- Network hardening
- Malware analysis
- Predictive Al analysis
- Identify know indicators of compromise and attack
- Mitigate vulnerability issues
- Risk analysis
Prove you can provide top-tier network security against cyberthreats
Prevent cyber attacks, respond to incidents, and secure the cloud with proven expertise. Verified skills include:
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
300-710 SNCF: Securing Networks with Cisco Firewalls
This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of Cisco Secure Firewall (formerly Cisco Firepower) and Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (formerly Cisco Firepower Management Center), including policy configurations, integrations, deployments, management, and troubleshooting.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Securing Networks with Cisco Firewalls certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 90 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
300-715 SISE: Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine
This exam tests your knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including architecture and deployment, policy enforcement, Web Auth and guest services, profiler, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), endpoint compliance, and network access device administration.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Identity Management Implementation certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 90 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
300-740 SSCA: Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints
This exam tests your knowledge of designing and implementing cloud security architecture, user and device security, network and cloud security, application and data security, visibility and assurance, and threat response.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Secure Cloud Access certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English
- Duration: 90 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
300-745 SDSI: Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure
This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of security architecture design, including secure infrastructure, applications, risk, events, requirements, artificial intelligence, automation, and DevSecOps.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 90 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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