Cisco Security Certification
Practice Tests
Free practice tests for Cisco CCST Cybersecurity, SCOR 350-701 (CCNP Security core), and CCIE Security Lab. The complete Cisco security track from entry level through the most advanced expert certification. No sign-up required.
Choose Your Cisco Security Exam
The three Cisco security certifications span entry through expert level. CCST is the starting point; SCOR is the professional-level core exam for CCNP Security and CCIE Security; the CCIE Security Lab is the eight-hour expert hands-on assessment.
Cisco Security Certifications Compared
How the three Cisco security certifications relate to each other and what each one requires.
| Certification | Level | Exam | Duration | Fee | Prerequisite | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCST Cybersecurity | Entry | 100-160 | 50 min | $125 | None | No expiry |
| SCOR (CCNP Security core) | Professional | 350-701 | 120 min | $400 | None | 3 years |
| CCIE Security Lab | Expert | v6.1 lab | 8 hours | ~$1,600 | SCOR 350-701 | 3 years |
The Cisco Security Certification Pathway
How the three certifications connect and what each one unlocks in the Cisco career ladder.
From CCST to CCIE Security
CCST Cybersecurity is the entry point — no prerequisites, $125 exam fee, available in 7 languages, and valid permanently. It feeds directly into the Cisco CyberOps Associate track (200-201 CBROPS) for candidates pursuing the security operations path.
SCOR 350-701 is the professional-level core exam. Passing it earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core credential. Combining SCOR with one concentration exam earns the full CCNP Security certification. SCOR also serves as the qualifying (written) exam required before scheduling the CCIE Security lab.
CCIE Security Lab is the expert-level eight-hour hands-on exam. It is one of the most respected and difficult certifications in the global IT industry. Fewer than 10,000 active CCIE Security holders exist worldwide.
SCOR Domain Weights
The 350-701 SCOR exam blueprint assigns these weights across six domains — use them to prioritize your study time:
Security Concepts — 25% (highest — cryptography, VPN types, API concepts, threats)
Network Security — 20% (IPS/firewall, NetFlow, Layer 2 security, AAA, VPNs)
Securing the Cloud — 15% (cloud models, DevSecOps, content security, Umbrella)
Content Security — 10% (email security, web security, ESA, WSA)
Endpoint Protection and Detection — 15% (EPP, EDR, antimalware, MFA, MDM)
Secure Network Access, Visibility, and Enforcement — 15% (ISE, 802.1X, CoA, telemetry)
CCIE Security Lab — Domain Weights (v6.1)
The eight-hour CCIE Security lab v6.1 weights are critical for time allocation across the two modules.
| Domain | Topic | Weight | Key Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Perimeter Security and Intrusion Prevention | 20% | ASA, FTD, FMC, Firepower IPS |
| 2.0 | Secure Connectivity and Segmentation | 20% | FlexVPN, DMVPN, AnyConnect, TrustSec, SGT |
| 3.0 | Infrastructure Security | 15% | Router/switch hardening, control plane protection |
| 4.0 | Identity Management, Information Exchange, and Access Control | 25% | ISE, 802.1X, IBNS 2.0, RADIUS, TACACS+, PKI |
| 5.0 | Visibility, Virtualization, and Automation | 20% | Umbrella, Secure Endpoint, NetFlow, Python, REST API |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cisco security certifications and these free practice tests.
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