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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional COurse

Professional implementing advanced network security solutions
Edoxi’s 40-hour Online Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Training helps you master enterprise cybersecurity with hands-on experience in NGFWs, Zero Trust, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud (CNAPP), Cortex XDR, and SASE. Learn firewall deployment, SSL/TLS decryption, advanced threat prevention, and secure remote access. Get exam-ready for the PCNSP Exam and advance your cybersecurity career. Enrol now!
Course Duration
40 Hours
Corporate Days
5 Days
Learners Enrolled
50+
Modules
6
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Course Rating
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What Do You Learn from Edoxi's Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Training

Zero Trust Security Architecture
Master Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles and learn to design security frameworks that continuously verify users and devices, regardless of location.
Next-Generation Firewall Deployment
Gain hands-on experience in configuring Palo Alto Networks NGFW, including interface setup, zone creation, and implementation of security and NAT policies.
Cloud Security & CNAPP Implementation
Develop expertise in Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) and secure multi-cloud environments using advanced Prisma Cloud configurations.
Advanced Threat Prevention
Learn to use Cortex XDR and behavioural analytics to detect, investigate, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats with AI-driven automation.
SASE & Remote Access Security
Learn to deploy Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions and configure Prisma Access for secure remote connectivity and enterprise browser protection.
Security Orchestration & Automation
Learn how to implement SOAR frameworks to automate incident response workflows and integrate security operations with the MITRE ATT&CK framework for comprehensive protection.

About Our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Course

Edoxi offers a 40-hour online Palo Alto Networks Certification Program designed for IT and cybersecurity professionals seeking validated expertise in enterprise security technologies. The course is ideal for network and IT professionals transitioning into security roles, as well as experienced practitioners who require formal certification in the Palo Alto Networks security ecosystem.

The training follows a structured, exam-focused curriculum that blends theoretical understanding with extensive hands-on practice. Participants work on practical exercises such as Next-Generation Firewall deployment, SSL/TLS decryption, and Prisma Access configuration for secure remote users. Real-world enterprise security scenarios are integrated throughout the course to ensure learners can apply advanced security concepts in live environments.

The programme delivers customised Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional corporate training, enabling the professionals to design, deploy, and maintain security across data centres, branch offices, cloud platforms, and remote user environments. The skills gained help organisations strengthen their security posture, support compliance requirements, and demonstrate certified expertise to internal and external stakeholders. Our programme is structured to fully prepare participants for the official Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional (PCNSP) examination with confidence.

Exam Details

Exam Criteria Details
Exam Name
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional
Duration 90 Minutes
Fees $200 USD
Format Multiple Choice Questions

Upon completion, learners gain both practical enterprise security capabilities and an industry-recognised course completion certification from Edoxi.

For detailed information on the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional course fees and enrolment, you can contact Edoxi.

Key Features of Edoxi's Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Training

Hands-on Security Labs

Practice configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks security products in realistic network environments.

Comprehensive Exam Preparation

Receive targeted training aligned with certification objectives and practice assessments to ensure exam success.

Real-world Deployment Scenarios

Work through actual enterprise scenarios, from initial setup to advanced security policy implementation.

SSL/TLS Decryption Exercises

Learn to configure forward proxy and inbound inspection techniques to gain visibility into encrypted traffic.

User-ID & App-ID Implementation

Practice integrating with Active Directory and applying application-aware security policies.

Prisma Access & GlobalProtect Configuration

Set up and test secure remote access solutions with appropriate security profiles and logging.

Who Can Join Our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Course?

IT Security Professionals

Working professionals in network security, firewall management, or security operations seeking to validate their skills with industry-recognised Palo Alto Networks certification.

Network Engineers & Administrators

Technical staff responsible for network infrastructure who want to expand their expertise into specialised security technologies and solutions.

IT Professionals Transitioning to Security

Individuals with networking backgrounds looking to pivot their careers toward the high-demand cybersecurity field.

Security Architects & Consultants

Professionals designing security solutions who need comprehensive knowledge of Palo Alto Networks' security ecosystem.

Corporate IT Teams

Enterprise technology teams responsible for securing data centres, branch offices, cloud environments, and remote access solutions.

Managed Security Service Providers

Technical staff at MSSPs who deliver Palo Alto Networks solutions to their clients.

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Course Modules

Module 1: Network Security Fundamentals
  • Chapter 1.1: Application and Packet Inspection Concepts

    • Lesson 1.1.1: Explain Application Layer inspection for Strata and SASE products
    • Lesson 1.1.2: Differentiate between the slow path and fast path for packet inspection
  • Chapter 1.2: Decryption Methods on Strata and SASE Products

    • Lesson 1.2.1: SSL Forward Proxy
    • Lesson 1.2.2: SSL Inbound Inspection
    • Lesson 1.2.3: SSH Proxy
    • Lesson 1.2.4: No decrypt
  • Chapter 1.3: Network Hardening Methods for Enhanced Security

    • Lesson 1.3.1: Content-ID
    • Lesson 1.3.2: Zero Trust
    • Lesson 1.3.3: User-ID (including Cloud Identity Engine) and Device-ID
    • Lesson 1.3.4: Zones
Module 2: NGFW and SASE Solution Functionality
  • Chapter 2.1: Cloud NGFWs, PA-Series, CN-Series, and VM-Series Functionality

    • Lesson 2.1.1: Perimeter and core security
    • Lesson 2.1.2: Zone security and segmentation
    • Lesson 2.1.3: High availability (HA)
    • Lesson 2.1.4: Security and NAT policy implementation
    • Lesson 2.1.5: Monitoring and logging
  • Chapter 2.2: Prisma SD-WAN Functionality

    • Lesson 2.2.1: WAN optimization
    • Lesson 2.2.2: Path and NAT policies
    • Lesson 2.2.3: Zone-based firewall
    • Lesson 2.2.4: Monitoring and logging
  • Chapter 2.3: Prisma Access Functionality

    • Lesson 2.3.1: Remote user configuration
    • Lesson 2.3.2: Remote network configuration
    • Lesson 2.3.3: Public and private application access
    • Lesson 2.3.4: Security and NAT policy implementation
    • Lesson 2.3.5: Monitoring and logging (Strata Logging Service)
  • Chapter 2.4: Management Options for Strata and SASE Solutions

    • Lesson 2.4.1: Panorama
    • Lesson 2.4.2: Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)
Module 3: Platform Solutions, Services, and Tools
  • Chapter 3.1: Palo Alto Networks NGFW and Prisma SASE Security Efficacy

    • Lesson 3.1.1: Security and NAT policy creation
    • Lesson 3.1.2: Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) configuration (security profiles)
    • Lesson 3.1.3: User-ID and App-ID configuration
    • Lesson 3.1.4: Decryption
    • Lesson 3.1.5: Monitoring and logging
  • Chapter 3.2: Application of Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS)

    • Lesson 3.2.1: Internet of Things (IoT) security
    • Lesson 3.2.2: Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
    • Lesson 3.2.3: SaaS Security
    • Lesson 3.2.4: PAN-OS SD-WAN
    • Lesson 3.2.5: Premium GlobalProtect
    • Lesson 3.2.6: Advanced WildFire
    • Lesson 3.2.7: Advanced Threat Prevention
    • Lesson 3.2.8: Advanced URL Filtering
    • Lesson 3.2.9: Advanced DNS
  • Chapter 3.3: Aligning AIOps to Palo Alto Networks Best Practices

    • Lesson 3.3.1: Administration of AIOps
    • Lesson 3.3.2: Dashboards
    • Lesson 3.3.3: Best Practice Assessment (BPA)
Module 4: NGFW and SASE Solution Maintenance and Configuration
  • Chapter 4.1: Maintaining and Configuring Palo Alto Networks Hardware, VM-Series, CN-Series, and Cloud NGFWs

    • Lesson 4.1.1: Security policies
    • Lesson 4.1.2: Profiles
    • Lesson 4.1.3: Updates
    • Lesson 4.1.4: Upgrades
  • Chapter 4.2: Prisma SD-WAN Configuration and Maintenance

    • Lesson 4.2.1: Initial ION setup
    • Lesson 4.2.2: Pathing
    • Lesson 4.2.3: Monitoring and logging
  • Chapter 4.3: Prisma Access Maintenance and Configuration

    • Lesson 4.3.1: Security policies
    • Lesson 4.3.2: Profiles
    • Lesson 4.3.3: Updates
    • Lesson 4.3.4: Upgrades
    • Lesson 4.3.5: Monitoring and logging
Module 5: Infrastructure Management and CDSS
  • Chapter 5.1: Maintaining and Configuring CDSS

    • Lesson 5.1.1: Security policies
    • Lesson 5.1.2: Profiles
    • Lesson 5.1.3: Monitoring and logging
  • Chapter 5.2: IoT Security Configuration and Maintenance

    • Lesson 5.2.1: Security policies
    • Lesson 5.2.2: Device-IDs
    • Lesson 5.2.3: Monitoring and logging
  • Chapter 5.3: Enterprise DLP and Enterprise SaaS Security Maintenance

    • Lesson 5.3.1: Data encryption
    • Lesson 5.3.2: Access control
    • Lesson 5.3.3: Monitoring and logging
  • Chapter 5.4: Strata Cloud Manager (SCM) and Panorama Management

    • Lesson 5.4.1: Supported products
    • Lesson 5.4.2: New device addition
    • Lesson 5.4.3: Reporting
    • Lesson 5.4.4: Configuration management
Module 6: Connectivity and Security
  • Chapter 6.1: Network Security for On-Premises, Cloud, and Hybrid Environments

    • Lesson 6.1.1: Network segmentation
    • Lesson 6.1.2: Policies (security and network)
    • Lesson 6.1.3: Monitoring and logging
    • Lesson 6.1.4: Certificates
  • Chapter 6.2: Remote User Connectivity and Security

    • Lesson 6.2.1: Remote access solutions
    • Lesson 6.2.2: Network segmentation
    • Lesson 6.2.3: Security policy tuning
    • Lesson 6.2.4: Monitoring and logging
    • Lesson 6.2.5: Certificates

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Real-World Projects and Case Studies in Our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Training

Our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional training features practical security projects that allow learners to apply core concepts in real enterprise scenarios. The following key activities are included in the program:

Projects

  • Firewall Deployment & Initial Configuration

    Deploy a Palo Alto NGFW (PA-Series/VM-Series), configure interfaces, zones, and implement basic security and NAT policies in a simulated enterprise environment.

  • SSL/TLS Decryption Implementation

    Configure and test SSL Forward Proxy and SSL Inbound Inspection techniques to gain visibility into encrypted traffic while maintaining compliance requirements.

  • User-ID & App-ID Policy Enforcement

    Integrate with Active Directory for User-ID mapping and apply App-ID rules to implement granular, application-aware security policies for enhanced protection.

  • Prisma Access Remote User VPN Configuration

    Set up secure remote user access through Prisma Access/GlobalProtect with appropriate security profiles, authentication methods, and comprehensive logging.

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Course Outcomes and Career Opportunities

Completing our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional training equips you with advanced network security skills. By the end of the course, you can achieve the following outcomes:

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Implement a strong enterprise security posture using Next-Generation Firewalls and Zero Trust principles across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid networks.
Reduce the organisational attack surface by deploying application-aware security policies and advanced threat prevention mechanisms.
Configure SSL/TLS decryption and traffic inspection to gain visibility into encrypted data while meeting compliance and governance requirements.
Establish centralised security management with unified policy control and end-to-end visibility across distributed network environments.
Accelerate threat detection and incident response through automated security workflows and advanced analytics.
Prepare for and earn the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional certification, validating your expertise in enterprise network security.

Job Roles After Our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Course

  • Security Operations Analyst
  • Network Security Administrator
  • Firewall Administrator
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Security Architect
  • Cloud Security Specialist
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Security Operations Manager
  • Principal Security Architect

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Training Option

Live Online Training

  • 40 hours of online Palo Alto Networks Certification training

  • Interactive Remote Demonstrations

  • Flexible Schedule for Professionals

  • Recorded Sessions for Review

Corporate Training

  • 5 days of Palo Alto Networks corporate training

  • Customised Security Scenarios

  • Team-based Implementation Exercises

  • Company-specific Use Cases

  • Fly-Me-A-Trainer Option

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Why Choose Edoxi for Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional Training?

Edoxi, the best Palo Alto Networks training institute, delivers industry-aligned cybersecurity programs designed to strengthen enterprise network security capabilities. Here are the key reasons to choose Edoxi for Palo Alto Networks training:

Certification-Focused Cybersecurity Curriculum

Follow a certification-aligned learning path tailored to Palo Alto Networks exams, supported by practice questions, scenario-based assessments, and focused revision sessions.

Hands-On Virtual Security Labs

Train in our realistic virtual lab environments that enable hands-on configuration of Palo Alto Networks firewalls, security policies, SSL/TLS decryption, and secure remote access.

Global Corporate Training Presence

Access Edoxi’s consistent, high-quality training across our international centres in Dubai, Qatar, London, and Kuwait.

Flexible Enterprise Training Delivery Models

Choose from on-site, online instructor-led, or hybrid training options that can be customised to match your organisation’s schedule and security objectives.

Extended Cybersecurity Skill Development

Enhance your team’s expertise with complementary training in ethical hacking, cloud security, and compliance to build a well-rounded security skill set.

Proven Corporate Training Outcomes

Join leading organisations across banking, technology, construction, and government sectors that trust Edoxi to deliver impactful training and measurable certification success.

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Meet Our Mentor

Our mentors are leaders and experts in their fields. They can challenge and guide you on your road to success!

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Maria Mehwish

Maria Mehwish is a forward-thinking and knowledgeable information security leader with a strong background in building, updating, and maintaining digital protections for various organisations. As a certified CEH, CCSP, CCT, and CISSP Trainer, Maria has a proven track record of delivering innovative and immersive coursework, enhancing learning experiences for cyber threats, ethical hacking, security policy, DevSecOps, and cloud security. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, she is also adept at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions.

Maria is a self-motivated individual with a strong sense of personal responsibility, capable of managing projects from start to finish. Her expertise in Amazon Web Services, Java/Go/Python/C++, DevSecOps, computer security, Linux, penetration testing, and risk analysis, among others, makes her a valuable asset to any organisation. Maria, a British national, is a native English speaker and has intermediate proficiency in Urdu.

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FAQ

What prerequisites are needed for the Palo Alto Networks certification course?
Our course requires basic networking knowledge, including understanding TCP/IP, routing, and switching concepts. No prior certifications are required, but familiarity with general cybersecurity principles is beneficial.
What specific skills will I develop during this training?
You gain practical skills in deploying Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) solutions, configuring SSL decryption, implementing User-ID and App-ID policies, setting up secure remote access, and utilising Palo Alto’s cloud security capabilities.
Is this Palo Alto Networks certification recognised globally?
Yes, Palo Alto Networks certifications are recognised worldwide as industry-standard credentials for security professionals working with Palo Alto technologies.
Which industries actively hire professionals with this certification?
Organisations across IT services, telecommunications, banking, government, and managed security service providers actively seek professionals with Palo Alto Networks certification.
How does this certification compare to other security certifications?

The Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional certification specifically validates expertise with Palo Alto Networks products, while complementing broader security certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH.

Can the training program be customised for corporate teams?

Yes, tailored  Palo Alto Networks corporate training programs are available to address an organisation’s specific security requirements, use cases, and infrastructure considerations.

What is Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and how is it covered in this course?
ZTNA is a security framework that requires verification of all users and devices regardless of location. The course covers implementing ZTNA using Palo Alto’s technologies, particularly through Prisma Access and related solutions.
How does the training address cloud security challenges?
The  Palo Alto Networks Certifies Network Security Professional training provides comprehensive coverage of Prisma Cloud (CNAPP), focusing on securing multi-cloud environments, implementing workload protection, and maintaining security posture across diverse cloud platforms.
What is the expected salary for certified professionals?
The salary of a Palo Alto Networks certified professional typically ranges from $70,000 to $130,000 USD per year globally. This may vary depending on experience, role, and region. Senior roles or positions with extensive cloud security expertise may earn higher compensation.
What related certifications can complement this Palo Alto Networks course?
This training pairs well with certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, CCNA, AWS Security Specialty, and Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500), helping professionals build both vendor-specific and broad security expertise.
What modes of training delivery are available?
The course is offered through online instructor-led, classroom, on-site corporate, and hybrid formats to suit individual learners and enterprise teams.
Will I get hands-on lab access during the training?
Yes, learners receive access to guided virtual labs where they configure Palo Alto NGFWs, SSL/TLS decryption, User-ID, App-ID, Prisma Access, and cloud security features.
What tools and platforms are covered in this course?
The training covers Palo Alto NGFW (PA/VM-Series), Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud (CNAPP), GlobalProtect, Cortex XDR, and related security management tools.
Is this course suitable for working professionals?
Yes, the course is designed for network engineers, security analysts, SOC professionals, and cloud security engineers, with flexible schedules and practical labs aligned to real enterprise environments.
What kind of job roles can I pursue after completing this certification?

After completing the Palo Alto Networks certification, you can pursue roles such as Network Security Engineer, Firewall Administrator, SOC Analyst, Cloud Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Consultant, and Security Operations Specialist, depending on your experience and career focus.