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What is the replacement of PCNSA certification?

cmramosfors — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:53:02 GMT

Good morning, everyone

I was planning to take the PCNSA certification, but I surprised when I noticed that this certification was retired in January 2025.

My question is: What is the new certification that replace PCNSA and what is the study guide or book that I must buy to pass this new certification

Thank you, Carlos.

Re: What is the replacement of PCNSA certification?

BPry — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:45:06 GMT

@cmramosfors,

https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/certification-articles/what-is-replacing-the-pcnse/ta-p/1227937

The four different specialists really focus on different areas and I would say that the collection of Network Security Analyst and Next-Generation Firewall Engineer collectively would have given you enough to pass the old PCNSE certification.

Re: What is the replacement of PCNSA certification?

kiwi — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:07:38 GMT

Hi @cmramosfors ,

Here's a recent blog I created that explains the changes in PANW certifications and how to prepare:
https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/embracing-your-role-palo-alto-networks-certifications-get-a/ba-p/1232381

Hope this helps !

Kim.