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Cisco 350-018 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CCIE Security Written Exam (4.0) |
| Exam Number: | 350-018v4 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90–110 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 825 / 1000 |
| Exam Price: | USD 450 |
| Related Certifications: | CCIE Security Lab Exam v4.0 Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Multiple Answer, Testlet, Drag and Drop, Simulation, Multiple Choice Single Answer |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Official Training Cisco Learning Network |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Cisco Certification Page |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored computer-based test (CBT) at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored delivery |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; Cisco recommends 5–7 years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing security solutions |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/article/ccie-security |
Cisco 350-018 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Secure Connectivity and Segmentation | 25% | - Remote access VPN
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| Topic 2: Advanced Threat Protection and Monitoring | 10% | - Threat visibility
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| Topic 3: Identity and Access Control | 15% | - Guest and BYOD services - Cisco ISE
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| Topic 4: Network Security Principles and Policies | 20% | - Threat, vulnerability, and risk analysis
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| Topic 5: Infrastructure Security | 25% | - Layer 2/3 security
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| Topic 6: Automation and Programmability | 5% | - SOAR and orchestration basics - REST API, NETCONF, RESTCONF - Python scripting for security |
350-018 Exam Preparation FAQ
The official Cisco CCIE Security Written Exam v4.0 outline splits the exam into 6 domains, led by Infrastructure Security (25%), Automation and Programmability (5%), and Identity and Access Control (15%). The complete breakdown is in the topics section above; CertkingdomPDF's 875 practice questions cover every domain listed.
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The 350-018 exam is a Cisco certification exam validating the knowledge in the Cisco CCIE Security Written Exam v4.0 syllabus shown above. It contributes to these credential paths: CCIE Security Lab Exam v4.0, Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core. Candidates take it to prove their skills to employers in 2026's market, and CertkingdomPDF prepares them with 875 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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Cisco CCIE Security Written Exam v4.0 Sample Questions:
User A at Company A is trying to transfer files to Company B, using FTP. User A can connect to the FTP server at
Company B correctly, but User A cannot get a directory listing or upload files. The session hangs.
What are two possible causes for this problem? (Choose two.)
- A. The FTP server administrator at Company B has disallowed User A from accessing files on that server.
- B. Passive FTP is being used, and the firewall at Company B is not allowing connections through to port 20 on the FTP
server. - C. At Company A, active FTP is being used with a non-application aware firewall applying NAT to the source address of
User A only. - D. Passive FTP is being used, and the firewall at Company A is not allowing the returning data connection to be
initiated from the FTP server at Company B. - E. Active FTP is being used, and the firewall at Company A is not allowing the returning data connection to be initiated
from the FTP server at Company B.
Correct Answer: C,E 🗳️
Which Cisco IPS appliance signature engine inspects IPv6 Layer 3 traffic?
- A. Service
- B. Meta
- C. Fixed
- D. Atomic IP
- E. Atomic IP Advanced
Correct Answer: E 🗳️
Which three EAP methods require a server-side certificate? (Choose three.)
- A. EAP-TTLS
- B. EAP-GTP
- C. EAP-FAST
- D. EAP-TLS
- E. PEAP with MS-CHAPv2
Correct Answer: A,D,E 🗳️
Which SSL protocol takes an application message to be transmitted, fragments the data into manageable blocks,
optionally compresses the data, applies a MAC, encrypts, adds a header, and transmits the resulting unit in a TCP
segment?
- A. SSL Alert Protocol
- B. SSL Handshake Protocol
- C. SSL Record Protocol
- D. SSL Change CipherSpec Protocol
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which two statements about IPS signatures are true? (Choose two.)
- A. It is possible to define custom signatures.
- B. It is recommended not to retire a signature that is not being used because then it cannot be restored.
- C. Once the signature is removed from the sensing engine it cannot be restored
- D. All of the built-in signatures are enabled by default.
- E. Tuned signatures are built-in signatures whose parameters are adjusted.
Correct Answer: A,E 🗳️
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