CCNP ISE (SISE) (Cisco CCNP Security — Identity Services Engine (300-715 SISE)) — Free Online Mock Test
SISE · ~60 Q in 90m. Cisco ISE — 802.1X, profiling, posture, guest, BYOD, TACACS+ device admin, troubleshooting. · Official language: English.
CCNP ISE (SISE) exam at a glance
CCNP ISE (SISE) key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Cisco Systems (delivered through Pearson VUE). |
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| Official website | cisco.com — 300-715 SISE ↗ |
| Mode | Proctored exam at a Pearson VUE test centre or online with proctoring. Duration 90 minutes. |
| Frequency | On demand, year-round. |
| Scoring & marking | Cisco does not publish the question count or the passing score — results are on a scaled range (roughly 300–1000) with a variable cut score, and there is no negative marking. 300-715 SISE is a CCNP Security concentration exam: passing it earns the Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Identity Management Implementation, and together with the 350-701 SCOR core it completes CCNP Security. Blueprint (v1.2) domains: Architecture & Deployment 10%, Policy Enforcement 25%, Web Auth & Guest Services 15%, Profiler 15%, BYOD 15%, Endpoint Compliance 10%, Network Access Device Administration 10%. |
| Score validity | The CCNP Security / Specialist certification is valid for 3 years; renew with Continuing Education credits or by re-exam. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CCNP ISE (SISE)?
No formal prerequisite; Cisco recommends roughly 3–5 years of security / Identity Services Engine experience.
Last verified July 2026 against Cisco — 300-715 SISE exam, Cisco Learning Network — SISE exam topics. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CCNP ISE (SISE) section breakdown
The CCNP ISE (SISE) mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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CCNP ISE (SISE) (55 Q)
CCNP ISE (SISE) scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CCNP ISE (SISE) has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CCNP ISE (SISE) (pass 700/1000).
How CCNP ISE (SISE) is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CCNP ISE (SISE) time strategy
With 55 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 98 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- CCNP ISE (SISE) (55 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CCNP ISE (SISE) topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CCNP ISE (SISE), the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
CCNP ISE (SISE) (55 Q)
- Routing — OSPF · 4
- Routing — BGP · 3
- Security — L2 · 3
- Switching — STP · 2
- Security — VPN · 2
- Security — AAA · 2
- Virtualization — VXLAN · 1
- Virtualization — NVGRE · 1
CCNP ISE (SISE) difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
SISE · ~60 Q in 90m. Cisco ISE — 802.1X, profiling, posture, guest, BYOD, TACACS+ device admin, troubleshooting. · Official language: English.
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CCNP ISE (SISE)
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what CCNP ISE (SISE) really tests
SISE (300-715) validates deploying and operating Cisco Identity Services Engine for secure network access — 802.1X, guest and BYOD onboarding, profiling, posture and TrustSec. It is a 90-minute CCNP Security concentration exam that, with the SCOR core, completes CCNP Security.
Preparation tips
- Build a lab ISE deployment and practise wired and wireless 802.1X and MAB end-to-end.
- Master policy sets (authentication vs authorization) — Policy Enforcement is the biggest domain at 25%.
- Drill BYOD onboarding with the internal CA and posture/compliance flows.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing authentication with authorization policy logic.
- Neglecting profiling and posture (30% combined) while over-studying architecture.
CCNP ISE (SISE) study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Learn ISE architecture and deployment, then focus on policy sets — Policy Enforcement is the biggest domain (25%)
- Lab wired and wireless 802.1X and MAB end-to-end
- Read the SISE Official Cert Guide against the v1.2 blueprint
- Cover web auth and guest services, the profiler, and BYOD onboarding with the internal CA
- Study endpoint compliance and posture flows (30% combined with profiling)
- Practise TrustSec and network-access-device administration
- Take timed practice tests across all seven domains
- Re-lab authentication vs authorization policy logic
- Review the full 90-minute blueprint
Where CCNP ISE (SISE) can take you
A strong CCNP ISE (SISE) result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- CCNP Security certification
- Identity / NAC engineer
- Network security engineer
Best books & official prep for CCNP ISE (SISE)
- CCNP Security Identity Management SISE 300-715 Official Cert Guide — Aaron Woland, Katherine McNamara et al. (Cisco Press)
Official practice: Cisco’s official training is the Cisco U. course “Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE)”, with hands-on labs.
Previous-year papers: Cisco does not release past papers; practice comes from Cisco U. labs and hands-on ISE deployments.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CCNP ISE (SISE) exam pattern?
- Cisco CCNP Security — Identity Services Engine (300-715 SISE) contains 55 questions across 1 section: CCNP ISE (SISE) (55 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 98 seconds per question).
- Does CCNP ISE (SISE) have negative marking?
- No — CCNP ISE (SISE) has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CCNP ISE (SISE) scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CCNP ISE (SISE) (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise CCNP ISE (SISE) online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length CCNP ISE (SISE) mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CCNP ISE (SISE)?
- CCNP ISE (SISE) is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. SISE · ~60 Q in 90m. Cisco ISE — 802.1X, profiling, posture, guest, BYOD, TACACS+ device admin, troubleshooting. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CCNP ISE (SISE) exam?
- CCNP ISE (SISE) runs for 90 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CCNP ISE (SISE)?
- CCNP ISE (SISE) is split into: CCNP ISE (SISE) (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. SISE · ~60 Q in 90m. Cisco ISE — 802.1X, profiling, posture, guest, BYOD, TACACS+ device admin, troubleshooting. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CCNP ISE (SISE)?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the CCNP ISE (SISE) test adaptive?
- No — CCNP ISE (SISE) is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CCNP ISE (SISE) mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CCNP ISE (SISE) variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CCNP ISE (SISE) test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CCNP ISE (SISE) test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CCNP ISE (SISE) previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CCNP ISE (SISE) mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CCNP ISE (SISE) mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CCNP ISE (SISE) mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CCNP ISE (SISE) mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CCNP ISE (SISE) mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CCNP ISE (SISE) syllabus?
- The CCNP ISE (SISE) syllabus maps to its 1 section: CCNP ISE (SISE) (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CCNP ISE (SISE)?
- Eligibility for CCNP ISE (SISE) — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CCNP ISE (SISE) practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CCNP ISE (SISE) exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CCNP ISE (SISE) exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free CCNP ISE (SISE) mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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