This self-paced Cisco Implementing and Operating Security Core Technologies SCOR (350-701 v1.1) course focuses on core knowledge and skills needed to master the topics on the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core Certification. Those topics include cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, cloud security, identity management, secure network access, endpoint protection and detection, and visibility and enforcement.

The goal of this course is to demonstrate real-world foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Cisco Security Core Technologies including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam ̶ to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Course components:

180-day access to:

• Lessons
• Video learning
• Hands-on Labs
• MeasureUp Practice Test for Cisco SCOR (350-701 v1.1). Practice Mode with remediation and Certification mode to simulate the test day experience.

Duration: Approximately 40 hours – may vary by student.

Audience: Current IT professionals, such as system administrators, infrastructure administrators, and virtualization engineers. Cisco considers ideal candidates to be those who possess the following:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco’s security portfolio
• Experience deploying Cisco Secure Firewalls and IPS devices
• Experience with cloud security solutions
• Deep understanding of secure connectivity and segmentation solutions
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure device hardening and infrastructure security
• Configuring and troubleshooting identity management, information exchange, and access control
• Deep understanding of advanced threat protection and content security

Passing this exam fulfills one requirement toward earning the CCNP Security certification. It is also the qualifying exam for the CCIE Security certification.

Prerequisites:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of implementing and operating core security technologies
• Understanding cloud security
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Secure Firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPSs), and other network infrastructure devices
• Understanding of content security, endpoint protection and detection, and secure network access, visibility, and enforcement
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts with hands-on experience in implementing security controls

Course objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Explain how to monitor for and protect against security threats on-premises and in cloud environments
• Describe reports that are used to manage threats, predict vulnerabilities, and troubleshoot issues
• Compare network security solutions and deployment models
• Configure different AAA for networks, secure network management, and VPNs
• Identify and describe how to secure the cloud environment
• Configure content security features
• Explain endpoint protection and detection solutions
• Describe secure network access, visibility, and enforcement

Required course materials:

Self-paced Cisco Implementing and Operating Security Core Technologies SCOR (350-701 v1.1) courseware.