Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies exam price, length, validity and renewal

Cisco · Professional · 350-701 SCOR · $400 · 120 min · valid 3 years

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Checked Sep 25, 2026 on Cisco's page

Price	$400 per attempt, US list priceUSD list price; Cisco Learning Credits also accepted
Length	120 min
Format	Proctored written exam, pass/fail
Valid for	3 years
Renewal	Recertify the Specialist certification within three years with 40 Continuing Education credits or a qualifying exam (CCNP needs 80 CE credits).
Prerequisites	None
Level	Professional (Cisco calls it Professional core (also CCIE Security core))
Delivery	Online proctored or in person at a Pearson VUE test centre
Languages	English, Japanese
Source	cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/scor.htmlLast checked Sep 25, 2026

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About this exam

Core exam for CCNP Security and CCIE Security covering network, cloud and content security, endpoint protection and detection, secure network access, visibility and enforcement.

What the official page says

Price: "$US400, or use Cisco Learning Credits"
Duration: "is a 120-minute exam"
Validity: "Valid for: 3 years"

Most Cisco certifications stay active for three years and renew with Continuing Education credits, a retake of the exam, or a higher-level exam; CCST certifications earned on or after 2025-07-15 last five years.

After a failed written exam wait five calendar days (30 days after a failed expert lab or practical exam), and wait 180 days before retaking a passed exam with the same number.

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