Understand the certification
Certification Overview
Cisco CCNP Security Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions (300-735 SAUTO) is the core exam for the security automation track. It checks whether you can work with Cisco security platforms through APIs, build automation workflows, and connect tools such as SecureX, Firepower, ISE, Umbrella, and AMP in a practical way. The exam is aimed at engineers who need to automate repeatable security tasks instead of doing everything by hand.
Exam Domains
- Security Platform APIs: Firepower, ISE, Umbrella, and AMP API usage
- Security Automation Workflows: SecureX orchestration, pxGrid integration, and event-driven automation
- Programming and Scripting: Python scripting, REST API handling, JSON parsing, and error handling
- Security Data Exchange: STIX/TAXII and threat intelligence sharing concepts
Who Is This For
This certification is a good fit for security engineers, automation-focused network engineers, and anyone moving from manual security operations to programmable workflows.
Exam at a glance
- Exam code
- 300-735
- Provider
- Cisco
- Format
- Single choice / Multiple select
- Language
- English
- Validity
- 3 years
- Exam fee
- $330
Skills in focus
Learning outcomes
- Prepare for the Cisco 300-735 SAUTO exam with a structured study path
- Use Cisco security APIs to automate common operational tasks
- Build workflows with SecureX and pxGrid instead of working manually
- Strengthen your profile for security automation and platform integration roles
Who this is for
- Security engineers building repeatable automation for Cisco platforms
- Network engineers who need to work with security APIs and workflows
- IT professionals moving from manual operations into programmable security
- Candidates planning to take the Cisco 300-735 SAUTO exam
Before you start
- Basic networking and security knowledge
- Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON is helpful
- Some Python scripting experience will make the exam easier
- Hands-on access to Cisco security labs or sandbox environments is recommended
Your learning path
4 chapters
Plan your preparation
- Learning hours
- 30h
- With relevant experience
- 8-10 weeks
- Starting from scratch
- 12-16 weeks
- Daily study
- 1-2h
Included in your preparation
- 146 practice questions focused on real security automation tasks
- Coverage of Firepower, ISE, Umbrella, AMP, SecureX, and pxGrid
- Python and REST API practice that matches exam expectations
- Scenario-based review of event-driven automation and orchestration
- Mock exam aligned to the official 120-minute test format
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 300-735 exam?
The exam is 120 minutes long. A systematic preparation period of 3-6 months is recommended. Through the systematic practice in this course, you can effectively improve your pass rate.
How much does the exam cost?
The 300-735 exam costs $330 USD. The certification is valid for 3 years.
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