Course Name
PCNSA
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Associate
Course Detail
Certifications
The PCNSA certification validates the knowledge and skills required for network security administrators responsible for operating and managing Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewall. PCNSA certified individuals have demonstrated knowledge of the Palo Alto Networks firewall feature set.
Recommended training includes the Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) course as well as firewall-related and select Panorama-related digital learning.
Security administrators are responsible for operating and managing the Palo Alto Networks network security suite.
Palo Alto Networks technology is highly integrated and automated. The Palo Alto Networks product portfolio comprises multiple separate technologies working in unison to prevent successful cyberattacks. Those who earn the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) certification demonstrate their ability to operate the Palo Alto Networks firewall to protect networks from cutting-edge cyber threats.
- Basic IP and security knowledge are nice to have.
- Students need to understand basic networking.
- Students need to understand Networking Fundamentals.
Course Modules
Module 1 – Next-Generation Firewall Setup and Management Connection
Topics
- Palo Alto Networks Product Portfolio and Architecture
- Connect to the Management Network
- Manage Firewall Configurations
- Manage Firewall Administrator Accounts
Module 2 – Zone Security, Security and NAT Policies
Topics
- The Cyberattack Lifecycle
- Connect to Production Networks
- Blocking Threats Using Security and NAT Policies
Module 3 – Protection Profiles for Zones and DoS Attacks
Topics
- Block Packet and Protocol Based Attacks
- Block Threats From Known Bad Sources
Module 4 – APP-ID to Block Threats
Topics
- Block Threats by Identifying Applications
- Maintain Application-based Policies
- Block Threats Using Custom Applications
Module 5 – WildFire Versus Malware
Topics
- Block Unknown Threats
- Block Threats in Encrypted Traffic
Module 6 – Security Profiles and Security Policies
Topics
- Block Threats Using Security Profiles
Module 7 – Device-ID to Block Threats
Topics
- Block Threats by Identifying Devices
Module 8 – Security Policies and User-ID for Increased Security
Topics
- Block Threats By Identifying Users
- Prevent Use of Stolen Credentials
Module 9 – Threat and Traffic Information
Topics
- Viewing Threat and Traffic Information
Course Duration
- 24 Hours
- 12 Classes
- 2.00 Hours per class
Course Type
Meeting
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