrastructure: network, cloud, and content security, endpoint protection and detection, secure network access, visibility, and enforcement.

No formal prerequisites — open to all learners

3-5 years of security implementation experience recommended

Core exam for the CCNP Security concentration track

Counts toward CCIE Security qualification

Security Infrastructure Skills

Defend networks, clouds, and endpoints

Build the practical skills to design, deploy, and operate Cisco security solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

Security Fundamentals

Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and cryptographic concepts that underpin modern security architectures.

Firewalls & VPNs

Deploy and manage firewalls, intrusion prevention, and site-to-site or remote access VPN solutions.

Cloud Security

Apply DevSecOps practices and secure workloads across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments.

Email & Web Security

Configure Cisco Secure Email and Umbrella to defend against phishing, malware, and data loss.

Endpoint Defense

Implement EDR with Cisco Secure Endpoint and build effective patching and MFA strategies.

Network Visibility

Use NetFlow, telemetry, and identity-based access control to detect and respond to threats.

Exam Blueprint

Six domains. One complete security foundation.

The curriculum tracks the official SCOR exam blueprint, covering everything from core security concepts to network access visibility and enforcement.

Explore the curriculum

DOMAIN 0125%

Security Concepts

Understand common threats, vulnerabilities, cryptography components, and VPN deployment models.

DOMAIN 0220%

Network Security

Configure intrusion prevention, firewalls, network access control, and secure VPN connectivity.

DOMAIN 0315%

Securing the Cloud

Apply security controls and shared-responsibility models across public, private, and hybrid clouds.

DOMAIN 0415%

Content Security

Deploy and manage email, web, and DNS-layer security with Cisco Secure Email and Umbrella.

DOMAIN 0510%

Endpoint Protection & Detection

Compare EPP and EDR solutions and configure Cisco Secure Endpoint for malware protection.

DOMAIN 0615%

Secure Network Access & Visibility

Implement identity-based access control, network telemetry, and Cisco visibility platforms.

Domain percentages can change. Always review Cisco's official exam page before scheduling.

What You Will Learn

A clear, exam-aligned curriculum

Expand each domain to see the security concepts, tools, and configurations you will master throughout the course.

On-premises and cloud threats: malware, DoS/DDoS, phishing, MITM, insecure APIs
Common vulnerabilities: weak/hardcoded passwords, OWASP Top 10, buffer overflow
Cryptography fundamentals: hashing, encryption, PKI, SSL, IPsec, NAT-T
Site-to-site and remote access VPN: DMVPN, FlexVPN, Cisco Secure Client
Security intelligence authoring, sharing, and consumption
SDN architecture, North/South Bound APIs, and Cisco DNA Center APIs

Intrusion prevention and firewall solution deployment models
NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow records for visibility
Layer 2 security: VLAN segmentation, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection
Device hardening across control, data, and management planes
AAA configuration with TACACS+ and RADIUS
Site-to-site and remote access VPN configuration and troubleshooting

Public, private, hybrid, and community cloud security models
Cloud service models: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS shared responsibility
Patch management and security assessment in the cloud
DevSecOps: CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, secure development
Application and data security in cloud environments
Cloud logging, monitoring, and workload security concepts

Web proxy traffic redirection, capture, and authentication methods
Cisco Secure Email Gateway, Cloud Gateway, and Secure Web Appliance
Email security: spam filtering, anti-malware, DLP, and encryption
Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway and URL filtering
Web application filtering, malware scanning, and TLS decryption
Umbrella identities, content settings, and reporting

Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) vs. Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Cisco Secure Endpoint anti-malware configuration
Outbreak control and quarantine to limit infection spread
Endpoint device management, asset inventory, and MDM
Multifactor authentication (MFA) strategy and importance
Endpoint posture assessment and patching strategy

Identity management: guest services, profiling, posture, and BYOD
Network access control: 802.1X, MAB, WebAuth, and CoA
Device compliance and application control benefits
Exfiltration techniques: DNS tunneling, HTTPS, ICMP, and more
Network telemetry and encrypted traffic analytics
Cisco Secure Network Analytics, pxGrid, and Umbrella Investigate

Career Outcomes

Turn security skills into a thriving career

CCNP Security is designed for security engineers, network engineers, and analysts ready to specialize in defending modern infrastructure.

Who should learn?Security engineers, network engineers, and analysts moving into specialized security roles

Security Engineer

Implement and test new security features, plan upgrades, and respond to security incidents.

Network Security Engineer

Identify vulnerabilities and design systems and procedures that defend against cybercrime.

Security Analyst

Curtail security breaches by identifying the causes and sources of threats.

Cloud Security Specialist

Secure cloud workloads, applications, and infrastructure across hybrid environments.

Your Roadmap

From security fundamentals to full-stack defense

Follow a hands-on progression that takes you from core security concepts through network, cloud, content, and endpoint security.

Security Concepts

Understand threats, vulnerabilities, cryptography, and VPN deployment models.

Network & Cloud Security

Configure firewalls, intrusion prevention, and secure cloud workloads with DevSecOps.

Content & Endpoint Security

Deploy Secure Email, Umbrella, and EDR with Cisco Secure Endpoint.

Access & Visibility

Implement identity-based access control and network telemetry, then prepare for SCOR.

Exam domains and weightings are based on Cisco's official SCOR 350-701 page.

Ready to secure your network career?

Talk with a course advisor about prerequisites, the CCNP Security learning path, and how SCOR fits your roadmap toward CCIE Security.

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CCNP Security350-701 SCOR — Implementing & Operating Security Core Technologies

Provide top-tier security against cyberthreats

Defend networks, clouds, and endpoints

Security Fundamentals

Firewalls & VPNs

Cloud Security

Email & Web Security

Endpoint Defense

Network Visibility

Six domains. One complete security foundation.

Security Concepts

Network Security

Securing the Cloud

Content Security

Endpoint Protection & Detection

Secure Network Access & Visibility

A clear, exam-aligned curriculum

01. Security Concepts25% OF EXAM

02. Network Security20% OF EXAM

03. Securing the Cloud15% OF EXAM

04. Content Security15% OF EXAM

05. Endpoint Protection & Detection10% OF EXAM

06. Secure Network Access & Visibility15% OF EXAM

Turn security skills into a thriving career

Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer

Security Analyst

Cloud Security Specialist

From security fundamentals to full-stack defense

Security Concepts

Network & Cloud Security

Content & Endpoint Security

Access & Visibility

Ready to secure your network career?

CCNP
Security350-701 SCOR — Implementing & Operating Security Core Technologies