Overview of the IoT Sales Fundamentals Exam
Cisco 700-801 evaluates technical sales proficiency regarding Industrial IoT architectures, targeting Account Managers and Pre-Sales Engineers. Candidates must articulate the integration of Cisco Kinetic for IoT data management, Fog Computing nodes, and Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard for centralized device oversight. The exam emphasizes secure connectivity through Cisco Industrial Ethernet switches, Catalyst IR1101 ruggedized routers, and Cisco ASA firewalls. Proficiency in deploying scalable sensor-to-cloud telemetry pipelines, addressing edge-compute latency requirements, and implementing security protocols within OT and IT environments is critical. Participants must demonstrate mastery of Cisco’s Industrial Networking portfolio, identifying optimal hardware configurations to facilitate robust, interoperable, and cyber-resilient IoT infrastructure deployments.