Exam Overview

The 300-740 SCAZT exam is a professional-level concentration and specialist certification exam in the CCNP Security path. Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Secure Cloud Access certification and satisfies an applicable concentration exam requirement. Cisco currently lists SCAZT v1.0 as an active CCNP Security concentration exam.

• Exam Code: 300-740 SCAZT v1.0
• Level: Professional-level concentration and Specialist certification exam
• Duration: 90 minutes. Available language(s): English.
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by Cisco (commonly estimated at ~825 out of 1000).
• Grading and Results: Cisco uses pass/fail grading and states that results are available online within 48 hours.

Exam Structure

The 300-740 SCAZT exam follows six weighted domains covering cloud security architecture, user and device security, network and cloud security, application and data security, visibility and assurance, and threat response.

• Question Types: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Number of Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Hands-On Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.

Exam Policies

Before completing SCAZT exam registration, review Cisco certification policies, Pearson VUE identification rules, the Cisco candidate agreement, and the appointment terms. Cisco currently lists SCAZT v1.0 as an active CCNP Security concentration exam.

• Rescheduling: Online Proctored exams can be rescheduled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Cancellation: Online Proctored exams can be cancelled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Retake Policy: After failing a Professional- or Specialist-level written exam, wait five calendar days, beginning the next day, before retaking it. After passing, wait at least 180 days before taking the identical exam number again.
• Retake Fee: A retake normally requires the full SCAZT exam fee unless a valid safeguard, voucher, or promotion provides different terms.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing the 300-740 SCAZT exam earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Secure Cloud Access certification and starts Cisco's active certification cycle.

• Validity: Cisco Specialist certifications remain active for three years from the date earned.
• Renewal Options: Renew by earning 40 Continuing Education credits or completing an eligible Cisco exam pathway under the current recertification policy.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: The official SCAZT exam fee is USD 300, excluding applicable taxes. Eligible Cisco Learning Credits may be redeemed during scheduling.
• Taxes: Local taxes, currency conversion, and regional checkout rules may affect the final SCAZT certification cost. The payable amount is shown during registration.
• Example (India): Candidates in India are subject to 18% GST, bringing the total exam fee to USD 354 (USD 300 + USD 54 GST).

Prerequisites

Cisco publishes no formal prerequisite for the 300-740 SCAZT exam. To earn CCNP Security, candidates must pass the 350-701 SCOR core exam and one eligible concentration exam.

• Candidates should understand zero trust, SASE and SSE, identity certificates, MFA, SAML, OIDC, posture, VPN and application-based access, DNS and web controls, SaaS policy, firewalls, workload microsegmentation, cloud platforms, XDR, SIEM, telemetry, compliance, and incident response.
• Preparation should combine the official SCAZT syllabus with practical experience designing, implementing, operating, monitoring, or troubleshooting the technologies represented in the current blueprint.
• Cisco's official learning resources are recommended preparation for the 300-740 SCAZT exam, but completing a specific course is not an exam prerequisite.

Exam Topics

The official SCAZT syllabus v1.0 covers the following weighted domains:

• Cloud Security Architecture - 10%: Cisco Security Reference Architecture, integrated use cases, common identity, converged multicloud policy, SASE, ZTNA, NIST, CISA, DISA, Cisco SAFE, Places in the Network, and Secure Domains.
• User and Device Security - 20%: Identity-certificate authentication, MFA, endpoint posture, SAML and SSO, OIDC identity-provider connections, and user and device trust for mobile and web applications.
• Network and Cloud Security - 20%: URL and DNS filtering, advanced application control, protocol blocking, direct internet access, WAF and reverse proxy, SaaS controls, remote-user VPN or application access, SSE, and Cisco Secure Firewall.
• Application and Data Security - 25%: MITRE ATT&CK, cloud attack mitigation, DDoS protection, Secure Workload policy, lateral-movement prevention, microsegmentation, and hybrid and multicloud policy for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Visibility and Assurance - 15%: Cisco XDR, automation use cases, SIEM, OpenTelemetry, Secure Network Analytics, flow and telemetry validation, access diagnosis, firewall, Duo, Umbrella and Secure Workload evidence, and application dependency analysis.
• Threat Response - 10%: Response automation, telemetry-driven action, audit-driven policy, and containment, reporting, remediation, and re-instantiation after user or application compromise.

Intended Audience

The 300-740 SCAZT exam is designed for professionals who design, implement, operate, monitor, or support modern security environments, including:

• Cloud Security Engineers
• Zero Trust Architects
• Secure Access Engineers
• Identity Security Engineers
• SASE and SSE Engineers
• Security Consultants
• CCNP Security Candidates

Career Opportunities

Passing the 300-740 SCAZT exam supports specialist roles aligned with the knowledge and practical skills in the current blueprint, including:

• Secure Cloud Access Engineer
• Zero Trust Security Engineer
• Cloud Security Architect
• SASE Solutions Engineer
• Identity and Endpoint Security Engineer
• Multicloud Security Consultant

Average Salary (Approximate)

Cisco does not publish salary data for SCAZT credential holders. The ranges below use current employment-market estimates for Security Engineers or closely related cybersecurity roles. Salaries vary by experience, employer, location, job role, and industry.

• U.S.: Approximately USD 63,109-219,755 per year for Security Engineers (Indeed, July 2026).
• India: Approximately INR 445,000-1,360,750 per year for Cyber Security Engineers (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• United Kingdom: Approximately GBP 40,146-88,821 per year for Security Engineers (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• UAE: Approximately AED 83,724-192,192 per year for Network Security Engineers in Dubai, annualized from Glassdoor's published monthly range (July 2026).

Exam Delivery Options

During SCAZT exam registration, candidates can review the delivery methods available for the 300-740 appointment and their location.

• Pearson VUE Test Center - Take the exam in a proctored environment at an authorized Pearson VUE test center, subject to local availability.
• Online Proctored Exam (OnVUE) - Cisco written certification exams, including 300-740, can be taken online, subject to country availability, system requirements, and the appointment options shown during scheduling.
• Online Exam Rules: Run the required system test, use an approved computer with webcam and microphone, present acceptable identification, maintain a clear private workspace, and remain under live-proctor supervision.
• Test Center Rules: Arrive according to the appointment instructions, bring the required identification, store prohibited items, accept Cisco's candidate agreement, and follow all check-in and proctor directions.

Exam Registration

Follow these steps to complete SCAZT exam registration:

• Open Cisco's official exam scheduling portal and sign in with the Cisco account linked to the certification profile.
• Select the 300-740 SCAZT exam and choose an available Pearson VUE test center or OnVUE online-proctored appointment, where offered.
• Confirm the exam version, language, date, time, delivery method, identification requirements, and booking terms. Cisco currently lists SCAZT v1.0 as an active CCNP Security concentration exam.
• Pay the SCAZT exam fee, apply an eligible voucher, or redeem Cisco Learning Credits, then save the appointment confirmation.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the 300-740 SCAZT exam, review the pass/fail result and certification record in Cisco CertMetrics.

• Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Secure Cloud Access certification and satisfies an applicable concentration exam requirement.
• Use Cisco CertMetrics to access exam history, score reports, certificates, transcripts, certification logos, and the credential's expiration information.
• To earn CCNP Security, also pass the current 350-701 SCOR core exam within Cisco's applicable written-exam validity window.

Why the 300-740 SCAZT Exam Is Worth It

• Earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Secure Cloud Access certification
• Satisfies an applicable concentration exam requirement
• Validates current Cisco security expertise
• Demonstrates focused knowledge aligned with the official SCAZT syllabus