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

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Erik Choron

Keith Barker

Knox Hutchinson

UPDATED: July 7, 2025

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Learn high-level network security architect skills with this CCNP Security Core (350-701 SCOR) v1.1 course. You'll dive deep into the SCOR 350-701 exam domains, securing infrastructure through firewalls, IPS, and VPNs alongside cloud security and automation. You’ll learn to neutralize threats, implement Cisco security solutions, and manage endpoint protection across hybrid environments. Build the technical authority required to defend modern networks and earn your CCNP Security certification.

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What you'll learn with CCNP Security Core training

Automate security workflows with Python scripts and REST APIs for Cisco appliances
Deploy endpoint protection using EDR and MFA to stop outbreaks in real time
Secure cloud infrastructure by applying DevSecOps principles and NIST service models
Engineer network defenses using Next-Gen Firewalls and IPS for robust traffic segmentation
Implement Zero Trust through Cisco ISE and 802.1X for secure identity management
Neutralize advanced threats across hybrid and cloud environments including DDoS and phishing

CCNP Security Core training FAQs

What will you learn in this Cisco CCNP Security training?

You'll learn the skills necessary to manage senior-level security roles and masterfully administer Cisco cybersecurity technologies from this CCNP Security training. This course covers Cisco network, cloud and content security as well as endpoint protection and detection, secure network access, and visibility and enforcement while preparing you for 350-701 SCOR.

Who should take this CCNP Security course?

This is advanced network protection material, and as such, is best reserved for experienced network security professionals. This CCNP Security course is a great roadmap for new and relatively inexperienced cybersecurity professionals who aim high, but it's best for anyone hoping to take the CCNP Security in the near future.

Is this training in Cisco security management associated with any certifications?

Yes, this Cisco network security course is modeled after the CCNP Security core exam 350-701 SCOR. This Cisco cybersecurity training is specifically designed to help security specialists prepare for and pass CCNP Security exam. But this covers only the mandatory core exam of the CCNP Security, not the concentration exam.

What certification should you consider after taking this course in professional Cisco security administration?

Obviously the CCNP Security is a good choice after this course. But earning that requires preparing for and passing a concentration exam (of which there are six to choose from). The CCNP Security is Cisco's initial security-focused certification, but you'll also be ready for the CCNA's security-related questions after this.

Why should you take this Cisco CCNP Security training?

Take this CCNP Security training if you'd like to secure a long career in Cisco network security. Earning the CCNP Security isn't just a great way to widen and deepen your familiarity with network security administration, it's one of the world's best-regarded cybersecurity certifications. Earning it leads to long-term success.

Who is CCNP Security Core training for?

This CCNP Security Core training is considered Professional-level Cisco training, which means it was designed for network administrators with three to five years of experience with advanced security practices.

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Download the free CCNP Security Core study guide to complete this course in about 38 hours.

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