The PCNSE certification covers the processes of designing, deploying, operating, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls. Palo Alto Networks technology is characterized by its high level of integration and automation. The product portfolio consists of various technologies operating together to effectively remove cyberattacks. Holding the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification attests that engineers are proficient in accurately deploying and configuring Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, while effectively utilizing the entire platform.
Individuals utilizing Palo Alto Networks products encompass network security engineers, system engineers, systems integrators, and support engineers. There are no prerequisites for obtaining this certification. Recommended training includes completing the Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) course and the Panorama: Managing Firewalls at Scale (EDU-220) course. Additionally, the Firewall: Troubleshooting (EDU-330) course, while optional, is beneficial. Candidates are advised to possess the equivalent of 6 to 12 months of hands-on experience in deploying and configuring the product.
The Exam covers the given topics -
Domain 1: Understand Core Concepts 12%
Task 1.1 Identify how Palo Alto Networks products work together to improve PAN-OS services
Task 1.2 Determine and assess appropriate interface or zone types for various environments
Task 1.3 Identify decryption deployment strategies
Task 1.4 Enforce User-ID
Task 1.5 Determine how and when to use the Authentication policy
Task 1.6 Differentiate between the fundamental functions that reside on the management plane and data plane
Task 1.7 Define multiple virtual systems (multi-vsys) environment
Domain 2: Learn how to Deploy and Configure Core Components 20%
Task 2.1 Configure management profiles
Task 2.2 Deploy and configure Security profiles
Task 2.3 Configure zone protection, packet buffer protection, and DoS protection
Task 2.4 Design the deployment configuration of a Palo Alto Networks firewall
Task 2.5 Configure authorization, authentication, and device access
Task 2.6 Configure and manage certificates
Task 2.7 Configure routing
Task 2.8 Configure NAT
Task 2.9 Configure site-to-site tunnels
Task 2.10 Configure service routes
Task 2.11 Configure application-based QoS
Domain 3: Understand about Deploying and Configuring Features and Subscriptions 17%
Task 3.1 Configure App-ID
Task 3.2 Configure GlobalProtect
Task 3.3 Configure decryption
Task 3.4 Configure User-ID
Task 3.5 Configure WildFire
Task 3.6 Configure Web Proxy
Domain 4: Deploy and Configure Firewalls Using Panorama 17%
Task 4.1 Configure templates and template stacks
Task 4.2 Configure device groups
Task 4.3 Manage firewall configurations within Panorama
Domain 5: Learn how to Manage and Operate 16%
Task 5.1 Manage and configure Log Forwarding
Task 5.2 Plan and execute the process to upgrade a Palo Alto Networks system
Task 5.3 Manage HA functions
Domain 6: Troubleshooting 18%
Task 6.1 Troubleshoot site-to-site tunnels
Task 6.2 Troubleshoot interfaces
Task 6.3 Troubleshoot decryption
Task 6.4 Troubleshoot routing
Task 6.5 General Troubleshooting
Task 6.6 Troubleshoot resource protections
Task 6.7 Troubleshoot GlobalProtect
Task 6.8 Troubleshoot policies
Task 6.9 Troubleshoot HA functions
100% Pass Guarantee
We have built the Practice Exams with a 100% unconditional Test Pass Guarantee! If you are unable to clear the exam, you can request a full refund guaranteed.(Based on 215 reviews)
Essential for mastering Security Profiles (Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, WildFire). The mock exams really help you understand how to layer these profiles within a single Security Policy to prevent known and unknown threats.
The focus on SSL Decryption and Zone Protection was outstanding. It’s a great resource for learning how to handle encrypted traffic while protecting the internal network from resource-intensive attacks.
A deep dive into Panorama and Device Group management. The questions on template stacks and pushing configurations across multiple Next-Generation Firewalls were exactly like the actual exam scenarios.
