300-710: Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF)

Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower v1.0 (SNCF 300-710) is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Security Certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of Cisco Firepower® Threat Defense and Firepower®, including policy configurations, integrations, deployments, management and troubleshooting. These courses, Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower, and Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System helps candidates prepare for this exam.

This exam tests your knowledge of Cisco Firepower® Threat Defense and Firepower® 7000 and 8000 Series virtual appliances, including:

◉ Policy configurations

◉ Integrations

◉ Deployments

◉ Management and troubleshooting

300-710: Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF)

Cisco 300-710 Exam Overview:

Exam Name	Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower
Exam Number	300-710 SNCF
Exam Number	$300 USD
Duration	90 minutes
Number of Questions	55-65
Passing Score	Variable (750-850 / 1000 Approx.)
Recommended Training	Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS)
Sample Questions	Cisco 300-710 Sample Questions
Practice Exam	Cisco Certified Network Professional Security Practice Test

Cisco 300-710 Exam Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Deployment	30%	- Implement NGFW modes 1. Routed mode 2. Transparent mode - Implement NGIPS modes 1. Passive 2. Inline - Implement high availability options 1. Link redundancy 2. Active/standby failover 3. Multi-instance - Describe IRB configurations
Configuration	30%	- Configure system settings in Cisco Firepower Management Center - Configure these policies in Cisco Firepower Management Center 1. Access control 2. Intrusion 3. Malware and file 4. DNS 5. Identity 6. SSL 7. Prefilter - Configure these features using Cisco Firepower Management Center 1. Network discovery 2. Application detectors (Open AppID) 3. Correlation 4. Actions - Configure objects using Firepower Management Center 1. Object Management 2. Intrusion Rules - Configure devices using Firepower Management Center 1. Device Management 2. NAT 3. VPN 4. QoS 5. Platform Settings 6. Certificates
Management and Troubleshooting	25%	- Troubleshoot with FMC CLI and GUI - Configure dashboards and reporting in FMC - Troubleshoot using packet capture procedures - Analyze risk and standard reports
Integration	15%	- Configure Cisco AMP for Networks in Firepower Management Center - Configure Cisco AMP for Endpoints in Firepower Management Center - Implement Threat Intelligence Director for third-party security intelligence feeds - Describe using Cisco Threat Response for security investigations - Describe Cisco FMC PxGrid Integration with Cisco Identify Services Engine (ISE) - Describe Rapid Threat Containment (RTC) functionality within Firepower Management Center