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Cisco CCNP Security exam guide

Exam 350-701 SCOR (core) + one concentration: 300-710 SNCF, 300-715 SISE, 300-740 SSCA/SCAZT or 300-745 SDSI

CCNP Security proves professional-level ability to implement and operate Cisco security across network, cloud, content, endpoint and access control. You earn it with the SCOR core exam plus one concentration; in 2026 the concentration list centers on firewalls (SNCF), identity (SISE), secure cloud access (SSCA) and security design (SDSI), with SESA, SWSA and SVPN retired after August 26, 2026.

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Exam fee$700 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryProctored at a test center or online, scheduled through Cisco's certification portal

Format: Multiple choice (single and multiple answer), drag-and-drop, and simulation/testlet-style items; pass/fail. Fee note: Total for core ($400, 120 min) plus one concentration ($300, 90 min); Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

Network security engineers with 3-5 years of experience running Cisco firewalls, ISE and cloud security services.

What the exam covers

SCOR: Security Concepts—
SCOR: Network Security—
SCOR: Securing the Cloud—
SCOR: Content Security—
SCOR: Endpoint Protection and Detection—
SCOR: Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement—

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

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None.

Recommended: Three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Recertify with 80 Cisco Continuing Education (CE) credits, or by passing one professional core exam, or two concentration exams, or 40 CE credits plus one concentration exam, or a CCIE lab or CCDE practical.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Cisco Secure Firewall policy and NAT configuration
  • Site-to-site and remote access VPN
  • ISE-based 802.1X, MAB and posture
  • Cloud and SASE security controls (Umbrella/Secure Access)
  • Email and web content security concepts
  • Endpoint protection with Secure Endpoint
  • Security automation with APIs

Job roles

Network Security EngineerSecurity EngineerFirewall EngineerSecurity ArchitectIdentity/NAC EngineerSecurity Consultant

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. Weeks 1-3: SCOR security concepts and network security: firewalls, VPNs, IPS; lab in CML or dCloud.
  2. Weeks 4-5: SCOR cloud, content and endpoint security; secure network access with ISE basics.
  3. Week 6: SCOR timed practice; book the core exam.
  4. Weeks 7-10: Concentration of choice (SNCF for firewall roles, SISE for NAC roles) with heavy lab time.
  5. Weeks 11-12: Concentration practice exams and review.

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

  • Check concentration status before you study: SESA, SWSA and SVPN have a last test date of August 26, 2026.
  • Take SCOR first; it earns the Security Core Specialist and qualifies you for the CCIE Security lab.
  • SCOR is broad; expect product-identification questions (which Cisco product solves which problem).
  • Know VPN technologies (FlexVPN, DMVPN, GETVPN, AnyConnect/Secure Client) and when each fits.
  • Lab ISE and Secure Firewall Management Center hands-on; GUI workflow questions are common.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does CCNP Security cost?

US$700 in exam fees: $400 for SCOR and $300 for one concentration.

Which concentrations are still available?

SNCF (300-710), SISE (300-715), SSCA/SCAZT (300-740) and SDSI (300-745). SESA, SWSA and SVPN had a last test date of August 26, 2026.

CCNP Security vs CCNP Cybersecurity?

CCNP Security focuses on building and operating security infrastructure; CCNP Cybersecurity focuses on SOC operations, threat hunting and incident response.

Is CCNP Security worth it?

Yes for engineers working in Cisco-heavy environments; it is commonly requested for firewall and NAC engineering roles.

How long is CCNP Security valid?

3 years, renewed by CE credits or qualifying exams.

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.