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CCNP SCOR

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(350-701.AP2) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-722-4
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Enroll in our CCNP Security course to master the skills needed to ace the 350-701 exam.

In this course, dive into network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection while learning to implement firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust policies. Get hands-on with Cisco Secure Firewall, ISE, and Secure Endpoint.

From cryptography to threat detection, you’ll train with bite-sized lessons, quizzes, and practice exams, so you can apply what you memorize to real-world problems. 

Skills You’ll Get

  • Enterprise Network Security Implementation: Design and deploy robust security architectures for modern networks.
  • Cloud & Endpoint Threat Defense: Secure cloud environments and endpoints using Cisco Umbrella, Secure Workload, and Secure Endpoint.
  • Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Enforcement: Configure AAA, ISE, and segmentation for secure access control.
  • Advanced Firewall & VPN Configuration: Master Cisco Secure Firewall policies, intrusion prevention, and site-to-site/remote-access VPNs.
  • Security Visibility & Analytics: Leverage NetFlow, Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analysis (ETA), and Secure Network Analytics for real-time threat detection.
  • Incident Response & Automation: Apply forensics, automation, and DevSecOps principles to streamline security operations.
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1

Introduction

  • The CCNP Security Certification
  • The CCIE Security Certification
  • The Exam Objectives (Domains)
  • Steps to Pass the SCOR Exam
  • Facts About the Exam
2

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Defining What Are Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Exploits
  • Common Software and Hardware Vulnerabilities
  • Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
  • Cloud Security Threats
  • IoT Security Threats
  • An Introduction to Digital Forensics and Incident Response
  • Summary
  • Review All Key Topics
3

Cryptography

  • Introduction to Cryptography
  • Fundamentals of PKI
  • Review All Key Topics
4

Software-Defined Networking Security and Network Programmability

  • Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and SDN Security
  • Introduction to Network Programmability
  • Review All Key Topics
5

Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA) and Identity Management

  • Introduction to Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Accounting
  • Infrastructure Access Controls
  • AAA Protocols
  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
  • Configuring TACACS+ Access
  • Configuring RADIUS Authentication
  • Additional Cisco ISE Design Tips
  • Review All Key Topics
6

Network Visibility and Segmentation

  • Introduction to Network Visibility
  • NetFlow
  • IP Flow Information Export (IPFIX)
  • NetFlow Deployment Scenarios
  • Cisco Secure Network Analytics and Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics
  • Cisco Cognitive Intelligence and Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA)
  • NetFlow Collection Considerations and Best Practices
  • Configuring NetFlow in Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS-XE
  • Configuring NetFlow in NX-OS
  • Introduction to Network Segmentation
  • Micro-segmentation with Cisco ACI
  • Segmentation with Cisco ISE
  • Review All Key Topics
7

Infrastructure Security

  • Securing Layer 2 Technologies
  • Common Layer 2 Threats and How to Mitigate Them
  • Network Foundation Protection
  • Understanding and Securing the Management Plane
  • Understanding the Control Plane
  • Understanding and Securing the Data Plane
  • Securing Management Traffic
  • Implementing Logging Features
  • Configuring NTP
  • Securing the Network Infrastructure Device Image and Configuration Files
  • Securing the Data Plane in IPv6
  • Securing Routing Protocols and the Control Plane
  • Review All Key Topics
8

Cisco Secure Firewall

  • Introduction to Cisco Secure Firewall
  • Comparing Network Security Solutions That Provide Firewall Capabilities
  • Deployment Modes of Network Security Solutions and Architectures That Provide Firewall Capabilities
  • High Availability and Clustering
  • Implementing Access Control
  • Cisco Firewall Intrusion Policies
  • Cisco Secure Malware Defense
  • Security Intelligence, Security Updates, and Keeping Firepower Software Up to Date
  • Review All Key Topics
9

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

  • Virtual Private Network (VPN) Fundamentals
  • Deploying and Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs in Cisco Routers
  • Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs in Cisco ASA Firewalls
  • Configuring Remote-Access VPNs in the Cisco ASA
  • Configuring Clientless Remote-Access SSL VPNs in the Cisco ASA
  • Configuring Client-Based Remote-Access SSL VPNs in the Cisco ASA
  • Configuring Remote-Access VPNs in Cisco Secure Firewall
  • Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs in the Cisco Secure Firewall
  • Cisco SD-WAN
  • Review All Key Topics
10

Securing the Cloud

  • What Is Cloud and What Are the Cloud Service Models?
  • DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and DevSecOps
  • Describing the Customer vs. Provider Security Responsibility for the Different Cloud Service Models
  • Cisco Umbrella
  • Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
  • Cisco Attack Surface Management (Formerly Cisco Secure Cloud Insights)
  • Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics
  • AppDynamics Cloud Monitoring
  • Cisco Secure Workload
  • Cisco XDR
  • Review All Key Topics
11

Content Security

  • Content Security Fundamentals
  • Cisco Secure Web Appliance
  • Cisco Secure Email
  • Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA)
  • Review All Key Topics
12

Endpoint Protection and Detection

  • Introduction to Endpoint Protection and Detection
  • Cisco Secure Endpoint
  • Cisco Threat Response
  • Review All Key Topics
13

Final Preparation

  • Hands-on Activities
  • Summary

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The CCNP SCOR (350-701) is the core exam for Cisco’s CCNP Security and CCIE Security certifications. It validates expertise in implementing and operating core security technologies, including:

  • Network security (firewalls, intrusion prevention)
  • Cloud security (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS models, DevSecOps)
  • Endpoint protection (Cisco Secure Endpoint, EDR/EPP)
  • Secure network access (AAA, ISE, Zero Trust)
  • Visibility & enforcement (Cisco Umbrella, Secure Network Analytics)

Passing the SCOR exam earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core title and counts toward CCNP/CCIE Security recertification.

Yes, the CCNP Security (SCOR 350-701) is considered challenging due to:

  • Depth of topics: Covers advanced security concepts beyond CCNA-level knowledge.
  • Study duration: 40% of candidates need 5+ months to prepare, while only 15% pass in under 6 weeks. Hands-on experience with Cisco security tools significantly reduces preparation time.
  • Exam rigor: 90–110 questions in 120 minutes, with a passing score of ~750–850/1000

As of 2024, the annual salary for a CCNP Security-certified specialist in the United States typically ranges between $95,000 and $145,000, depending on factors such as experience, location, and employer size. Some sources indicate that top professionals with this certification can earn up to $205,000 annually.

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