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Cisco CCIE Security exam guide

Exam 350-701 SCOR + CCIE Security lab v6.1

CCIE Security is Cisco's expert-level credential for designing, deploying and operating complex security architectures across firewalls, identity, VPN and secure access. It is earned by passing 350-701 SCOR and an 8-hour hands-on lab.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit120 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$400 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryCore: Pearson VUE test center or online proctored. Lab: Cisco lab locations

Format: Core: multiple choice, drag-and-drop, simulations. Lab: 8-hour hands-on practical (design, deploy, operate, optimize). Fee note: Core exam $400 (120 min); lab/practical exam $1,600 (8 hours). Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

Senior security engineers with extensive hands-on experience in Cisco Secure Firewall, ISE and VPN technologies.

What the exam covers

Perimeter Security and Intrusion Prevention—
Secure Connectivity and Segmentation—
Securing the Cloud—
Content Security—
Endpoint Protection and Detection—
Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None formally. You must pass the core exam and then the lab/practical exam within 3 years of the core exam.

Recommended: Cisco recommends 5-7 years of experience designing, deploying, operating and optimizing the technologies in the track.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Recertify by earning 120 Cisco Continuing Education credits, passing any CCIE lab/practical exam, passing a technology core exam plus CE credits, or other combinations defined by the Cisco recertification policy.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Secure Firewall (FTD/FMC) design and policy
  • Identity Services Engine (ISE) and 802.1X
  • Site-to-site and remote-access VPN
  • Secure access, web and email security
  • Segmentation and secure network access
  • Security automation with APIs

Job roles

Security ArchitectSenior Network Security EngineerSecurity ConsultantPrincipal Security EngineerSOC Engineering Lead

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Month 1-2: Pass 350-701 SCOR.
  2. Month 3-5: Lab Secure Firewall Threat Defense with FMC, NAT, IPS and VPNs.
  3. Month 6-7: ISE - 802.1X, MAB, profiling, posture, TrustSec.
  4. Month 8-9: Secure access/cloud security integrations and automation via APIs.
  5. Month 10-12: Full timed mock labs; book the 8-hour lab.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • ISE tasks consume time; script repeatable policy builds and verify with live sessions.
  • Know FMC deployment and policy order of operations.
  • Verify VPN tunnels end to end; graders check outcomes.
  • Track all changes so you can troubleshoot quickly.

Frequently asked questions

How much does CCIE Security cost?

$400 for 350-701 SCOR plus $1,600 for the 8-hour lab.

What lab version is current?

CCIE Security lab v6.1.

How long is it valid?

3 years.

CCIE Security vs CISSP?

CCIE Security is deeply technical and Cisco-focused; CISSP is broad, managerial and often required for DoD and leadership roles.

Do I need CCNP Security first?

No, but SCOR is shared, so most candidates earn CCNP Security along the way.

Official page: www.cisco.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.