NETWORK SECURITY

Starting with Palo Alto Networks Firewall

Securing your network infrastructure is foundational to protecting your organization’s data. The Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) stands out as a premier solution for modern network security, offering robust protection with its advanced features.

This introductory-level program is designed to help you understand and navigate the essentials of the Palo Alto Networks Firewall platform. Throughout this course, you’ll gain a thorough overview of the system, explore various management options, delve into the user-friendly firewall GUI, and learn about key administrative tasks including initialization and interface configuration. Whether you’re setting up a new firewall or optimizing existing deployments, this course equips you with the knowledge to efficiently manage and maintain a Palo Alto Networks Firewall.

Course Summary

An introductory overview of Palo Alto Networks Firewall, covering setup, management, and maintenance, designed for those beginning their journey in the world of Palo Alto Networks.

Piotr Kaluzny

Instructor

 

Domain
Network Security
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
Status
Complete
Duration
3 hours
Complexity
Key Learnings
  • Understand Palo Alto Networks Firewall architecture and its capabilities
  • Navigate and manage the firewall through its graphical user interface
  • Perform the initial setup procedures, including system initialization and basic configuration to get your firewall up and running
  • Master basic firewall administration, from system management to routing configuration
  • Understand how to maintain the system and its configuration files
  • Configure interfaces and security zones to tailor the firewall to your network’s specific needs
Intended Audience

This course is tailored for individuals new to network security or those looking to strengthen their foundational knowledge in firewall administration. It is ideal for:

  • Network Administrators
  • Network Security Engineers
  • System Administrators
  • IT Support Technicians
  • Cybersecurity Analysts
  • Technical Support Engineers
Course Prerequisites

This course does not have any prerequisites.

Course Playlist
Overview
Course Introduction3m
Foundational Topics
1. Introduction to Palo Alto Networks NGFW (+architecture)23m
2. Firewall CLI21m
3. Administrative Access15m
4. Working with Firewall Configurations22m
Firewall Deployment
5. Interfaces and Zones34m
6. System Settings20m
7. Routing19m
8. Firewall Initialization8m
Resources
Review Questions
Further Reading
Technology Lab
Lab Workbook
Lab Topology
Task 1 Solution Walkthrough
Task 2 Solution Walkthrough
Task 3 Solution Walkthrough