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Cisco SCOR: Security Core Technologies exam guide

Exam 350-701 SCOR

SCOR (350-701) is the core exam for CCNP Security and the qualifying exam for the CCIE Security lab. It covers network, cloud, content and endpoint security plus secure access, visibility and enforcement across Cisco's security portfolio.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit120 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$400 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: Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

Security and network engineers with CCNA-level networking and hands-on Cisco security product experience.

What the exam covers

Security Concepts—
Network Security—
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.

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

Keeping it active

Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core (valid 3 years). SCOR also recertifies CCNP/CCIE and serves as the CCIE Security lab qualifier.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Common threats, cryptography and VPN technologies
  • Firewall, IPS and segmentation design
  • Cloud security responsibility models and SaaS/SASE controls
  • Web and email content security
  • Endpoint protection, detection and response
  • 802.1X, MAB, TrustSec and NetFlow-based visibility
  • Security APIs and automation

Job roles

Network Security EngineerSecurity EngineerSecurity AnalystFirewall EngineerSecurity Consultant

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Weeks 1-2: Security concepts: threats, cryptography, VPN types, secure coding basics.
  2. Weeks 3-4: Network security: firewall and IPS deployment modes, NAT, segmentation; lab Secure Firewall.
  3. Week 5: Cloud and content security: Umbrella/Secure Access, email and web security.
  4. Week 6: Endpoint protection and detection; secure network access with ISE, 802.1X and TrustSec.
  5. Weeks 7-8: APIs and automation questions, then two timed practice exams.

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Exam-day tips

  • Breadth matters more than depth; know which Cisco product addresses which threat.
  • Memorize VPN technology differences (IKEv1 vs IKEv2, FlexVPN, DMVPN, GETVPN).
  • Expect Python or API snippets for security products; practice reading them.
  • Know 802.1X flow and CoA behavior well.
  • Practice reading firewall and IPS configuration output.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the SCOR exam?

US$400.

Does SCOR alone give CCNP Security?

No. It earns the Security Core Specialist; add one concentration such as SNCF or SISE for CCNP Security.

Does SCOR qualify for the CCIE Security lab?

Yes.

How long should I study for SCOR?

Typically 8 to 12 weeks for working engineers.

What is the passing score?

Cisco does not publish passing scores or question counts; the score needed varies by exam form and is reported as pass/fail with a section breakdown.

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.