Certification

Critical skills to develop infrastructure, mitigate threats and prevent successful cyberattacks

Our industry-leading training content and professional certifications help validate technical competencies and knowledge of the Palo Alto Networks^® Security Operating Platform.

Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA)

A Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) possesses knowledge of cutting-edge technology available today to manage the cyber threats of tomorrow.

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Benefits

PCCSA certification validates your up-to-date knowledge on cyber-threats and cyber-security.

Exam format

The exam, proctored by the third-party testing company Pearson® VUE, is for anyone prepared to demonstrate deep understanding of Palo Alto Networks technologies.

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Prepare for the exam

Palo Alto Networks offers an abundance of resources to prepare for and pass the PCCSA exam.

Take Digital training courses: Introduction to Cybersecurity (EDU-010). Register here

Review the Study Guide.

Take the PCCSA Practice Test.

PCCSA FAQs.

Take the exam

The formal certification exam is hosted and proctored by Pearson VUE, a third-party testing company.

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Learning path to become PCCSA certified

OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate your up-to-date knowledge on cyber-threats and cyber-security.

Cyber Security Foundation (EDU-010)

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Study Guide

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Practice Tests

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
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A Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) can operate Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls to protect networks from cutting edge cyber threats.

Benefits

PCNSA certification validates your ability to configure the central features of Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewall and capability to effectively deploy the firewalls to enable network traffic based on who (User-ID), what (App-ID), and when (Policy), all while ensuring security (Content-ID).

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

A Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) is capable of designing, deploying, configuring, maintaining and trouble-shooting the vast majority of Palo Alto Networks Operating Platform implementations.

Benefits

PCNSE certification validates your knowledge of the Security Operating Platform, ensuring you can make use of its full functionality to benefit your company and showcase your expertise.

Exam format

The exam, proctored by the third-party testing company Pearson® VUE, is for anyone prepared to demonstrate deep understanding of Palo Alto Networks technologies.

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Prepare for the exam

Palo Alto Networks offers an abundance of resources to prepare for and pass the PCNSE exam.

Take Classroom training courses: Firewall Essentials (EDU-210) and Panorama (EDU-220) or their digital learning versions: (EDU-110) and (EDU-120).
Cybersecurity Skills Practice Lab.
Review the Study Guide.
Take the PCNSE Practice Test.
Technical Documentation Portal.
PCNSE FAQs.

Take the exam

The formal certification exam is hosted and proctored by Pearson VUE, a third-party testing company.

Register for the exam

Cybersecurity skills practice lab

Our hosted lab environment gives you access to a virtual firewall, where you can hone your skills and prepare for accreditation and certification exams.

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