SCOR 350-701 + CCIE Security Readiness

What you will master

• Security architecture: segmentation mindset and layered controls
• Secure connectivity: VPN fundamentals and policy validation approach
• Identity & AAA: how access decisions are made and verified
• Threat visibility: logs/telemetry and “what to check first” under pressure
• Incident-oriented thinking: triage, containment basics, evidence awareness
• Exam strategy: choosing best/most/first answers with security priorities

Curriculum outline

Labs & practice

• Policy verification labs: confirm intent vs reality (rules, hits, logging)
• Connectivity drills: isolate where the block happens, verify identity/AAA decisions
• Visibility exercises: read logs/alerts, build a timeline, pick next best action
• Scenario mocks: architecture constraints, choose safest secure design under requirements

Who this course is for

• Network engineers moving into security responsibilities
• Security engineers preparing for Cisco security certification path
• Candidates targeting CCIE Security readiness (core foundation)

Prerequisites

• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, firewall concepts)
• Comfortable with security terminology (or willing to learn fast)
• Hands-on mindset for labs and verification steps

Outcomes

• Clear security architecture framework aligned with SCOR objectives
• Better troubleshooting flow for secure access and connectivity problems
• Improved ability to interpret logs and prioritize actions
• Exam readiness with scenario-style reasoning and best-practice choice selection