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Cisco 300-735 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions |
| Exam Number: | 300-735 SAUTO |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-Based, Multiple Choice, Simulation, Drag-and-Drop |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55–65 |
| Related Certifications: | CCNP Security Cisco Certified DevNet Professional |
| Passing Score: | Variable (approx. 750–850 / 1000 scale) |
| Exam Price: | $300 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU) Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Cisco Exam Page |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or at authorized Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge: CCNA or DevNet Associate level, basic Python, REST APIs, and Cisco security solutions |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/current-list/sauto-300-735.html |
Cisco 300-735 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Network Security Automation | 30% | - Threat-centric NGFW automation - Cisco ISE REST API automation - Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) APIs - Security policy orchestration |
| Cloud Security Automation | 15% | - Cisco Cloud Security APIs - Multi-cloud security integration - Secure access and policy management |
| Web and Email Security Automation | 20% | - Cisco ESA REST API - Content filtering and policy automation - Cisco WSA REST API |
| Advanced Threat and Endpoint Security Automation | 25% | - Endpoint compliance and posture control - Cisco AMP for Endpoints API - Threat analysis and response automation |
| Network Programmability Foundation | 10% | - Version control with Git - API characteristics: REST, RPC - Python programming basics - JSON/XML parsing and processing - Data models and protocols: NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG |
300-735 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
Cisco lists these recommended training resources for the Cisco Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions exam:
- Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI)
- Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU)
Official training plus consistent self-testing is a proven combination — the 60 practice questions from TestsDumps handle the second half.
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The official Cisco Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Network Programmability Foundation (10%), Cloud Security Automation (15%), and Web and Email Security Automation (20%). See the complete list in the topics section above — the 60 practice questions at TestsDumps cover every domain.
The 300-735 exam is a Cisco certification exam built on the Cisco Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions syllabus shown above. It contributes to these credential paths: CCNP Security, Cisco Certified DevNet Professional. As information technology keeps reshaping how industries operate, certified skills remain one of the most portable proofs of capability in 2026. TestsDumps prepares you with 60 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Passing the Cisco Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions exam requires Variable (approx. 750–850 / 1000 scale), and the registration fee is $300 USD. A retake costs the same amount again — a practical reason to verify your readiness with the TestsDumps engines before booking.
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No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge: CCNA or DevNet Associate level, basic Python, REST APIs, and Cisco security solutions Policies change over time, so confirm the current rules on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.
Cisco Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions Sample Questions:
A developer has just completed the configuration of an API that connects sensitive internal systems. Based on company policies, the security of the data is a high priority.
Which approach must be taken to secure API keys and passwords?
- A. Store them in a hidden file.
- B. Change them periodically.
- C. Embed them directly in the code.
- D. Store them inside the source tree of the application.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which description of synchronous calls to an API is true?
- A. They pause execution and wait for the response.
- B. They always successfully return within a fixed time.
- C. They can be used only for small requests.
- D. They can be used only within single-threaded processes.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which step is required by Cisco pxGrid providers to expose functionality to consumer applications that are written in Python?
- A. Expose the service using the /pxgrid/ise/pubsub endpoint.
- B. Register the service using the /pxgrid/control/ServiceRegister endpoint.
- C. Configure the service using the /pxgrid/ise/config/profiler endpoint.
- D. Look up the existing service using the /pxgrid/control/ServiceLookup endpoint.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
For which two programming languages does Cisco offer an SDK for Cisco pxGrid 1.0? (Choose two.)
- A. Python
- B. JavaScript
- C. Perl
- D. Java
- E. C
Correct Answer: D,E 🗳️
Which API is designed to give technology partners the ability to send security events from their platform/ service/appliance within a mutual customer's environment to the Umbrella cloud for enforcement?
- A. Cisco Umbrella Enforcement API
- B. Cisco Umbrella Security Events API
- C. Cisco Umbrella Management API
- D. Cisco Umbrella Reporting API
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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