PALO ALTO NETWORKS
NGFW Engineer
The Palo Alto Networks Certified Next-Generation Firewall Engineer (NGFW Engineer) certification is designed to validate the expertise of network security engineers and firewall administrators in configuring, managing, and securing network environments using Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs). This certification ensures that professionals possess in-depth knowledge of PAN-OS networking, device configuration, integration, automation, object creation, policy management, and operational best practices for securing network traffic.
This Palo Alto Networks NGFW Engineer certification training introduces participants to key areas of NGFW deployment, post-deployment configuration, and troubleshooting in real-world environments. Our program focuses on key areas such as user identification, application identification, and content identification, providing essential skills for effectively deploying and managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls in line with industry standards.
Program Summary
This NGFW Engineer training focuses on deployment, management and operations of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, essential for professionals in network security.
Piotr Kaluzny
Domain
Network Security
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
Level
Intermediate
Version
PAN-OS 11
Status
In development
Key Learnings
Through our advanced Palo Alto Networks Certified NGFW Engineer certification training, participants will acquire critical skills and comprehensive knowledge necessary for the effective management and operation of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, such as:
- Firewall Management: Understand how to manage firewall settings, monitor management interfaces, and control access
- User and Application Identification: Learn to configure and manage firewalls based on user identity and application type to enhance security and operational efficiency
- Policy Design and Management: Develop skills to create effective security policies that ensure proper network traffic management and protection against threats
- Advanced Configuration: Gain knowledge in advanced firewall configurations including virtual routers, security zones, HA, and network address translation (NAT) policies
- Security Profiles and Threat Prevention: Master the use of various security profiles such as antivirus, anti-spyware, and vulnerability protection to secure network traffic
- Secure Connectivity: Learn to configure IPsec VPNs and GlobalProtect to establish secure remote access and ensure encrypted communications between networks and remote users
Intended Audience
The Palo Alto Networks Certified NGFW Engineer certification is ideal for network engineers, security engineers, firewall engineers, and firewall administrators responsible for deploying, configuring, and managing Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls. It is also well-suited for professional services consultants, network security support engineers, and other security professionals involved in PAN-OS networking, device configuration, policy management, integration, and automation.
Prerequisites
While there are no formal prerequisites for this NGFW Engineer training and certification, participants are expected to have a foundational understanding of networking and network/cloud security, along with prior experience using firewall systems from other vendors.