CCNP - SCAZT

Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints

Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints is a Cisco CCNP Security concentration exam that validates advanced expertise in securing cloud access across hybrid enterprise environments. The exam focuses on designing and implementing secure connectivity for users and endpoints accessing cloud-hosted applications, enforcing identity-based access policies, and integrating Cisco security technologies such as Umbrella, Duo, ISE, and Secure Access. Candidates are assessed on their ability to architect secure cloud access frameworks, manage endpoint posture and trust, apply segmentation and policy enforcement, and implement visibility and threat response mechanisms.

1. Cloud Security Architecture

  • Design secure access for hybrid and multi-cloud environments
  • Implement Zero Trust principles for cloud access
  • Integrate Cisco Secure Access with cloud identity providers

2. User and Device Security

  • Configure identity-based access using Cisco Duo and ISE
  • Implement endpoint posture assessment and device trust
  • Enforce adaptive access policies based on risk and context

3. Network and Cloud Security

  • Secure connectivity between users, endpoints, and cloud apps
  • Apply segmentation and policy enforcement using Cisco SD-WAN and Secure Firewall
  • Integrate Cisco Umbrella for DNS-layer protection

4. Application and Data Security

  • Protect SaaS and IaaS applications using Cisco CASB and Secure Access
  • Implement data loss prevention (DLP) and content inspection
  • Secure access to private applications via ZTNA

5. Visibility and Assurance

  • Monitor cloud access activity using Cisco Secure Access and Umbrella
  • Analyze logs and telemetry for compliance and threat detection
  • Use Cisco SecureX and SIEM integrations for visibilitY

6. Threat Response

  • Automate threat detection and response using Cisco XDR and SecureX
  • Integrate threat intelligence feeds into cloud access workflows
  • Respond to incidents across cloud and on-prem environments

Exam Overview 

Exam Code: 300-740 SCAZT
Duration: 90 minutes
Format: Multiple-choice and simulation-based questions
Certification Earned: Cisco Certified Specialist – Secure Cloud Access

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