- Apply security policies
- Identify, isolate, and mitigate security threats
- Centralize and streamline policy management
- Deploy robust cloud-delivered security solutions
- Develop and troubleshoot secure API calls
- Automate configuration steps
Confirm the end-to-end skills to make your mark in secure infrastructure
The CCIE Security certification is designed to help you build cutting-edge skills to position yourself as a technical leader in the ever-changing landscape of security technologies and solutions. This cert builds skills like:
350-701 SCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies
This exam tests your knowledge of implementing and operating core security technologies, including network security, cloud security, content security, endpoint protection and detection, secure network access, visibility, and enforcements.
Passing this core exam automatically earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core certification.
- Cost: $US400, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Valid for: 3 years
- Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
- This exam can be used toward recertification
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Your certification is valid for three years. You can renew with Continuing Education credits or retake exams before they expire.
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