PALO ALTO NETWORKS
PCNSA
The PCNSA certification (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator) is designed to validate the expertise of professionals in managing, maintaining, and operating Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs). This certification ensures that certified individuals have a thorough understanding of the features of Palo Alto Networks NGFWs and are proficient in designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining these firewalls to manage and secure network traffic effectively.
The PCNSA certification covers essential aspects like user identification, application identification, and content identification, equipping participants with the skills needed to deploy and utilize Palo Alto Networks firewalls comprehensively.
Certification Summary
This certification validates your ability to effectively manage and operate 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
Complete
Key Learnings
Through the PCNSA certification, 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, 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
Intended Audience
This certification is suitable not only for security professionals but also for customers, value-add resellers, pre-sale systems engineers, system integrators, and system administrators. It is ideal for anyone involved in the deployment, maintenance, and management of Palo Alto Networks NGFWs, including those new to digital security, seeking comprehensive training in network security administration.
Prerequisites
While there are no formal prerequisites for this certification, it is recommended that candidates have two to three years of experience in networking or security, at least six months of full-time experience with Palo Alto Networks products, or a minimum of six months in administration and configuration of Palo Alto Networks NGFWs.