Free practice questions for the CCNP CCIE Security SCOR 350-701 exam. Test your knowledge across all 11 technical topics before exam day.

What Is the Cisco SCOR 350-701 Exam?

The Cisco CCNP CCIE Security Core exam (SCOR 350-701) is a 120-minute certification exam that validates advanced knowledge of core security technologies across enterprise and cloud environments. It is the required core exam for both the CCNP Security and CCIE Security certifications, making it one of the most strategically important exams in the Cisco security certification track.

Passing the SCOR 350-701 also earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist — Security Core certification automatically, giving you a standalone credential even if you are not yet pursuing the full CCNP or CCIE.

The exam covers 11 technical topics spanning the full spectrum of enterprise security — from cybersecurity fundamentals and cryptography, through network segmentation, infrastructure hardening, firewall deployment, VPNs, cloud security, and endpoint protection. It is a demanding and comprehensive exam that requires both theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of Cisco security technologies.

Who Should Take This Exam?

The CCNP CCIE Security SCOR 350-701 is designed for security professionals who want to validate advanced expertise and progress their Cisco certification journey.

Network security engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise security solutions will find this exam directly relevant to their daily work. The topics covered map closely to real-world security operations including firewall management, VPN configuration, identity management, and threat detection.

Security architects and consultants who need to evaluate, recommend, and deploy Cisco security technologies will benefit from the comprehensive coverage this exam provides across all major security domains from cloud to endpoint.

Network engineers transitioning into security roles will find the SCOR exam an excellent structured pathway — the 11 technical topics provide a complete framework covering everything from foundational cryptography through advanced cloud and endpoint security.

Anyone pursuing the CCNP Security or CCIE Security certification must pass this exam as the mandatory core component. There are no formal prerequisites, though candidates typically have three to five years of experience in IT and network security.

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Exam Details at a Glance

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The 11 Exam Topics

The SCOR 350-701 exam covers 11 technical topics. The topics are weighted differently so understanding where to focus your preparation is essential.

Topic 1 — Cybersecurity Fundamentals

This is the broadest and most foundational topic in the exam. It covers the cybersecurity threat landscape including viruses, Trojans, ransomware, DoS and DDoS attacks, phishing, rootkits, man-in-the-middle attacks, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting. You will also need to understand cloud-specific threats including data breaches, insecure APIs, and compromised credentials. The CIA triad — confidentiality, integrity, and availability — is a core concept throughout. This topic also introduces security intelligence, threat actor categories, the NIST cybersecurity framework, and digital forensics and incident response fundamentals.

Topic 2 — Cryptography

This topic tests your understanding of encryption algorithms, hashing functions, digital signatures, public key infrastructure (PKI), SSL and TLS, IPsec, and post-quantum cryptography. You will need to understand the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption, how certificate authorities work, and how cryptographic protocols protect data in transit and at rest. PKI topology design and certificate lifecycle management are also covered.

Topic 3 — Software-Defined Networking Security and Network Programmability

This topic covers how SDN changes the network security model, including Cisco ACI, VXLAN, micro-segmentation, and network function virtualisation. You will also need to understand network programmability concepts including REST APIs, YANG models, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and Cisco DNA Center APIs — reflecting the growing importance of programmability in modern security operations.

Topic 4 — Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and Identity Management

This topic covers the full AAA framework including RADIUS, TACACS+, and 802.1X. You will need to understand Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), TrustSec, posture assessment, multi-factor authentication, Zero Trust architecture, and role-based access control. Identity management is a critical component of modern security architecture and this topic carries significant weight in the exam.

Topic 5 — Network Visibility and Segmentation

This topic addresses how organisations gain visibility into network traffic using NetFlow, Flexible NetFlow, and IPFIX. Cisco Secure Network Analytics and Encrypted Traffic Analytics are covered alongside network segmentation strategies including VLAN-based segmentation, micro-segmentation with Cisco ACI, and Security Group Tags. Understanding how to detect anomalies and respond to threats using network telemetry is a key competency tested here.

Topic 6 — Infrastructure Security

This topic covers hardening Layer 2 and Layer 3 network infrastructure including VLAN security, spanning tree protection, BPDU Guard, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and port security. The Network Foundation Protection framework is covered including control plane, data plane, and management plane security. IPv6 security, routing protocol authentication, and Control Plane Policing are also included.

Topic 7 — Cisco Secure Firewall

This is one of the most practically focused topics in the exam. It covers the Cisco Secure Firewall product family including ASA and Firepower Threat Defense, deployment modes including routed and transparent, interface modes, high availability and clustering. Access control policies, network address translation, intrusion prevention, and Cisco Secure Malware Defense are all tested. Understanding the Firepower Management Center and its policy hierarchy is essential for this topic.

Topic 8 — Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

This topic tests deep knowledge of VPN technologies including IPsec, IKEv1 and IKEv2, SSL VPNs, and site-to-site and remote access VPN configurations. GRE over IPsec, DMVPN, FlexVPN, and GETVPN are all covered. You will need to understand how to configure and troubleshoot VPN tunnels on both Cisco routers and Cisco ASA firewalls, as well as the Cisco Secure Client for remote access. High availability considerations for VPN deployments are also examined.

Topic 9 — Securing the Cloud

This topic reflects the shift to cloud-first infrastructure. It covers public, private, and hybrid cloud models, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS security responsibilities, DevSecOps principles, container security with Docker and Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipeline security. Cisco cloud security tools including Umbrella, Secure Email Threat Defense, and Cisco XDR are covered alongside the shared responsibility model for cloud security.

Topic 10 — Content Security

This topic covers web and email security solutions including Cisco Secure Web Appliance, Cisco Secure Email, traffic redirection using WCCP and policy-based routing, web proxy deployment modes, URL filtering, malware scanning, and email authentication standards including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Cisco Umbrella’s architecture and configuration are also tested including Secure Internet Gateway functionality.

Topic 11 — Endpoint Protection and Detection

This topic covers endpoint security strategies including the difference between endpoint protection platforms and endpoint detection and response solutions. Cisco Secure Endpoint, outbreak control, application control, and endpoint posture assessment are the primary Cisco technologies tested. Multi-factor authentication strategy, endpoint patching, and mobile device management concepts round out this topic.

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How to Use These Practice Questions

This free practice test covers all 11 technical topics of the CCNP CCIE Security SCOR 350-701 exam. Here is how to get the most out of every session.

Select the topics you want to practise. You can focus on a single topic to drill a weak area or combine multiple topics for a realistic mixed exam session. If you are short on time, prioritise Topics 1, 4, 7, and 8 — cybersecurity fundamentals, identity management, Cisco Secure Firewall, and VPNs are consistently the most heavily tested areas.

Enable the timer to simulate real exam conditions. The SCOR exam allows 120 minutes. Practising under time pressure helps you identify whether pacing will be an issue on exam day and builds the mental stamina needed for a two-hour technical exam.

Read every explanation carefully. The practice test includes single answer questions, multi-select questions where you must identify all correct answers, and drag-and-match questions that test your ability to map concepts to definitions. After every question the explanation covers not just the correct answer but why each incorrect option is wrong — giving you the conceptual depth to handle unfamiliar questions on the real exam.

Use your per-topic score breakdown. The results screen shows your score against the 80% pass mark with a detailed breakdown by topic. Use this to build a targeted study plan — focus your remaining preparation on the topics where you scored below 80%.

Study Resources for the CCNP CCIE Security SCOR 350-701

To complement these practice questions and build the knowledge needed to pass, Cisco recommends the following preparation resources.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) official course is the primary preparation resource and is available through Cisco Learning Network and authorised Cisco training partners worldwide. The course covers all 11 exam topics with instructor-led labs and hands-on configuration practice.

The Cisco Learning Network at learningnetwork.cisco.com provides community study groups, discussion forums, and official exam topic breakdowns. The SCOR study group is particularly active and a valuable resource for sharing study strategies and clarifying difficult concepts.

Cisco DevNet and Cisco dCloud provide free lab environments for hands-on practice with Cisco security technologies including Firepower, ISE, and Umbrella — tools that are significantly easier to understand when you have worked with them directly rather than studied them theoretically.

The CCNP CCIE Security Core SCOR 350-701 Official Cert Guide published by Cisco Press provides comprehensive coverage of all exam topics and is the most widely used self-study resource for this exam.

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