The 300-745 exam, officially titled Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure, is the qualifying test for the CCNP Security certification from Cisco, a credential at the Professional level. Passing it proves you have the skills employers look for in certified professionals, and it can also support progress toward related credentials such as CCNP Security, CCIE Security.

The Cisco Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure exam gives you 90 minutes to work through Approximately 55–65 questions. That is a steady pace with little room for second-guessing, so train yourself to read each question once, flag the difficult ones, and keep moving. Before exam day, sit at least two full timed sessions in the PrepAwayPDF test engine — when the clock feels familiar, it stops being a threat.

Recommended: CCNA-level knowledge. Required for CCNP Security: Passing 350-701 SCOR core exam plus one concentration exam such as 300-745 DCSI. Eligibility rules can change over time, so before you register, confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page: Cisco 300-745 exam overview.

You can book your 300-745 exam through any of these official registration channels:

• Cisco Certification Registration
• Pearson VUE Cisco Exams

The exam is delivered as Available via Pearson VUE test centers and online proctored exam, so you can pick the option that fits your schedule when you book.

Cisco recommends the following training for Cisco Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure candidates:

• Cisco Learning Network - DCSI
• Cisco Official Training: Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure

Pair that training with the 73 practice questions from PrepAwayPDF and you can check your readiness topic by topic before exam day.

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The Cisco Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure syllabus is organized into 5 domains. The main areas include Secure Connectivity and VPN Design, Identity and Access Control Design, and Security Architecture and Design Principles. Scroll up to the Exam Topics section above for the complete, current outline before you plan your study schedule.