Cisco CCNP Security Core (350-701 SCOR) v1.1

Security gaps often show up as inconsistent controls across VPNs, switching, routing, cloud services, and content filtering—not as one isolated device problem. IT Directors can assign this Cisco CCNP Security Core (350-701 SCOR) v1.1 training to experienced network administrators or security-focused IT Practitioners who need a common operating model for Cisco security technologies and SCOR certification readiness. It is best fit for teams with 3–5 years of networking experience, not entry-level onboarding.

Plan for a phased rollout: the listed modules alone account for more than 28 hours of training, plus 15 additional skills, so Team Leads should assign it by domain—VPNs, infrastructure security, troubleshooting, cloud, and web/email security—rather than as a single sprint. The course supports risk reduction by covering secure access, routing authentication, Layer 2 protections, logging, SNMP troubleshooting, and cloud security planning. CBT Nuggets Playlists can structure the rollout, Practice Exams can support SCOR readiness, and Team Reporting helps Training Managers verify progress across assigned learners.

This training helps security and network teams standardize how they secure Cisco environments across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid use cases. The curriculum connects exam preparation to operational scenarios teams face when maintaining secure network access and troubleshooting production issues.

• Reduce VPN-related downtime: Teams build shared knowledge around IPsec, site-to-site VPNs, GRE over IPsec, DMVPN, GET VPN, FlexVPN, remote access VPNs, and IPsec tunnel debugging.
• Harden the campus and branch network: IT Practitioners practice concepts tied to port security, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, private VLANs, VRF-lite, TrustSec, and other Layer 2 protections.
• Improve troubleshooting discipline: Modules on NetFlow, SNMP, logging, OSPF authentication, and EIGRP authentication help teams investigate issues with better evidence.
• Align security controls across services: Coverage includes Firepower access control policies, Cisco Web Security, Cisco Email Security, Cisco Umbrella, and cloud platform, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS security considerations.

Knowledge

• Common threats and vulnerabilities affecting on-premises and cloud environments.
• Core cryptography concepts and how IPsec supports secure communications.
• Differences among Cisco VPN approaches, including site-to-site, remote access, DMVPN, GET VPN, and FlexVPN.
• Security roles of NetFlow, logging, SNMP, security intelligence, and Firepower access control policies.
• Security considerations for cloud platforms, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, web security, email security, and Cisco Umbrella.

Ability

• Configure and verify Cisco Layer 2 protections such as port security, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, private VLANs, and related controls.
• Troubleshoot IPsec tunnels and routing authentication for EIGRP and OSPF in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
• Apply infrastructure device hardening and management options that improve security posture.
• Interpret basic Python scripts and APIs used with Cisco security and SDN architectures.
• Support SCOR exam preparation while building practical skills for securing Cisco network, cloud, endpoint-adjacent, and content-security environments.