350-701.AP1
CCNP-SCOR (350-701)
Gain the expertise to design, build, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructure with our CCNP-SCOR (350-701) course.
- Practice in 54 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 14 Interactive Lessons and 98 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 524 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
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54 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
14Interactive Lessons
98Topics
54LiveLab
524Practice Test Questions
2Videos
162Flashcards
162Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, demanding professionals to upgrade their network defenses. To upskill and reskill, join our CCNP Security Core SCOR 350-701 training course. It will enable you to tackle the challenges of modern network environments. Through a curriculum that covers topics such as network security fundamentals, threat analysis, security architecture, and incident response, you will gain the practical skills and theoretical understanding necessary to protect your organization’s valuable assets.
- Recognize potential threats and risks to network security
- Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence for incident response
- Understand and configure PKI for secure communication
- Use programmability to automate and secure network operations
- Utilize AAA protocols (TACACS+ and RADIUS) for secure access control
- Use tools like NetFlow and IPFIX to monitor and analyze network traffic
- Implement micro-segmentation and network segmentation for improved security
- Secure Layer 2 technologies like VLANs and STP, protect network management interfaces and routing protocols and maintain data integrity
- Configure Cisco NGFWs for advanced threat protection
- Configure site-to-site and remote access VPNs using various protocols
- Enforce cloud security solutions like Cisco Umbrella and Cloudlock
- Configure content filtering solutions to block malicious content and implement web security measures to protect against web-based threats
- Deploy endpoint protection solutions to protect devices from malware
Target Career Roles
- Network analyst
- Network Engineer
- Network associate
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
14 Interactive Lessons · 98 topics01 Introduction 5 topics +
- The CCNP Security Certification
- The CCIE Security Certification
- The Exam Objectives (Domains)
- Steps to Pass the SCOR Exam
- Facts About the Exam
02 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 9 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Defining What Are Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Exploits
- Common Software and Hardware Vulnerabilities
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
- Cloud Security Threats
- IoT Security Threats
- An Introduction to Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Summary
- Review All Key Topics
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Cryptography 3 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Fundamentals of PKI
- Review All Key Topics
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Software-Defined Networking Security and Network Programmability 3 topics +
- Introduction to Software-Defined Networking
- Introduction to Network Programmability
- Review All Key Topics
05 Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA) and Identity Management 11 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Accounting
- Infrastructure Access Controls
- AAA Protocols
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- Configuring TACACS+ Access
- Configuring RADIUS Authentication
- Additional Cisco ISE Design Tips
- Review All Key Topics
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Network Visibility and Segmentation 13 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Network Visibility
- NetFlow
- IP Flow Information Export (IPFIX)
- NetFlow Deployment Scenarios
- Cisco Stealthwatch
- Cisco Cognitive Threat Analytics (CTA) and Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA)
- NetFlow Collection Considerations and Best Practices
- Configuring NetFlow in Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS-XE
- Configuring NetFlow in NX-OS
- Introduction to Network Segmentation
- Micro-Segmentation with Cisco ACI
- Segmentation with Cisco ISE
- Review All Key Topics
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Infrastructure Security 13 topics · 19 LiveLab +
- Securing Layer 2 Technologies
- Common Layer 2 Threats and How to Mitigate Them
- Network Foundation Protection
- Understanding and Securing the Management Plane
- Understanding the Control Plane
- Understanding and Securing the Data Plane
- Securing Management Traffic
- Implementing Logging Features
- Configuring NTP
- Securing the Network Infrastructure Device Image and Configuration Files
- Securing the Data Plane in IPv6
- Securing Routing Protocols and the Control Plane
- Review All Key Topics
19 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls and Cisco Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems 9 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls ...-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems (NGIPS)
- Comparing Network Security Solutions That Provide Firewall Capabilities
- Deployment Modes of Network Security Solutions and Architectures That Provide Firewall Capabilities
- High Availability and Clustering
- Implementing Access Control
- Cisco Firepower Intrusion Policies
- Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
- Security Intelligence, Security Updates, and Keeping Firepower Software Up to Date
- Review All Key Topics
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 9 topics · 15 LiveLab +
- Virtual Private Network (VPN) Fundamentals
- Deploying and Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs in Cisco Routers
- Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs in Cisco ASA Firewalls
- Configuring Remote Access VPNs in the Cisco ASA
- Configuring Clientless Remote Access SSL VPNs in the Cisco ASA
- Configuring Client-Based Remote-Access SSL VPNs in the Cisco ASA
- Configuring Remote Access VPNs in FTD
- Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs in FTD
- Review All Key Topics
15 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Securing the Cloud 10 topics +
- What Is Cloud and What Are the Cloud Service Models?
- DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and DevSecOps
- Describing the Customer vs. Provider Security Responsibility for the Different Cloud Service Models
- Cisco Umbrella
- Cisco Email Security in the Cloud
- Cisco Cloudlock
- Stealthwatch Cloud
- AppDynamics Cloud Monitoring
- Cisco Tetration
- Review All Key Topics
11 Content Security 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Content Security Fundamentals
- Cisco WSA
- Cisco ESA
- Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA)
- Review All Key Topics
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Endpoint Protection and Detection 4 topics +
- Introduction to Endpoint Protection and Detection
- Cisco AMP for Endpoints
- Cisco Threat Response
- Review All Key Topics
13 Final Preparation 3 topics +
- Hands-on Activities
- Suggested Plan for Final Review and Study
- Summary
14 Appendix: Key Terms 1 topics +
- Glossary
Hands-On Labs Our edge
54 LiveLabs- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Completing the Chain of Custody
- Configuring IPsec
- Generating an RSA Key Pair
- Generating an Asymmetric Key
- Using OpenSSL to Create a Public/Private Key Pair
- Understanding MAC Bypass
- Configuring the AAA Router for TACACS+ Authentication
- Configuring a Flow Record
- Configuring a Flow Monitor for IPv4
- Defining a Flow Record in Cisco NX-OS
- Defining a Flow Exporter in Cisco NX-OS
- Defining a Flow Monitor with a Custom Record in Cisco NX-OS
- Configuring Interfaces as Trunk Ports
- Configuring Router-on-a-Stick and Switch Support for a Router
- Configuring PortFast and Rapid Spanning Tree
- Implementing BPDU Guard on a Switch Port
- Implementing Port Security
- Configuring DHCP Snooping
- Locking Down Switch Ports Administratively
- Enabling AAA Services and Working with Method Lists
- Creating and Working with Parser Views
- Preparing SSH in a Router
- Configuring a Router to Use NTP Services
- Creating a Secure Bootset
- Configuring the IPv6 ACL
- Configuring IPv6
- Configuring and Displaying Control Plane Policing
- Configuring the BGP MD5 Authentication Process between BGP Peers
- Configuring the OSPF MD5 Authentication Process
- Configuring the EIGRP MD5 Authentication Process
- Configuring the RIPv2 MD5 Authentication Process
- Configuring Cisco ASA Application Inspection
- Configuring the Cisco ASA To-The-Box Traffic Filtering
- Configuring Static NAT
- Configuring a Standard ACL
- Configuring Dynamic PAT
- Configuring Dynamic NAT
- Implementing IPsec VPNs through CLI
- Configuring the GRE Tunnel Interface
- Configuring and Viewing DMVPN Phase 1
- Configuring a Site-to-Site IPsec VPN Topology
- Configuring the Cisco ASA VPN IKEv2 Policy, IPsec Policy, and Dynamic Crypto Map
- Configuring the Group Policy in the Cisco ASA
- Creating the IP Pool for VPN Clients
- Creating the Tunnel Group for Remote Access VPN Clients
- Configuring Clientless SSL VPNs on ASA
- Enrolling in the Manual Certificate
- Configuring a Tunnel Group for Clientless SSL VPN
- Configuring the Cisco ASA to Authenticate Users Using a RADIUS Server
- Defining a WebType ACL
- Defining the RADIUS Server for Client-Based SSL VPN
- Configuring Split Tunneling
- Configuring PBR in a Cisco Router
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03 / Exam details
CCNP-SCOR (350-701) Details
Create new career opportunities by being Cisco CCNP certified with the CCNP-SCOR (350-701) course and lab. The CCNP security training course and lab comprehensively cover the 350-701 SCOR exam objectives and expertise in the areas such as network security, cloud security, content security, endpoint protection, and detection, secure network access, visibility, and enforcement, and more. The CCNP certification training guide is equipped with comprehensive learning resources to help you deploy and configure Site-to-Site VPNs in Cisco Routers.
Questions
90-110
(per exam)
Duration
120 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
Cisco does not publish exam passing scores because exam questions and passing scores are subject to change without notice.
(scaled score)
Exam Fee
USD 400
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Fill in the blanks, drag and drop, multiple-choice single...
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
524 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
350-701.AP1
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is the CCNP security certification? +
The CCNP security certification is a professional-level certification offered by Cisco that validates your skills and knowledge in securing Cisco networks. The certification requires passing the core exam, SCOR 350-701(Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies), which covers essential security concepts, including network security, cloud security, content security, endpoint protection, and secure network access.
What topics are covered in the SCOR 350-701 exam? +
Our course covers a range of topics such as:
- Security concepts
- Network security
- Cloud security
- Content security
- Endpoint protection and detection
- Secure network access, visibility, and enforcement
Who should take the SCOR 350-701 course? +
This course is ideal for network security engineers, security administrators, and anyone looking to advance their skills in implementing and operating core security technologies.
What are the prerequisites for the CCNP SCOR 300-701 course? +
It is recommended that candidates should have a good understanding of network fundamentals, including IP addressing and routing concepts.
What career opportunities are available after earning the CCNP 350-701 certification? +
Earning the CCNP SCOR certification opens up various career opportunities, such as:
- Network security engineer
- Security administrator
- Security consultant
- Senior network engineer
- Cybersecurity analyst
How does the CCNP SCOR 350-701 certification impact my earning potential?+
Professionals with the SCOR certification typically see an increase in their earning potential. On average, certified professionals earn between $90,000 to $130,000 per year.
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
While there are no formal prerequisites, three to five years of experience implementing enterprise networking solutions is recommended.
What is the exam registration fee?+
USD 400
Where do I take the exam?+
What is the format of the exam?+
Fill in the blanks, drag and drop, multiple-choice single answer, ,multiple-choice multiple answer
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 90-110 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
120 minutes
What is the passing score?+
Cisco does not publish exam passing scores because exam questions and passing scores are subject to change without notice.
What is the exam's retake policy?+
The policies for retaking exams are as follows:
- Candidates who fail an Associate, Professional, or Specialist exam must wait a period of five (5) calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before they may retest for the same exam.
- Candidates who fail any Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIE) certification or Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) written exam must wait for a period of 15 calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before retaking the same exam.
- Once passed, a candidate must wait a minimum of 180 days before taking the same exam with an identical exam number.
- Candidates who violate these policies are in violation of the agreement. Such conduct is strictly prohibited as described in the Cisco certification and confidentiality agreement.
What is the validity of the certification?+
Three years
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
Prepare & Practice for CCNP SCOR Certification
Gain the skills to design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure in today’s complex digital landscape.
- 1 year of full access
- 54 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
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