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Courses  /  Cisco  /  Cisco CCNP Security Core (SCOR + SISE)
Exam 350-701SCOR (CCNP Security core)Exam 300-715SISE (CCNP Security concentration) Cisco DoD 8140 / 8570College credit

Cisco CCNP Security Core (SCOR + SISE)

Nine days, the whole CCNP Security: five days of SCOR core security followed by four days of Identity Services Engine, preparing you for 350-701 and 300-715.

Five days, instructor-led In class or live online Class Hub + 90 days Military funding accepted DoD 8570: IAT III Up to 3 college credits

Course overview

2 examsOne certification350-701 SCOR plus 300-715 SISE completes CCNP Security
9 daysSCOR + SISEFive days of SCOR, then four days of ISE
6 domainsSCOR v2.0Updated core exam live since August 2026

This nine-day camp covers both exams for CCNP Security. The first five days follow the SCOR v2.0 core exam: security concepts, network security with Cisco Secure Firewall, cloud security, Secure Service Edge with Cisco Secure Access, endpoint protection and detection, and network access, visibility and enforcement.

The last four days are a hands-on deep dive into Cisco Identity Services Engine for the SISE v1.2 exam: deployment and personas, 802.1X and MAB policy enforcement, TrustSec, web authentication and guest services, profiling, BYOD onboarding, posture and TACACS+ device administration. Labs run on current ISE releases.

Your certification path

Where this course sits: what to have first, and where it leads.

Course objectives

What you will be able to do by the end of the class.

Security conceptsExplain threats, AI/LLM vulnerabilities, cryptography, VPN types, zero trust and defense in depth.
Network securityDeploy and harden Secure Firewall policies, VPNs, AAA and infrastructure protections.
Cloud and SSESecure cloud workloads and deliver Secure Service Edge with Cisco Secure Access.
Endpoint protectionApply EPP, EDR, posture and Cisco Secure Endpoint to protect users and devices.
Identity with ISEDeploy ISE and build 802.1X, MAB, guest, profiling, BYOD and posture policies.
Device administrationRun TACACS+ device administration with command authorization and accounting on ISE.

Who it is for

Who gets the most from this class, and what to know before you start.

Who should attend

  • Security and Network Engineer
  • Network Designer
  • Network Administrator
  • Systems and Consulting Systems Engineer
  • Technical Solutions Architect
  • Installers and implementers Cisco ISE
  • End users installing, configuring, and deploy Cisco ISE

Prerequisites

  • Skills and knowledge equivalent to CCNA
  • Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
  • Knowledge of the Windows operating system
  • Knowledge of IOS networking and concepts
  • Basics of networking security concepts
  • Foundation-level wireless knowledge and skills
  • Familiarity with 802.1X and Cisco ASA

Course outline

9 modules. Open any one to see what it covers.

01Security concepts
  • Threats, vulnerabilities and AI/LLM risks
  • Cryptography, VPN types and zero trust
  • Python scripts against security APIs
02Network security
  • Firewall, IPS and telemetry
  • Infrastructure hardening, AAA and secure management
  • Secure Firewall policies and VPNs
03Cloud security and SSE
  • Shared responsibility and cloud frameworks
  • Multicloud Defense, Secure Workload and DevSecOps
  • SSE and SASE with Cisco Secure Access, DLP and AI guardrails
04Endpoint protection and detection
  • EPP, EDR, MDM and posture
  • Cisco Secure Client and Secure Endpoint
  • Email threat defense and malware analytics
05Network access, visibility and enforcement
  • 802.1X, MAB, profiling and CoA
  • XDR, SIEM and SOAR with Splunk
  • Duo zero trust
06ISE architecture and identity
  • Personas and deployment options
  • AD, LDAP, PKI and identity sources
  • Policy sets and authorization
07ISE policy enforcement
  • Wired and wireless 802.1X and IBNS 2.0
  • MAB and TrustSec
  • Web authentication, guest and sponsor portals
08Profiling, BYOD and posture
  • Profiler probes and CoA
  • BYOD onboarding with the internal CA
  • Posture conditions and client provisioning
09Device administration
  • TACACS+ on ISE
  • Command authorization and accounting
  • Maintenance and logging

The full lesson-by-lesson outline is in the course datasheet (PDF).

Course features

How the class is taught, and why it works.

Live, instructor-ledEvery session is taught live by a certified instructor, in the classroom and online at the same time.
Hands-on labs40% of class time is hands-on lab work, not slides.
Exam preparation built inPractice questions and focused review aligned to exam 350-701 / 300-715, with the exam delivered in the classroom.
Class Hub for 90 daysRecordings, materials and practice stay open for the class plus 90 days after it ends.
Attend your waySterling, VA, Atlanta, GA, Burbank, CA, or live online from anywhere.
Funding friendlyMilitary flat rate, thinQflex monthly payments, or a formal quote for your employer.

What you get

Everything below is included in the course price.

Class Hub access for the length of the class plus 90 days
thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for the 350-701 SCOR and 300-715 SISE exams
Exam delivery in classroom with 98% success
Custom and focused exam preparation software and materials
Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote a fun and exciting learning
Membership to the thinQtank® Learning University Online
WE DO NOT "TEACH THE TEST" - Students will receive valuable examples and discussion
Receive all reading material and study guides when you register
All courses taught by CCIE Certified instructors
Additional hours of remote lab access
Custom video recordings with even more in-depth learning of course topics
Customized practice exam software
Digital courseware
Retake any or all portions of the course as many times as you like in person or live on-line for 24 months
Six months mentoring access to CCIE engineers after completing the course

Format: Nine days of instructor-led learning · Five days SCOR and four days SISE · 60% lecture, 40% hands-on labs · Instructor-Led Training, Immersive Live-Online Training, On-Site and Custom Delivery

Study plan

How the five days run, plus what to do before and after class.

Before class
  • Check the prerequisites above and fill any gaps
  • We send joining details and course materials before day one
Day 1
  • Security concepts
  • Network security
Day 2
  • Cloud security and SSE
  • Endpoint protection and detection
Day 3
  • Network access, visibility and enforcement
  • ISE architecture and identity
Day 4
  • ISE policy enforcement
  • Profiling, BYOD and posture
Day 5
  • Device administration
  • Final review and exam
After class
  • Class Hub stays open 90 days: recordings, labs and practice
  • Missed a passing score? Review your weak domains and rebook

The order of topics can shift with the class; your instructor confirms the schedule on day one.

The certification exam

Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v2.0 · exam 350-701

Exam code350-701
QuestionsNot published
Time120 minutes
Passing scoreNot published

Exam domains and weighting

1. Security Concepts
20%
2. Network Security
25%
3. Cloud Security
15%
4. Secure Service Edge
10%
5. Endpoint Protection and Detection
15%
6. Network Access, Visibility, and Enforcement
15%

Domain weights are from Cisco's SCOR v2.0 exam topics (live since 27 August 2026). Cisco does not publish the question count or passing score.

Format
Multiple choice and other question types
Voucher
Exam voucher available — ask us to add it to your registration. Pearson VUE test center or online proctored; we help you register and schedule
Validity
CCNP certifications are valid for three years; recertify with continuing education credits or exams

DoD 8140 and college credit

What this certification counts for with the Department of Defense, and toward a degree.

DoD 8140 / 8570 CCNP Security qualifies for 1 of the 14 DoD workforce category, and also covers IAT Level II, IAT Level I because higher IAT and IAM levels satisfy lower ones.
Information Assurance Technical, Level III IAT Level III
5–10 years typicalGS-12 to GS-13
Senior system administrator · Network security engineer · Systems engineer · Technical lead on an enclave
Typically performs (DCWF): 461 Systems Security Analyst; 652 Security Architect; 633 System Security Engineer

DoD 8570 was replaced by DoD 8140 work roles (contractors since February 2026), but job postings still use these categories. DoD publishes no crosswalk between the two; the work roles shown are what this population typically performs, not an official mapping. Experience figures are typical, not requirements.

College credit Pass the exam and these universities will count it toward a degree. This is what each school publishes about its own transfer policy; the registrar makes the final call.
Accepted Purdue Global amount not published
3credits Davenport

Most schools only count IT certifications earned in the last three to five years (some require them to be current), and several will not award transfer credit once you have enrolled. Get your evaluation done first.

Where it can take you

Roles this certification is commonly asked for.

Network Security EngineerDesign and run firewalls, VPNs and access control.
ISE / NAC EngineerOwn identity-based access for wired, wireless and VPN users.
Security ArchitectShape the security design across network, cloud and endpoint.
SOC / Security Operations EngineerTune telemetry, XDR and response tooling.
CCIE Security CandidateSCOR is also the written qualifier for the CCIE Security lab.

Upcoming dates

Every class runs in the classroom and live online at the same time. Pick the dates; choose how you attend when you register.

DatesLocationFormat
Nov 16 – 20, 2026 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Nov 30 – Dec 4, 2026 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Dec 7 – 11, 2026 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jan 4 – 8, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jan 25 – 29, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Feb 1 – 5, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Mar 1 – 5, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Mar 15 – 19, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Mar 29 – Apr 2, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Apr 26 – 30, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
May 10 – 14, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
May 24 – 28, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve

11 more dates through December 2027. Ask about a later date.

Paying for it

The price above is our standard rate. These options can bring it down or spread it out.

Military & veterans
$1,500

Flat rate per class when you use Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0. Your program confirms eligibility.

Funding details
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Employer or agency
Formal quote

A formal quote with the course and exam voucher as separate lines, valid 30 days. Group and government pricing available.

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How to enroll

Four steps from here to certified.

  1. Pick your datesChoose a class from the dates above, in a classroom or live online.
  2. Reserve or get a quoteReserve your seat, ask for a quote for your employer, or make a thinQflex offer.
  3. Get readyWe confirm your seat and send joining details and materials before day one.
  4. Attend and certifyTake the class, then sit exam 350-701 / 300-715, with Class Hub open for 90 days after.

Frequently asked questions

What is the second exam?
300-715 SISE, Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine v1.2 (90 minutes). SCOR plus SISE completes CCNP Security.
Is this the new SCOR?
Yes. The class follows SCOR v2.0, which replaced v1.1 on 27 August 2026. A v1.1 pass still counts toward CCNP Security.
Which ISE version do the labs use?
Current ISE 3.x releases, in line with Cisco's updated SISE training.
What does it cost?
The standard price is $7,850; exam voucher available — ask us to add it to your registration. Military students using AF COOL, Army CA, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 pay $1,500, and thinQflex lets you name your own price and monthly payment.
How long is the class?
Five days of live, instructor-led training, about 40% of it hands-on labs.
Can I attend live online?
Yes. Every class runs live online at the same time as the classroom, with the same instructor and labs.
How long do I keep access to the materials?
Your Class Hub stays open for the length of the class plus 90 days.
Is the exam included?
The exam voucher is priced separately; we can add it to your registration or quote.
Can I use military funding?
Yes. With Air Force COOL, Army CA, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 you pay a flat $1,500 per class.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Request a quote and we will send a formal one, valid for 30 days.
What if I cannot pay all at once?
Use thinQflex to name your price and spread payments over up to twelve months.
Where are the classrooms?
Sterling, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Burbank, California. Every class also runs live online, so you can join from anywhere.
What do I need to attend online?
A computer with a reliable internet connection, a headset or speakers, and a microphone. A webcam is recommended.
Will I get a certificate of completion?
Yes. You receive a thinQtank Learning certificate of completion when you finish the class.
Which course should I take next?
Most students go on to Cisco CCNP Security - Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR), Cisco CCNP Security - Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE), Cisco CCNP Security - Securing Networks with Cisco Firewalls (SNCF). Tell us your goal and we will map the path with you.
Do you run private classes for teams?
Yes. We deliver private classes on-site or online for teams and agencies, on your dates. Ask for a quote.
Can you help me choose the right course?
Yes. Call 855-868-4467 or email sasmith@thinqtanklearning.com and we will recommend the right starting point.

Ready to earn your CCNP Security Core (SCOR + SISE)?

Next class Nov 16 – 20, 2026 · Sterling, VA and live online.