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
- Managing firewall settings, monitoring management interfaces, and controlling access
- Configuring and managing firewalls based on user identity and application type to enhance security and operational efficiency
- Creating effective security policies that ensure proper network traffic management and protection against threats
- Enabling advanced firewall configurations including virtual routers, security zones, HA, and network address translation (NAT) policies
- Deploying various security profiles such as antivirus, anti-spyware, and vulnerability protection to secure network traffic
- Establishing secure remote access and ensuring encrypted communications between networks and remote users with IPsec VPNs and GlobalProtect
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.