CCNP Security

1. Core Exam – SCOR 350-701

The SCOR 350-701 exam tests your knowledge of security technologies, network security, automation, and secure access solutions. 

Key Topics Covered 

– Security Concepts – CIA model, Zero Trust security, VPN fundamentals, security intelligence 

 – Network Security – Firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), network segmentation, NAT 

 – Cloud Security – Public/private cloud security concepts and cloud-based security solutions 

 – Content Security – Email security, web security solutions, and data loss prevention (DLP) 

 – Endpoint Protection – Antivirus, EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response), NAC (Network Access Control) 

 – Secure Network Access – AAA (RADIUS/TACACS+), identity management solutions 

 – Visibility and Enforcement – Logging, SIEM (Security Information & Event Management), and network monitoring 

 – Automation – APIs, Python, Ansible, and security automation techniques 

2. Concentration Exams (Choose One)

Candidates can choose one of the following specialized concentration exams based on their career goals: 

SNCF (300-710) – Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower 

– Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) deployment 

 – Policy configurations and malware defense 

SISE (300-715) – Implementing & Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine 

– Cisco ISE architecture and deployment 

 – Secure access control and endpoint compliance 

SAUTO (300-735) – Automating & Programming Cisco Security Solutions 

– Network security automation using APIs 

 – Python scripting for security policies 

SVPN (300-730) – Implementing Secure Solutions with VPNs 

– Site-to-site and remote access VPNs 

 – Secure communications using SSL and IPsec 

SWSA (300-725) – Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance 

– Web security policies and filtering 

 – Advanced malware protection for web traffic 

SPCOR (300-720) – Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance 

– Email encryption, anti-spam, phishing protection 

 – Data loss prevention (DLP) for emails