Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy
Protecting life in the digital age one student at a time
What is your academic institution doing to address the cybersecurity skills gap?
Qualified academic institutions receive free curriculum, hands-on labs, faculty training and virtual firewalls
Benefits for faculty
Through a global network of approved cybersecurity academies, students prepare for cybersecurity careers. They will learn cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, cloud security and how a security operations center (SOC) works via the hands-on curriculum.
- Free Palo Alto Networks created curriculum, technology and faculty training
- Discounts on next generation security hardware and certification exams
Join the academy
Become one of our many cybersecurity academies in more than 70 countries training the next-generation
security workforce.
See the worldwide map below.
Apply to become a cybersecurity academy
- Review the cybersecurity academy Program Guide for all program benefits, restrictions, and resources.
- Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the PANW cybersecurity academy agreement.
- Click here to apply for the cybersecurity academy.
- Work with the cybersecurity academy team to enroll in faculty training as well as decide on your best lab setup and course delivery options.
- Start teaching!
Contact the academy: academy@paloaltonetworks.com
to learn about plans for your
country
Support
Program support
Contact the cybersecurity academy team for all program inquiries or questions.
Faculty support
Already a cybersecurity academy instructor?
Log in to your FUEL account to access instructor
resources and support.
Partner support
Provide cybersecurity skills practice labs for select Palo Alto Networks courses.
Provide K12 educators with tools to share cybersecurity awareness and learning.
Provide support for the cybersecurity academic discount equipment program.
Provide printed course materials service to academics that want to order and purchase printed course materials.
Benefits for students
- Range of entry-level through advanced courses on today's cybersecurity landscape, threat prevention and next generation technology for cloud security, network security and Secure Operation Center operations
- Hands-on labs to teach cybersecurity job skills
- Discounts on Palo Alto Networks certifications
Students should ask their instructor or institution administrator about the opportunities Palo Alto
Networks offers through the Palo Alto Network Cybersecurity Academy.
Check the world map below to see if
your institution is already an authorized cybersecurity
academy.
Go to the free resources tab for cybersecurity career and learning resources.
Worldwide Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academies
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Academy curriculum
The cybersecurity academy offers a comprehensive set of modularized academic and technical courses that
match the cybersecurity education and training needs of secondary and post-secondary Education
institutions.
Academy curriculum is aligned with the U.S. national initiative for cybersecurity
education, or NICE, framework for cybersecurity work roles and is developed to be delivered over an
academic term. Our courses prepare students for various work roles, including:
- Network Operations Specialist
- Systems Security Analyst
- Cyber Defense Analyst
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Free resources
The Cybersecurity Academy program from Palo Alto Networks is committed to ensuring secure experiences in the digital world for students, and inspiring them to pursue learning and careers in cybersecurity. Check out these free resources.
Cybersecurity Awareness
Cyber A.C.E.S.
16 activities equipping students aged 5-15 years with an understanding of how to protect their digital future, have safer online experiences, and become good digital citizens. Designed to be facilitated by anyone, regardless of their knowledge level.
Cybersecurity Courses
Cybersecurity Academy
Browse through our courseware offered free to accredited universities, colleges and high schools.
Machine Learning Research Data Sets
Analysis and research tool for education institutions.
Introduction to Cybersecurity course
Example of a course from the Digital Learning program - self-paced online - features narrated content, interactions, demonstrations, and knowledge checks. Register as a ‘Guest’ and search for Introduction to Cybersecurity (EDU-010).
Digital Learning
Learn more about many other free online self-paced courses in cybersecurity.
Second Watch Program
Veterans have completed a vital first watch in their military careers. Now we help train them to protect our digital way of life: an initiative to help veterans find a new mission in cybersecurity by providing no-cost online cybersecurity training and certification opportunities.
Cybersecurity Certifications
Cybersecurity Careers
Cyberseek
Career pathways, jobs (U.S.-focused) and tools for students, educators and employers.
Cybersecurity Career Guide
Learn how others began their career in cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Survival Guide
A 250-page PDF that provides a valuable overview of today’s threat landscape and describes the tools and technology required to defend against today’s cyber attacks.
Filling the Cybersecurity Pipeline: Secure the Future Student Competition blog
Cybersecurity Professional Resources
Cyberpedia
Articles that provide a foundational understanding of all things related to cybersecurity.
SASE Cloud Security Explained: 10 Tenets of Effective SASE Security
Security Roundtable
An editorially independent online resource for insightful, actionable information about the cybersecurity landscape.
Your Guide to Security Orchestration: PAN SOAR for Dummies
Unit 42
Research by the global threat intelligence team at Palo Alto Networks and a recognized authority on cyberthreats.
Additional resources
Education FAQs
Browse our frequently asked questions to get quick answers to common questions.
Education community
Tap in to the expertise of our worldwide network of security and IT professionals.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel
Explore YouTube for more insight and skills training on the security operating platform.
