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SEA-C01 Verified 2026 Edition

SnowPro Advanced: Security Engineer Practice Test

SnowPro Advanced: Security Engineer (SEA-C01) certifies security and governance specialists who lock down Snowflake accounts at scale. It requires an active SnowPro Core certification and hands-on cloud security experience. This practice test covers access control and identity management, data protection and governance, auditing and compliance, and incident response.

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Official specifications published by Snowflake

Exam Format

115 min
65
750 (scaled scoring from 0-1000)
Advanced

Registration

$375 USD
Pearson VUE onsite testing centers or online proctoring
English

Validity

2 years
Complete an eligible Snowflake Instructor-Led Training (ILT) course before expiration (Continuing Education program); Pass an eligible Snowflake certification before expiration (Continuing Education program); Retake the full SEA-C01 exam (available up to 6 months before expiration)

SEA-C01 Exam Topics and Domains

SEA-C01 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Trust Center, Access History, ACCESS_HISTORY, Alerts, and more.

1

Access Control and Identity Management

22%

User identity and authentication

Authentication mechanismsAccess control model

Implement and manage user identity and access control mechanisms.

2

Data Protection, Data Privacy, and Data Governance

30%

Encryption and data protection

Encryption and key managementColumn- and row-level protectionGovernance and privacy

Design and enforce data protection, privacy, and governance across Snowflake.

3

Auditing, Monitoring, and Compliance

18%

Audit logging and monitoring

Audit and usage dataCompliance and continuous monitoring

Audit and monitor security policies, controls, and regulatory compliance requirements.

4

Threats, Risk Assessment, Incident Response, and Forensics

18%

Threat detection and response

Risk assessment and network securityIncident response and forensics

Assess threats and risks, and execute robust security incident response protocols.

5

Securing Snowflake Services and Features for AI/ML and Applications

12%

Securing applications and AI/ML workloads

Application and compute securityAI/ML feature security

Leverage Snowflake AI/ML capabilities to enhance security posture.

How do I earn this certification?

Passing SEA-C01 earns the SnowPro Advanced: Security Engineer certification. It sits in the SnowPro Advanced (role-based) track.

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Alternative Paths
  • GES-C02 - SnowPro Specialty: Gen AI Complementary specialty covering AI/governance topics that overlap with domain 5 of SEA-C01
  • ADA-C02 - SnowPro Advanced: Administrator Complementary role-based cert covering account administration and governance

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What's changed on this exam?

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Updates
  • Snowflake Horizon Catalog Central to domain 2 (governance) and domain 3 (compliance/monitoring); featured in Snowflake's recommended training for this exam.
  • Snowflake Cortex AI / AI-ML security Domain 5 (12%) explicitly covers securing Snowflake services and features for AI/ML and applications.

Who should take this exam?

Active SnowPro Core Certification
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience managing data governance and data security on a complex Snowflake account
  • 2+ years of general IT cloud security and data governance experience
  • Basic SQL and Python knowledge
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Common Questions

How much does the SnowPro Advanced: Security Engineer (SEA-C01) exam cost?
The SEA-C01 exam costs $375 USD per attempt (the standard SnowPro Advanced series fee). Candidates registering in India pay a reduced fee of $300 USD. Every registration requires full payment and there are no free retakes.
What is the passing score and format for SEA-C01?
SEA-C01 has 65 questions (multiple choice and multiple select) with a 115-minute time limit, delivered in English. You need a scaled score of 750 or higher on a 0-1000 scale to pass. Exams may include a small number of unscored items with extra time factored in.
Do I need a prerequisite to take the SnowPro Advanced: Security Engineer exam?
Yes. An active SnowPro Core Certification is a mandatory prerequisite for all SnowPro Advanced exams, including SEA-C01. Snowflake also recommends 2+ years of hands-on Snowflake data security and governance experience.
What topics does SEA-C01 cover?
The exam covers five domains: Access Control and Identity Management (22%); Data Protection, Data Privacy, and Data Governance (30%); Auditing, Monitoring, and Compliance (18%); Threats, Risk Assessment, Incident Response, and Forensics (18%); and Securing Snowflake Services and Features for AI/ML and Applications (12%).
How long is the SnowPro Advanced: Security Engineer certification valid and how do I recertify?
The certification is valid for two years. You can renew through Snowflake's Continuing Education program by completing an eligible ILT course or passing an eligible certification before your expiration date, or by retaking the full exam (available up to 6 months before expiration).
What happens if I fail the SEA-C01 exam?
If you fail, you must wait seven days before re-attempting, and each additional failed attempt requires another seven-day wait. You may retake a given Snowflake exam up to four times in a 12-month period, and the full exam fee applies to every attempt.
How is the SEA-C01 exam delivered?
SEA-C01 can be taken via online proctoring or at an onsite Pearson VUE testing center. You register and schedule through Snowflake's certification portal (CertMetrics).

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