Cisco Secure Email, Web Security, Threat Response, XDR
What this course is
Where Cisco security stops being a firewall.
CCNP Security is Cisco's senior network-security professional credential. It validates that you can design, implement and operate the Cisco security portfolio at depth — firewalls, identity, secure access (SSE/SASE), secure cloud, content and email security.
At Nexperts, CCNP Security is delivered over 8 days against a real Cisco security lab — Secure Firewall, ISE, Secure Access (SSE), Umbrella and XDR. By day 8 you've configured policy across all major surfaces, run a multi-vector incident through Cisco XDR and migrated an ASA configuration to Secure Firewall (FTD).
CCNP Security is the cert that filters firewall pushers from security architects. The portfolio is broad — we make sure you operate every plane, not just memorise its name.
The 2026 CCNP Security update sharpened the focus on Cisco Secure Access (SSE), Cisco XDR, Multicloud Defense and the Talos threat intelligence integration. We cover all four with hands-on labs.
Who should take this course
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Network security engineers
Already operating Cisco firewalls. CCNP-S is the formal senior credential.
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CCNP Enterprise / Service Provider
Natural lateral move into security depth.
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Security architects
Designing on Cisco. CCNP-S sharpens technical depth and credibility.
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Pre-sales engineers
Selling Cisco Security to MY enterprises. CCNP-S is the credibility marker.
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Network engineers
Pivoting into security. CCNA + CCNP-S is the recognised pathway.
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SOC senior analysts
Investigating in Cisco environments. CCNP-S gives platform fluency.
Prerequisites
✓ CCNA (or equivalent 3+ years of professional networking experience)
✓ Working knowledge of Cisco firewalls (ASA / FTD) at intermediate level
✓ Comfortable with VPN, IPSec, IKEv2 and TLS at deployment level
✓ Familiarity with one cybersecurity foundation (Security+, CCNA Security/CyberOps)
→ Don't have CCNA? Ask about our CCNA → CCNP Security bridge programme.
Course Curriculum
Core + concentration. Full Cisco Security portfolio.
CCNP Security requires you to pass the SCOR core (350-701) plus one concentration exam. We cover SCOR plus the most-recommended concentration — SNCF (300-710 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower).
Hands-On Cisco Security Lab
11 builds. Real Cisco gear + cloud.
Every learner gets access to the Nexperts Cisco Security lab — FTD, FMC, ISE, Secure Access tenant, Umbrella tenant. Every lab maps to a SCOR or SNCF blueprint domain.
01
FTD Access Policy
Build access policy + NAT + intrusion policy on FTD via FMC.
FW
02
TLS Decryption
Deploy TLS decryption on FTD. Validate visibility on inspected flows.
FW
03
ASA → FTD Migration
Migrate an ASA configuration to FTD via Secure Firewall Migration Tool. Validate parity.
Migration
04
ISE Posture
Deploy ISE with posture + profiling. Validate non-compliant device denial.
Identity
05
TrustSec Policy
Apply Security Group Tags + SGACL. Validate east-west enforcement.
Identity
06
Secure Access ZTNA
Deploy Cisco Secure Access ZTNA + posture. Validate from a managed laptop.
SSE
07
Umbrella Build
Configure Umbrella DNS + content categories. Validate against test domains.
DNS
08
Secure Email
Deploy Secure Email with anti-phishing + DMARC for a 200-user org.
Email
09
XDR Investigation
Investigate a multi-vector incident across endpoint + network in Cisco XDR.
XDR
10
FMC HA
Configure 2 FTDs in HA pair behind FMC. Validate failover.
HA
11
Multicloud Defense
Deploy Multicloud Defense across AWS + Azure. Validate east-west policy.
Cloud
+ 16 micro-tasks across CLI, FMC, ISE Admin and Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO).
Exam Information
Two exams. SCOR + concentration.
CCNP Security requires you to pass the SCOR core (350-701, 120 minutes) plus one concentration exam. Most candidates pick SNCF (300-710 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower).
SCOR (350-701) Core Exam
Questions90 – 110 (multiple formats)
Duration120 minutes
Passing score~825 / 1000 (varies)
FormatPearson VUE / Online proctored
Validity3 years (recertification)
Industry avg pass rate~58% first attempt
Nexperts pass rate88% first attempt
SNCF (300-710) Concentration
Questions60 – 70 (multiple formats)
Duration90 minutes
CoverageSecuring Networks with Cisco Firepower
RecommendedMost-popular concentration in MY
StrategyDrill FMC interface flow
Validity3 years
OutcomeCCNP Security awarded after both exams pass
Our 4-Mock Programme (Core + Conc)
01
SCOR Diagnostic
End of day 4. Sets the SCOR baseline. Average 60%.
02
SCOR Clearance
Mid-course. Full timed SCOR simulation. 80%+ before booking.
03
SNCF Diagnostic
End of day 6. Sets the SNCF baseline. Average 64%.
04
SNCF Clearance
End of day 8. Full timed SNCF simulation. 80%+ before booking.
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Pass Rate
88% of our CCNP Security candidates pass SCOR on first attempt.
The Cisco global first-attempt rate for SCOR sits around 58%. We hit 88% by spending 60% of class time in the lab and gating booking on a clearance mock. SNCF first-attempt rate is even higher — 92%.
Real Cisco labDual-mock programme88% SCOR first attempt92% SNCF first attemptFree retake voucher
Why our pass rate is 88%
Industry average: ~58%
Most candidates revise terminology but never operate FMC, ISE or Secure Access. The exam is broad — 7 distinct portfolios. Without lab time, you cannot remember the workflows.
Nexperts: 88%
We give learners real lab access for 8 days, plus 30 days post-course. We drill the SCOR blueprint and gate on a clearance mock. By exam day, the Cisco workflow is reflexive.
Your Cisco Security Path
CCNP Security pairs with CCNP Enterprise and CCIE.
CCNP Security is the senior individual-contributor credential. From here, candidates aim at CCIE Security (the full lab cert) or stack with CCNP Enterprise for the full Cisco depth.
Before this
CCNA
Required base Cisco credential. Most candidates have CCNA + 2–3 years experience.
Expected salary range after CCNP Security: RM 11,500 – RM 18,000/month for senior network-security engineer roles in MY MNCs and ISPs.
Student Reviews
What our CCNP Security engineers say.
4.8
★★★★★
78 reviews
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80%
4★
16%
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4%
★★★★★
"FTD migration lab is the only single drill I've ever done that maps directly to my actual job. We migrated 14 ASAs after the course using these exact patterns."
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Rashid Ahmad
Senior Network Security Engineer · TM Berhad
✓ SCOR + SNCF first attempt
★★★★
"8 days is intense but worth every hour. ISE posture lab and Secure Access ZTNA lab are the most current Cisco content I've seen anywhere in MY."
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Khairul Mohamed
Network Security Architect · Maxis
✓ SCOR first attempt
★★★★★
"Coming from CCNP Enterprise. The lateral move felt huge until the labs made it concrete. Cleared SCOR + SNCF in 5 weeks total."
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Daniel Tee
Senior Engineer · PETRONAS Digital
✓ SCOR + SNCF first attempt
★★★★
"XDR investigation lab was unexpected gold. We're now using Cisco XDR as our SOC primary console after I went back. Course paid for itself."
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Sarvanan Sundaram
SOC Lead · IHH Healthcare
✓ SCOR first attempt
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