Exam Overview

The 300-730 SVPN exam is a professional-level concentration and specialist certification exam in the CCNP Security path. Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Network Security VPN Implementation certification and satisfies an applicable concentration exam requirement. Cisco lists August 26, 2026 as the final date to take the 300-730 SVPN exam.

• Exam Code: 300-730 SVPN v1.1
• Level: Professional-level concentration and Specialist certification exam
• Duration: 90 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 300-730 SVPN exam follows four weighted domains covering site-to-site VPNs, remote-access VPNs, troubleshooting, and secure communications architectures.

• 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 SVPN 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 final date to take the 300-730 SVPN 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 SVPN exam fee unless a valid safeguard, voucher, or promotion provides different terms.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing the 300-730 SVPN exam earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Network Security VPN Implementation 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 SVPN 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 SVPN 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 300-730 SVPN exam. To earn CCNP Security, candidates must pass the 350-701 SCOR core exam and one eligible concentration exam.

• Candidates should understand IPsec, IKEv2, GRE, routing, NAT traversal, PKI, certificates, AAA, Cisco IOS and IOS XE, ASA, Cisco Secure Client, ASDM, GETVPN, DMVPN, FlexVPN, SSL VPN, high availability, and VPN troubleshooting.
• Preparation should combine the official SVPN 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 300-730 SVPN exam, but completing a specific course is not an exam prerequisite.

Exam Topics

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

• Site-to-Site VPNs on Routers and Firewalls - 15%: GETVPN concepts, DMVPN implementation, and FlexVPN implementation using local AAA.
• Remote Access VPNs - 20%: Cisco Secure Client IKEv2 VPNs on ASA and routers, SSL VPN on ASA, clientless SSL VPN, and FlexVPN on routers.
• Troubleshooting Using ASDM and CLI - 35%: IPsec, DMVPN, FlexVPN, Cisco Secure Client IKEv2 and SSL VPN, and clientless SSL VPN diagnosis.
• Secure Communications Architectures - 30%: Components and configuration recognition for GETVPN, FlexVPN, DMVPN, IPsec and clientless SSL; split tunneling; site-to-site and remote-access design; high availability; browser and client requirements; and ECC algorithms.
• Implementation Emphasis: Candidates must connect crypto, identity, routing, tunnel, client, platform, and availability requirements to the correct VPN design and troubleshooting workflow.
• Retirement Notice: Cisco identifies August 26, 2026 as the final testing date for the 300-730 SVPN exam.

Intended Audience

The 300-730 SVPN exam is designed for professionals who design, implement, operate, monitor, or support modern security environments, including:

• VPN Engineers
• Network Security Engineers
• Remote Access Engineers
• Cisco Security Administrators
• Security Consultants
• Infrastructure Engineers
• CCNP Security Candidates

Career Opportunities

Passing the 300-730 SVPN exam supports specialist roles aligned with the knowledge and practical skills in the current blueprint, including:

• Cisco VPN Implementation Engineer
• Remote Access Security Engineer
• Network Security Engineer
• Secure Connectivity Consultant
• Security Infrastructure Engineer
• VPN Solutions Architect

Average Salary (Approximate)

Cisco does not publish salary data for SVPN 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 SVPN exam registration, candidates can review the delivery methods available for the 300-730 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 300-730, 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 SVPN exam registration:

• Open Cisco's official exam scheduling portal and sign in with the Cisco account linked to the certification profile.
• Select the 300-730 SVPN 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 final date to take the 300-730 SVPN exam.
• Pay the SVPN exam fee, apply an eligible voucher, or redeem Cisco Learning Credits, then save the appointment confirmation.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the 300-730 SVPN exam, review the pass/fail result and certification record in Cisco CertMetrics.

• Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Network Security VPN Implementation 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 300-730 SVPN Exam Is Worth It

• Earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Network Security VPN Implementation certification
• Satisfies an applicable concentration exam requirement
• Validates current Cisco security expertise
• Demonstrates focused knowledge aligned with the official SVPN syllabus