Exam Overview

The 350-701 SCOR exam is a professional-level core and specialist certification exam in the CCNP Security and CCIE Security path. Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core certification and satisfies an applicable core exam requirement. Cisco lists August 26, 2026 as the last date to test on SCOR v1.1; SCOR v2.0 begins on August 27, 2026.

• Exam Code: 350-701 SCOR v1.1
• Level: Professional-level core and Specialist certification exam
• Duration: 120 minutes. Available language(s): English and Japanese.
• 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 350-701 SCOR exam follows six weighted domains covering security concepts, network security, cloud security, content security, endpoint protection and detection, and secure network access, visibility, and enforcement.

• 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 SCOR exam registration, review Cisco certification policies, Pearson VUE identification rules, the Cisco candidate agreement, and the appointment terms. Cisco lists August 26, 2026 as the last date to test on SCOR v1.1; SCOR v2.0 begins on August 27, 2026.

• 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 SCOR exam fee unless a valid safeguard, voucher, or promotion provides different terms.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing the 350-701 SCOR exam earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core 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 SCOR exam fee is USD 400, 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 SCOR 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 472 (USD 400 + USD 72 GST).

Prerequisites

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

• Candidates should understand enterprise networking, security architecture, cryptography, VPNs, firewalls and intrusion prevention, cloud and application security, email and web security, endpoint defenses, identity services, telemetry, APIs, and automation.
• Preparation should combine the official SCOR 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 350-701 SCOR exam, but completing a specific course is not an exam prerequisite.

Exam Topics

The official SCOR syllabus v1.1 covers the following weighted domains:

• Security Concepts - 25%: Threats and vulnerabilities across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments; cryptography and PKI; VPN components; security intelligence; phishing controls; SDN APIs; Cisco Catalyst Center APIs; and basic Python API scripts.
• Network Security - 20%: Firewall and intrusion-prevention architectures; NetFlow; Layer 2 defenses; device hardening; segmentation and policy; AAA; secure management; and site-to-site and remote-access VPN implementation and troubleshooting.
• Securing the Cloud - 15%: Cloud deployment and service models, shared responsibility, DevSecOps, application and data security, cloud security capabilities, logging and monitoring, and workload security concepts.
• Content Security - 15%: Proxy redirection, identity and authentication, email and web deployment models, antispam, antimalware, DLP, encryption, and Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway controls.
• Endpoint Protection and Detection - 10%: EPP and EDR, Cisco Secure Endpoint antimalware, outbreak control, quarantine, device management, asset inventory, MFA, posture assessment, and patching strategy.
• Secure Network Access, Visibility, and Enforcement - 15%: Guest, profiling, posture, BYOD, 802.1X, MAB, WebAuth, CoA, exfiltration, telemetry, Cisco Secure Network Analytics, Secure Cloud Analytics, pxGrid, Umbrella Investigate, encrypted traffic analytics, and NVM.

Intended Audience

The 350-701 SCOR exam is designed for professionals who design, implement, operate, monitor, or support modern security environments, including:

• Security Engineers
• Network Security Engineers
• SOC Engineers
• Security Administrators
• Cloud Security Engineers
• Security Consultants
• CCNP and CCIE Security Candidates

Career Opportunities

Passing the 350-701 SCOR exam supports specialist roles aligned with the knowledge and practical skills in the current blueprint, including:

• Senior Network Security Engineer
• Security Solutions Engineer
• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Security Operations Engineer
• Security Infrastructure Consultant
• Enterprise Security Architect

Average Salary (Approximate)

Cisco does not publish salary data for SCOR 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 SCOR exam registration, candidates can review the delivery methods available for the 350-701 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 350-701, 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 SCOR exam registration:

• Open Cisco's official exam scheduling portal and sign in with the Cisco account linked to the certification profile.
• Select the 350-701 SCOR 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 lists August 26, 2026 as the last date to test on SCOR v1.1; SCOR v2.0 begins on August 27, 2026.
• Pay the SCOR exam fee, apply an eligible voucher, or redeem Cisco Learning Credits, then save the appointment confirmation.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the 350-701 SCOR exam, review the pass/fail result and certification record in Cisco CertMetrics.

• Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core certification and satisfies an applicable core 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 one eligible concentration exam within Cisco's applicable written-exam validity window.

Why the 350-701 SCOR Exam Is Worth It

• Earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core certification
• Satisfies an applicable core exam requirement
• Validates current Cisco security expertise
• Demonstrates focused knowledge aligned with the official SCOR syllabus