Understand the certification
Certification Overview
Cisco CCNP Security Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (300-710 SNCF) is a concentration exam for engineers who build and run Firepower-based security environments. It focuses on day-to-day work with FTD and FMC: deploying devices, shaping access control policies, handling intrusion and malware controls, configuring VPNs, and tracking down issues when security traffic does not behave the way it should.
Exam Domains
- Deployment: FTD installation, initial setup, interfaces, routing, NAT, and high availability
- Access Control and Threat Defense: ACP design, IPS/IDS, malware protection, URL filtering, and decryption
- VPN: site-to-site VPNs, remote access VPNs, and platform-level VPN settings
- Logging and Troubleshooting: event analysis, health monitoring, packet capture, and Firepower diagnostics
Who Is This For
This certification is a good fit for security engineers, network security administrators, and Cisco practitioners who need hands-on Firepower skills rather than broad theory alone.
Exam at a glance
- Exam code
- 300-710
- Provider
- Cisco
- Format
- Single choice / Multiple select
- Language
- English
- Validity
- 3 years
- Exam fee
- $330
Skills in focus
Learning outcomes
- Prepare for the Cisco 300-710 SNCF exam with a structured path
- Deploy and manage Firepower Threat Defense in common enterprise setups
- Build and troubleshoot access control, VPN, and threat defense policies
- Strengthen your fit for Cisco security engineering roles
Who this is for
- Security engineers working with Cisco Firepower and FTD
- Network security administrators responsible for firewall policy and monitoring
- Cisco practitioners moving toward the CCNP Security track
- IT professionals who want hands-on security platform experience
Before you start
- Basic networking and security knowledge is expected
- Hands-on experience with Cisco firewalls or security tools is helpful
- You should be comfortable with routing, NAT, and basic VPN concepts
- Access to a Firepower lab environment will make preparation much easier
Your learning path
6 chapters
Plan your preparation
- Learning hours
- 40h
- With relevant experience
- 8-10 weeks
- Starting from scratch
- 12-16 weeks
- Daily study
- 1-2h
Included in your preparation
- 269 practice questions that focus on Firepower workflows and scenarios
- Coverage of deployment, access control, VPN, monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Clear explanations for ACLs, IPS rules, NAT, and HA behaviour
- Mock exam format aligned to the official 120-minute test structure
- Practical study material instead of broad generic security theory
Preparation tips
- 65 题 120 分钟，平均每题 2 分钟，合理分配时间
- 及格分 825/1000，不确定的题先标记跳过，回头再做
- 排除法非常有用 — 先排掉明显错误的选项，剩下的再分析
- 多选题会告诉你选几个，仔细看题目要求
Common mistakes
- 没有读完所有选项就选答案 — 题目经常有"最佳"答案和"正确但不最佳"的干扰项
- 备考只刷题不理解原理 — 考试场景题需要理解底层概念
- 忽略时间管理 — 在难题上卡太久，导致后面简单题没时间做
Before you register
How difficult is the 300-710 SNCF exam?
The exam is 120 minutes long and we recommend 3-6 months of systematic preparation. Using our structured practice questions and mock exams can significantly improve your chances of passing.
How much does the exam cost?
The 300-710 SNCF exam fee is $330 USD. The certification is valid for 3 years.
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