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Cisco CCIE Security

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Exam cost
$3,500 USD (historical estimate)
Questions · time · passing score
The written exam (350-701 SCOR) is a 120-minute exam with 90-110 questions, including multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and simulation questions. The passing score is approximately 825 out of 1000. The lab exam is an 8-hour, hands-on exam in two modules: Design (3 hours) and Deploy, Operate, and Optimize (5 hours). The passing score is not public.
Prerequisites
| There are no formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing security solutions. | | Renewal Period | Every 3 years | | Renewal Fee | Renewal can be achieved by earning 120 Continuing Education (CE) credits, or by passing one technology core exam, or by passing any two professional concentration exams, or by passing one CCIE lab exam. The cost will vary depending on the chosen path. | | CPE Requirements | 120 credits every 3 years | | Study Hours | 1000-1500 hours | |
Estimated salary premium
Not established by comparable evidence
Renewal requirements
3-year cycle · 120 CPE/CEU credits per year
Difficulty
Not rated

Domains covered

  • Planning and designing complex enterprise security networks
  • Deploying and operating security solutions
  • Optimizing security network performance
  • Contextual policy enforcement
  • Rapid Threat Containment (identifying, isolating, and mitigating security threats)
  • Centralized policy orchestration using Cisco Catalyst Center
  • Cloud-delivered security solutions (DNS layer security, Firewall as a Service, CASB, Secure Web Gateway via Cisco Umbrella)
  • Developing and troubleshooting secure API calls using HTTP
  • Automating configuration steps with Python automation
  • Who It’s For
  • Experienced IT security professionals seeking expert-level validation
  • Individuals aiming for senior-level or leadership positions in cybersecurity

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