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Description


The PCNSE exam is intended for experienced network security professionals who work with Palo Alto Networks security solutions. This certification provides a deep dive into how to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewalls, and it covers topics such as advanced security policies, VPNs, monitoring, and much more.

Key Features and Topics Covered

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls:

Understanding the architecture of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).

Implementing and managing security policies for inbound, outbound, and internal traffic.

Configuring interfaces, zones, and virtual routers for network segmentation.

Using security profiles and application-based policies to safeguard network traffic.

Firewall Configuration and Management:

Setting up and managing firewall rules to control traffic based on applications, users, and content.

Configuring NAT, security zones, and address objects.

Implementing security policies to allow or block traffic based on specific conditions.

Understanding how to configure and manage user and device-based security policies.

VPN (Virtual Private Network):

Configuring Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs to securely connect networks and users.

Implementing IPsec and SSL VPNs for secure communications.

Troubleshooting VPN connectivity issues and ensuring secure data exchange.

Threat Prevention and Security Profiles:

Configuring and deploying threat prevention features, including antivirus, anti-spyware, URL filtering, and file-blocking.

Implementing and managing WildFire, Palo Alto Networks’ advanced threat detection system.

Understanding and configuring the Anti-Bot, IPS (Intrusion Prevention), and URL Filtering profiles.

Configuring application identification and preventing threats by analyzing traffic patterns.

Traffic Visibility and Logging:

Using tools such as the traffic log and session browser to monitor and analyze traffic patterns.

Configuring logging settings for network traffic and security events.

Understanding the role of Panorama, Palo Alto Networks’ centralized management platform, in managing and monitoring multiple firewalls.

High Availability (HA) and Redundancy:

Implementing HA for network resilience and continuity.

Configuring active-passive and active-active HA modes.

Ensuring that firewalls maintain high availability and proper failover procedures.

Security Operations and Monitoring:

Implementing best practices for continuous monitoring of network security.

Configuring Security Event and Incident Management (SIEM) systems.

Using the firewall for incident response and troubleshooting security issues.

Cloud Security and Threat Intelligence:

Integrating Palo Alto Networks solutions with cloud services to enhance security.

Leveraging threat intelligence to proactively prevent security threats.

Configuring cloud-delivered threat intelligence features and services.

Automation and Advanced Features:

Understanding automation tools available in Palo Alto Networks for repetitive tasks.

Implementing logging, alerting, and reporting systems for a more efficient security posture.

Exploring integration with third-party tools and other Palo Alto Networks products.

Requirements


  • Understanding the architecture of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).

    • Who this course is for:


  • Network Security Engineers, Security Engineers, Security Consultants

    • What you'll learn


  • Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall Architecture: Understanding the components and architecture of Palo Alto Networks firewalls (hardware, software, ma
  • Security Policy Configuration: Configuring security policies to control traffic between different network zones.
  • App-ID and Content-ID: Using App-ID to identify and control applications in network traffic, regardless of port or protocol.
  • Threat Prevention: Implementing and configuring Threat Prevention capabilities, including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Anti-Spyware, and Antivirus.