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(SNCF - 300-710)
Network Security (Firepower, NGFW)
About the Certification
It is a concentration certification within the CCNP Security track, focused on Cisco Firepower and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) technologies. It covers firewall management, access control policies, IPS, threat analysis, monitoring, and incident response operations. This certification is the most common concentration exam taken after Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR), especially for engineers working with Firewalls.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into seven main sections
- Access Control Policies
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- Access control rules
- Security Intelligence
- URL filtering
- Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
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- Intrusion policies
- Snort rules
- Event analysis
- IPS tuning and optimization
- Platform Settings
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- Routing on Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (static and dynamic)
- High availability (Active/Standby)
- Firepower and FTD Fundamentals
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- Firepower architecture
- Firepower Threat Defense
- Cisco Firepower Management Center
- Device registration and licensing
- VPN on FTD
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- Site-to-Site VPN
- Remote Access VPN
- IKEv1 / IKEv2
- SSL VPN
- Certificate management
- Network Address Translation (NAT)
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- Manual NAT
- Auto NAT
- Twice NAT
- NAT troubleshooting
- Logging and Monitoring
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- Health policies
- Monitoring and troubleshooting
- Event Viewer
- Connection events
- Packet capture
- Troubleshooting workflow
Exam Details
- Exam code: 300-710 (SNCF)
- Exam duration: 90 minutes
- Number of questions: 55–65 questions
- Question types: Multiple choice + Drag & Drop + Simulations
- Language: English
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000
- Exam fee: USD 300 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
- Certification validity: 3 years
Do I need certifications before it ?
No, not required at all.
However, it is academically recommended to have a strong understanding of network security concepts, along with prior experience working with ASA or Firepower devices. Completing the 350-701 SCOR exam is considered an excellent foundation that helps you understand the content at a deeper level.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory.
However, for professionals seeking a strong path in network security using Cisco Firepower and NGFW solutions especially in firewall configuration, threat monitoring, and implementing security policies Network Security (Firepower, NGFW) is one of the strongest specialization options.
What are the main uses of the Network Security (Firepower, NGFW) certification ?
- CCNP Security By passing Core + SNCF.
- 300-715 SISE For specialization in identity and access control.
- 300-720 SESA For professionals interested in Email & Web Security solutions.
- CCIE Security (SNCF focus) A critical component in preparation for the lab exam.
Your First Step Toward Advanced Network Protection with Firepower :
It is the ideal path to becoming a Firepower professional. It teaches you how to manage NGFW, IPS, threats, and VPNs on FTD, and strongly prepares you for CCNP Security or entry into the Cyber Defense field.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Security Engineers working with Firepower, ASA, or FTD devices.
- Network Engineers transitioning into security.
- Professionals working in SOC or NOC environments requiring deep threat visibility.
- Engineers specializing in NGFW, IPS, and advanced network protection.
- Candidates preparing to complete the professional Security certification track after passing the core exam.