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CISCOCisco Certified Network Professional Cybersecurity (CBRCOR)
The Cisco Certified Network Professional Cybersecurity (CBRCOR) certification validates your expertise in core cybersecurity operations, covering fundamentals, techniques, processes, and automation. It is designed for security professionals who protect networks and data in complex environments. Earning this credential demonstrates your ability to address nuanced security challenges and elevates your career in the growing cybersecurity field.
Exam formatMultiple choice and multiple response
Duration120 minutes
DeliveryPearson VUE
Free questions2075
Content last reviewed 30 July 2026 · Up to date
The certification
What 350-201 proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
4domains
58objectives
384concepts
US $400exam fee
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
The Cisco Certified Network Professional Cybersecurity (CBRCOR) certification validates a candidate's advanced knowledge and skills in core cybersecurity operations. This professional-level credential proves your ability to handle nuanced security challenges, from attack prevention to daily threat monitoring, and is a key step for security professionals looking to advance their careers.
Achieving this certification demonstrates your expertise in cybersecurity fundamentals, techniques, processes, and automation. It is a globally recognized credential that signals to employers your capability to design, implement, and manage robust security operations, making you a vital asset in protecting the modern digital landscape.
Who it’s for
This certification is for cybersecurity professionals who are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security operations. It is ideal for those seeking to validate their skills in core security operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and security automation. The target audience includes security operations center (SOC) analysts, security engineers, and network security professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise at a professional level and advance their careers in the cybersecurity domain.
Recommended experience
Candidates should have a strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and practical experience in security operations. While not mandatory, hands-on experience with Cisco security technologies is highly recommended. A solid foundation in networking concepts and security principles.; Experience with security operations center (SOC) workflows and incident response.; Familiarity with security automation and orchestration concepts.; Hands-on experience with Cisco security products and solutions.
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective Cisco measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official Cisco exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
Fundamentals
- 1.1 Interpret the components within a playbook
- 1.2 Determine the tools needed based on a playbook scenario
- 1.3 Apply the playbook for a common scenario such as unauthorized elevation of privilege, DoS and DDoS, website defacement
- 1.4 Infer the industry for various compliance standards such as PCI, FISMA, FedRAMP, SOC, SOX, PCI, GDPR, Data Privacy, and ISO 27101
- 1.5 Describe the purpose of cyber risk insurance
- 1.6 Analyze elements of a risk analysis (combination asset, vulnerability, and threat)
- 1.7 Apply the incident response workflow
- 1.8 Describe characteristics and areas of improvement using common incident response metrics
- 1.9 Describe types of cloud environments
- 1.10 Compare security operations considerations of cloud platforms such as IaaS, PaaS
Techniques
- 2.1 Recommend AI-powered data analytic techniques to meet specific needs or answer specific questions
- 2.2 Describe the use of hardening machine images for deployment
- 2.3 Describe the process of evaluating the security posture of an asset
- 2.4 Evaluate the security controls of an environment, diagnose gaps, and recommend improvement
- 2.5 Determine resources for industry standards and recommendations for hardening of systems
- 2.6 Determine patching recommendations, given a scenario
- 2.7 Recommend services to disable, given a scenario
- 2.8 Apply segmentation to a network
- 2.9 Utilize network controls for network hardening
- 2.10 Determine DevSecOps recommendations (implications)
- 2.11 Describe use and concepts related to using a Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) to automate intelligence
- 2.12 Apply AI-driven threat intelligence using tools
- 2.13 Apply the concepts of data loss, data leakage, data in motion, data in use, and data at rest based on common standards
- 2.14 Describe the different mechanisms to detect and enforce data loss prevention techniques
- 2.15 Recommend tuning or adapting devices and software across rules, filters, and policies
- 2.16 Describe the concepts of security data management
- 2.17 Describe use and concepts of SIEM tools for security data analytics
- 2.18 Recommend procedural and SOAR workflows from the described issue through escalation and the automation needed for resolution
- 2.19 Apply dashboard data to communicate with technical, leadership, or executive stakeholders
- 2.20 Analyze anomalous user and entity behavior (UEBA) using SIEM data
- 2.21 Determine the next action based on user behavior alerts
- 2.22 Describe tools and their limitations for network analysis such as packet capture tools, traffic analysis tools, network log analysis tools
- 2.23 Evaluate artifacts and streams in a packet capture file
- 2.24 Troubleshoot existing detection rules
- 2.25 Determine the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from an attack
Processes
- 3.1 Analyze components in a threat model
- 3.2 Determine the steps to investigate the common types of cases
- 3.3 Apply the concepts and sequence of steps in the malware analysis process
- 3.4 Interpret the sequence of events during an attack based on predictive AI analysis of traffic patterns
- 3.5 Determine the steps to investigate potential endpoint intrusion across a variety of platform types such as desktop, laptop, IoT, mobile devices
- 3.6 Determine known Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Indicators of Attack (IOAs)
- 3.7 Determine IOCs in a sandbox environment (includes generating complex indicators)
- 3.8 Determine the steps to investigate potential data loss from a variety of vectors of modality such as cloud, endpoint, server, databases, application
- 3.9 Recommend the general mitigation steps to address vulnerability issues
- 3.10 Recommend the next steps for vulnerability triage and risk analysis using industry scoring systems such as CVSS and other techniques
Automation
- 4.1 Compare concepts, platforms, and mechanisms of SOAR
- 4.2 Interpret basic scripts such as Python
- 4.3 Modify a provided script to automate a security operations task
- 4.4 Recognize common data formats such as JSON, HTML, CSV, XML
- 4.5 Determine opportunities for automation, orchestration, and machine learning within a SOAR platform
- 4.6 Determine the constraints when consuming APIs such as rate limited, timeouts, and payload
- 4.7 Explain the common HTTP response codes associated with REST APIs
- 4.8 Evaluate the parts of an HTTP response (response code, headers, body)
- 4.9 Interpret API authentication mechanisms: basic, custom token, and API keys
- 4.10 Utilize Bash commands (file management, directory navigation, and environmental variables)
- 4.11 Describe components of a CI/CD pipeline
- 4.12 Apply the principles of DevOps practices
- 4.13 Describe the principles of Infrastructure as Code
On the day
The exam itself
Everything Cisco publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites — this certification has no required predecessor exam or credential.
Exam code350-201
CertificationCisco Certified Network Professional Cybersecurity (CBRCOR)
Exam formatMultiple choice and multiple response
Duration120 minutes
DeliveryPearson VUE
LanguagesEnglish
PricingUS $400
Certification levelProfessional
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path Cisco lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to Cisco Certified Network Professional Cybersecurity (CBRCOR)
Credential earnedCisco Certified Network Professional Cybersecurity (CBRCOR) Professional level certification Renewal and maintenance
Cisco certifications are valid for three years. You can recertify by passing another certification exam or by earning Continuing Education (CE) credits. Stay current with the latest technologies and maintain your certification.
Learn more about renewal requirements Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. Cisco maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by Cisco
Exam registration
Register for the exam through Pearson VUE, Cisco’s authorized testing partner.
Schedule your examVisit the official Cisco certification page for exam policies and requirements.
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Questions people ask
How does the 350-201 CBRCOR exam relate to the CCNP Cybersecurity certification?
Passing the 350-201 CBRCOR exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Cybersecurity Core certification and also meets the core exam requirement for the CCNP Cybersecurity certification. To earn the full CCNP Cybersecurity credential, you must also pass one concentration exam.
Do I need to earn a lower-level Cisco certification before taking the 350-201 CBRCOR exam?
No. Cisco does not require any mandatory prerequisites for this exam. While a CCNA-level understanding of networking and security is recommended, it is not a formal requirement.
How do I schedule the 350-201 CBRCOR exam?
You can schedule the exam through the Cisco Certification Tracking System. First, create a Cisco account on cisco.com, then log in to the Certification Tracking System to complete your profile and schedule your exam.
What is the retake policy if I fail the 350-201 CBRCOR exam?
For most Cisco exams, you must wait 5 calendar days, beginning the day after your exam, before retaking the same exam. This policy applies to the 350-201 CBRCOR exam.
Can I use Cisco Learning Credits to pay for the 350-201 CBRCOR exam?
Yes. The exam price is US $400, or you can use Cisco Learning Credits. Cisco customers and learning partners can redeem Cisco Learning Credits for exam vouchers.
What job roles does the CCNP Cybersecurity certification map to?
The CCNP Cybersecurity certification is designed for security professionals who protect networks and data. It is well-suited for roles such as Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst, security engineer, and cybersecurity specialist.
Can I recertify my CCNP Cybersecurity by passing a different Cisco exam?
Yes. You can recertify by passing another certification exam or by earning Continuing Education (CE) credits through eligible activities. This allows you to keep your certification active for another three years.
Information freshness · Content last reviewed on 2026-07-30 Up to date
Practice free questions 2075 questions, free, no account needed.
The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept Cisco measures — each one written out.
4domains
58objectives
384concepts
439free pages
The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official Cisco exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
1Fundamentals373 questions
1.1 Interpret the components within a playbook4 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →1.2 Determine the tools needed based on a playbook scenario4 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →1.3 Apply the playbook for a common scenario such as unauthorized elevation of privilege, DoS and DDoS, website defacement6 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →1.4 Infer the industry for various compliance standards such as PCI, FISMA, FedRAMP, SOC, SOX, PCI, GDPR, Data Privacy, and ISO 271018 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →1.5 Describe the purpose of cyber risk insurance5 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →1.6 Analyze elements of a risk analysis (combination asset, vulnerability, and threat)6 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →1.7 Apply the incident response workflow8 concepts · 11 pagesOpen →1.8 Describe characteristics and areas of improvement using common incident response metrics15 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →1.9 Describe types of cloud environments5 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →1.10 Compare security operations considerations of cloud platforms such as IaaS, PaaS5 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →
2Techniques995 questions
2.1 Recommend AI-powered data analytic techniques to meet specific needs or answer specific questions16 concepts · 13 pagesOpen →2.2 Describe the use of hardening machine images for deployment3 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →2.3 Describe the process of evaluating the security posture of an asset6 concepts · 10 pagesOpen →2.4 Evaluate the security controls of an environment, diagnose gaps, and recommend improvement3 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →2.5 Determine resources for industry standards and recommendations for hardening of systems6 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →2.6 Determine patching recommendations, given a scenario5 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →2.7 Recommend services to disable, given a scenario5 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →2.8 Apply segmentation to a network5 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →2.9 Utilize network controls for network hardening10 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →2.10 Determine DevSecOps recommendations (implications)8 concepts · 11 pagesOpen →2.11 Describe use and concepts related to using a Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) to automate intelligence6 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →2.12 Apply AI-driven threat intelligence using tools5 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →2.13 Apply the concepts of data loss, data leakage, data in motion, data in use, and data at rest based on common standards4 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →2.14 Describe the different mechanisms to detect and enforce data loss prevention techniques4 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →2.15 Recommend tuning or adapting devices and software across rules, filters, and policies6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →2.16 Describe the concepts of security data management9 concepts · 10 pagesOpen →2.17 Describe use and concepts of SIEM tools for security data analytics8 concepts · 11 pagesOpen →2.18 Recommend procedural and SOAR workflows from the described issue through escalation and the automation needed for resolution8 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →2.19 Apply dashboard data to communicate with technical, leadership, or executive stakeholders5 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →2.20 Analyze anomalous user and entity behavior (UEBA) using SIEM data7 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →2.21 Determine the next action based on user behavior alerts5 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →2.22 Describe tools and their limitations for network analysis such as packet capture tools, traffic analysis tools, network log analysis tools6 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →2.23 Evaluate artifacts and streams in a packet capture file9 concepts · 10 pagesOpen →2.24 Troubleshoot existing detection rules8 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →2.25 Determine the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from an attack4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
3Processes394 questions
3.1 Analyze components in a threat model9 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →3.2 Determine the steps to investigate the common types of cases5 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →3.3 Apply the concepts and sequence of steps in the malware analysis process8 concepts · 10 pagesOpen →3.4 Interpret the sequence of events during an attack based on predictive AI analysis of traffic patterns5 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →3.5 Determine the steps to investigate potential endpoint intrusion across a variety of platform types such as desktop, laptop, IoT, mobile devices6 concepts · 10 pagesOpen →3.6 Determine known Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Indicators of Attack (IOAs)11 concepts · 11 pagesOpen →3.7 Determine IOCs in a sandbox environment (includes generating complex indicators)5 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →3.8 Determine the steps to investigate potential data loss from a variety of vectors of modality such as cloud, endpoint, server, databases, application8 concepts · 11 pagesOpen →3.9 Recommend the general mitigation steps to address vulnerability issues10 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →3.10 Recommend the next steps for vulnerability triage and risk analysis using industry scoring systems such as CVSS and other techniques6 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →
4Automation313 questions
4.1 Compare concepts, platforms, and mechanisms of SOAR5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.2 Interpret basic scripts such as Python7 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.3 Modify a provided script to automate a security operations task5 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →4.4 Recognize common data formats such as JSON, HTML, CSV, XML9 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →4.5 Determine opportunities for automation, orchestration, and machine learning within a SOAR platform7 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →4.6 Determine the constraints when consuming APIs such as rate limited, timeouts, and payload7 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.7 Explain the common HTTP response codes associated with REST APIs6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.8 Evaluate the parts of an HTTP response (response code, headers, body)5 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.9 Interpret API authentication mechanisms: basic, custom token, and API keys4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →4.10 Utilize Bash commands (file management, directory navigation, and environmental variables)3 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →4.11 Describe components of a CI/CD pipeline8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →4.12 Apply the principles of DevOps practices11 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →4.13 Describe the principles of Infrastructure as Code7 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
1.1 Interpret the components within a playbook8 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
37 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
Free questions
2075 questions. No account, no card.
The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
2075questions
439pages
58objectives
Freealways
Browse by domain
Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
1Fundamentals373 questions
2Techniques995 questions
2.3 Describe the process of evaluating the security posture of an asset46 questions · 10 pagesOpen →
3Processes394 questions
4Automation313 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
384concepts
2075free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
Straight from Cisco
Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
5official links
384concepts mapped
The source
Cisco’s own pages
We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official Cisco outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 58 objectives, 384 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When Cisco changes the outline, this page changes with it.
58objectives on the outline→384concepts written→2075free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.