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Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy

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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

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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

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Become one of our many cybersecurity academies in more than 70 countries training the next-generation security workforce.

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Apply to become a cybersecurity academy

  1. Review the cybersecurity academy Program Guide for all program benefits, restrictions, and resources.
  2. Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the PANW cybersecurity academy agreement.
  3. Click here to apply for the cybersecurity academy.
  4. Work with the cybersecurity academy team to enroll in faculty training as well as decide on your best lab setup and course delivery options.
  5. Start teaching!

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*Note: The cybersecurity academy is not available in all countries.

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PANW cybersecurity academy agreement T&Cs

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Program support

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Partner support

Network Development Group (NDG)

Provide cybersecurity skills practice labs for select Palo Alto Networks courses.

CYBER.ORG

Provide K12 educators with tools to share cybersecurity awareness and learning.

ConvergeOne

Provide support for the cybersecurity academic discount equipment program.

OnFulfillment

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.

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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.

Video: Cybersecurity and why it matters

Video: Networking security and why it matters

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

Palo Alto Networks 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.

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