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Cisco SSCA: Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints exam guide

Exam 300-740 SSCA (also listed as SCAZT)

300-740 (shown by Cisco as SSCA and SCAZT) validates designing and implementing secure cloud access for users and endpoints: security service edge, zero-trust access, application and data protection, visibility and threat response. With SCOR it earns CCNP Security.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit90 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$300 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 engineers implementing SASE/SSE and zero-trust access for hybrid workforces.

What the exam covers

Cloud Security Architecture—
User and Device Security—
Network and Cloud Security—
Application and Data Security—
Visibility and Assurance—
Threat Response—

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

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None.

Recommended: Three to five years of security experience with exposure to cloud-delivered security services.

Keeping it active

Passing earns a Cisco Certified Specialist credential valid 3 years (renew with 40 CE credits or by passing a qualifying exam). The exam itself also counts toward recertifying CCNP/CCIE.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • SASE/SSE architecture and zero-trust principles
  • Identity and device trust with MFA and posture
  • Secure web gateway, DNS security, CASB and DLP
  • Zero-trust network access to private apps
  • Cloud workload and application security
  • Visibility, logging and automated threat response

Job roles

Cloud Security EngineerSASE EngineerZero Trust ArchitectNetwork Security EngineerSecurity Consultant

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: SASE/SSE and zero-trust frameworks; map them to Cisco Secure Access, Duo and Umbrella.
  2. Week 2: User and device security: identity, MFA, device posture.
  3. Week 3: Network, cloud, application and data security controls.
  4. Week 4: Visibility, assurance and threat response; practice exams.

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

  • Know zero-trust principles well enough to apply them to a scenario, not just define them.
  • Be clear on the difference between SWG, CASB, DLP and ZTNA functions.
  • Expect questions on identity and device trust signals used for access decisions.
  • Review threat response workflows and integrations with XDR.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the SSCA (300-740) exam cost?

US$300 per attempt, or Cisco Learning Credits.

Does SSCA (300-740) alone give me CCNP Security?

No. CCNP Security requires the core exam plus one concentration exam. Passing SSCA (300-740) by itself earns a Cisco Certified Specialist credential.

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.

How hard is SSCA (300-740)?

It is a 90-minute professional-level exam that assumes CCNA-level knowledge plus hands-on experience with the relevant Cisco security platform. Candidates without real lab time usually struggle.

SSCA (300-740) or another concentration?

Choose 300-740 if your organization is adopting SASE/zero trust; choose SNCF for on-premises firewall roles.

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.