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Cisco 300-745 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and DevSecOps	15%	- Select the feature or function of automation tools for security workflows - Describe the functions, uses, and role of AI in securing network infrastructure - Evaluate policies to address the impacts of emerging technologies 1. Quantum computing 2. Generative AI 3. Machine learning - Describe DevSecOps concepts and practices for CI/CD pipelines
Topic 2: Secure Infrastructure	30%	- Modify the security architecture to address technical requirements 1. Applications across data center and multi-cloud 2. Hybrid workers 3. SaaS 4. IoT - Select a VPN and tunneling solution based on business and technical requirements 1. SD-WAN 2. Public cloud tunnel options 3. DMVPN 4. IPsec 5. MPLS 6. GRE - Select the security approaches to protect against threats 1. Endpoint and client devices (on-network, off-network, and remote) 2. Email (phishing, ransomware, business email compromise, malware, and spoofing) 3. Identity such as MFA, passwordless, continuous trust, and identity intelligence
Topic 3: Applications	25%	- API security architecture - Secure web gateway and firewall proxy solutions - Secure access for remote workers and distributed applications - Microservices and container security
Topic 4: Risk, Events, and Requirements	30%	- Describe how the SOC leverages incident handling and incident response tools - Describe the use of frameworks in the lifecycle of a security design 1. SAFE 2. MITRE CAPEC 3. NIST SP 800-37 - Modify a design to mitigate risk - Match the regulatory and industry compliance document to a given business or technical scenario - Modify a security design following an incident

300-745 Exam FAQ: What to Know Before You Book

What exactly is the Cisco 300-745 exam?

The 300-745 exam, officially titled Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure, is the qualifying exam for the CCNP Security certification, which sits at the Professional level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a Cisco career path. It also connects to Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security, Cisco Certified Specialist - Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.

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What topics are covered in the 300-745 exam?

The current Cisco Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure syllabus is organized into 4 exam domains. The first three are:

Secure Infrastructure (30%)
Applications (25%)
Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and DevSecOps (15%)

For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your PracticeVCE practice questions are mapped to.

Cisco Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure Sample Questions:

Question #1

A furniture company recently discovered that the endpoint detection and response configuration flagged several malicious files on company-managed laptops. The company must enhance security to prevent known malicious files from being delivered to the network and endpoints. The new solution must enhance the company's ability to inspect and filter incoming traffic effectively.
Which security product must be used to accomplish this goal?

A. eBPF
B. next-generation firewall
C. host-based firewall
D. traditional firewall

Reveal Solution Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B 🗳️