Exam Overview

The 350-201 CBRCOR exam is a core examination in the CCNP Cybersecurity certification path. Passing it earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Cybersecurity Core certification and satisfies the core exam requirement for CCNP Cybersecurity.

• Exam Code: 350-201 CBRCOR v1.2
• Level: Professional-level core and Specialist certification exam
• Duration: 120 minutes. Available language: 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 350-201 CBRCOR exam follows four official domains covering cybersecurity fundamentals, operational techniques, investigation and response processes, and security automation.

• 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 CBRCOR exam registration, review Cisco's certification policies, Pearson VUE admission and identification rules, the Cisco candidate agreement, and the appointment terms displayed for the selected delivery method.

• 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, candidates must wait five calendar days, beginning the day after the unsuccessful attempt, before retaking the same exam.
• Retake Fee: Cisco states that candidates may retake an exam for the same cost unless an eligible safeguard, voucher, or promotion provides different terms. The full CBRCOR exam fee therefore normally applies to another attempt.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing the 350-201 CBRCOR exam earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Cybersecurity Core certification and begins Cisco's standard active certification cycle.

• Validity: Cisco states that Specialist certifications remain active for three years from the date earned and must be recertified before expiration to remain active.
• Renewal Options: Renew the Specialist credential by earning 40 Continuing Education credits or by completing an eligible Cisco certification exam pathway under Cisco's current recertification policy.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: The official CBRCOR exam fee is USD 400, excluding applicable taxes. Candidates may also redeem eligible Cisco Learning Credits during scheduling.
• Taxes: Local taxes, currency conversion, and regional checkout rules may affect the final CBRCOR 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 350-201 CBRCOR exam. To earn CCNP Cybersecurity, candidates must pass the 350-201 CBRCOR core exam and one eligible concentration exam.

• Candidates should understand SOC operations, incident response, risk and compliance, cloud security, network and endpoint controls, threat intelligence, SIEM and SOAR platforms, packet analysis, malware investigation, scripting, APIs, automation, and DevSecOps practices.
• Preparation should combine the official CBRCOR syllabus with practical experience analyzing and responding to the security scenarios represented in the current blueprint.
• Cisco's official learning resources are recommended preparation for the 350-201 CBRCOR exam, but completing a specific course is not an exam prerequisite.

Exam Topics

The official CBRCOR syllabus v1.2 covers the following weighted domains:

• Fundamentals - 20%: Playbooks, compliance, cyber risk insurance, risk analysis, incident response workflows and metrics, cloud environments, and security operations considerations for cloud platforms.
• Techniques - 30%: AI-assisted analytics, system hardening, security posture and control assessment, patching, segmentation, threat intelligence, data protection, SIEM and SOAR workflows, dashboards, behavior analytics, and network analysis.
• Processes - 30%: Threat models, case investigation, malware-analysis workflows, attack reconstruction, endpoint intrusion, indicators of compromise and attack, data-loss investigations, vulnerability mitigation, triage, and risk scoring.
• Automation - 20%: SOAR, Python, common data formats, machine-learning opportunities, REST API constraints and responses, authentication, Bash, CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Blueprint Scope: Cisco identifies the published objectives as general guidelines; related core cybersecurity operations topics may appear on a specific exam delivery.
• Official Focus: The current CBRCOR syllabus integrates cloud operations, AI-supported analysis, incident response, threat investigation, security controls, and automation for modern SOC environments.

Intended Audience

The 350-201 CBRCOR exam is designed for professionals who investigate, operate, automate, and improve enterprise cybersecurity capabilities, including:

• Cybersecurity Engineers
• Cybersecurity Investigators
• Incident Managers
• Incident Responders
• Network Engineers
• SOC Analysts
• CCNP Cybersecurity Candidates

Career Opportunities

Passing the 350-201 CBRCOR exam supports specialist roles aligned with the knowledge and operational skills in the current blueprint, including:

• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Security Operations Analyst
• Incident Response Engineer
• Cybersecurity Investigator
• SOC Automation Engineer
• Security Operations Consultant

Average Salary (Approximate)

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

• U.S.: Approximately USD 66,794-164,853 per year for Cybersecurity Analysts (Indeed, July 2026).
• India: Approximately INR 432,000-985,000 per year for Cyber Security Analysts (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• United Kingdom: Approximately GBP 25,150-72,898 per year in total pay for Cyber Security Analysts (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• UAE: Approximately AED 180,000-300,000 per year in total compensation for Cybersecurity Analysts in the Greater Dubai area (Levels.fyi, July 2026).

Exam Delivery Options

During CBRCOR exam registration, candidates can review the delivery methods available for the 350-201 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 350-201, 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 CBRCOR exam registration:

• Open Cisco's official exam scheduling portal and sign in with the Cisco account linked to the certification profile.
• Select the 350-201 CBRCOR exam and choose an available Pearson VUE test center or OnVUE online-proctored appointment, where offered.
• Confirm the exam language, date, time, delivery method, identification requirements, and the rescheduling and cancellation terms shown with the booking.
• Pay the CBRCOR exam fee, apply an eligible voucher, or redeem Cisco Learning Credits, then save the appointment confirmation.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the 350-201 CBRCOR exam, review the pass/fail result and certification record in Cisco CertMetrics.

• Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Cybersecurity Core certification and satisfies the core requirement for CCNP Cybersecurity.
• Use Cisco CertMetrics to access exam history, score reports, certificates, transcripts, certification logos, and the credential's expiration information.
• To earn CCNP Cybersecurity, also pass an eligible concentration exam, such as 300-215 CBRFIR or 300-220 CBRTHD within Cisco's applicable written-exam validity window.

Why the 350-201 CBRCOR Exam Is Worth It

• Earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Cybersecurity Core certification
• Satisfies the core requirement for CCNP Cybersecurity
• Validates current Cisco cybersecurity operations expertise
• Demonstrates focused knowledge aligned with the official CBRCOR syllabus