Get Certified in Cybersecurity: PCNSE, PCNSA, PCCSA

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Explore the new entry-level PCCSA certification and the more advanced PCNSE certification exam prep through our learning initiative. Learn more about PCCSA, PCNSA, and PCNSE training to help people prepare for a career in cybersecurity.

Certification: Leading-edge training, accreditation and certification programs

A new year is upon us, so why not make a resolution to increase your value as an engineer with a new cybersecurity certification from Palo Alto Networks.

The path to the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) is not easy. That’s why our team has put together certification roadmaps to help you build the necessary skills on your way to becoming a certified network security engineer.

Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA)

If you don’t have the necessary experience to take the PCNSE certification exam, the courses and prep may be an up-hill battle for you. However, for those of you who are interested in starting a career in network security, we’ve got you covered.

Palo Alto Networks now has a learning path for engineers who are becoming familiar with the world of cybersecurity. You can now earn a Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) certification to help you better manage cyber threats.

Click here to see the PCCSA FAQ.

Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA)

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)

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.

Next, you will want to take the following steps to have the best chance of success:

• Take Classroom training courses for Firewall Essentials (EDU-210) or the digital learning options with EDU-110.
• Review the PCNSA Study Guide.
• Three months of hands-on training with Next-Generation Firewall
• Participate in the Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Skills Practice Lab.
• Take the PCNSA Practice Test

Get Ready for the PCNSE Exam

You will be in good shape to take the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification exam if you have three to five years of networking or security experience and at least six months experience with Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platforms, including six months of hands-on experience working with Palo Alto Networks NGFW deployment and configuration.

Next, you will want to take the following steps to have the best chance of success:

1. Sign up for our Digital Learning courses
2. Watch our PCNSE Prep videos on YouTube
3. Get involved in PCNSE Exam Preparation Series
4. Spend time going over the PCNSE Certification Study Guide
5. Take the practice exam

Click here to see more about Palo Alto Networks Certifications.

How to Prepare for the PCNSE

 

Palo Alto Networks Certification Exam Resources: 

Palo Alto Networks Certifications

Palo Alto Networks PCCSA Certification FAQ

Palo Alto Networks PCNSA Certification FAQ

Palo Alto Networks PCNSE Certification FAQ

Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Survival Guide

Palo Alto Networks LIVEcommunity YouTube Channel for PCNSE

What is Cybersecurity?

[chrissg]

When will the PCNSE Study Guide be updated?
The one above, which is the same as on the training portal (csod) is dated may 2019 (190513 PCNSE Study Guide V9 1.2-bja1), and also contains multiple errors/typos, wrong and missing answers on the sample questions.

- Chriss

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@chrissg - Thank you for reading my blog. I have it on good authority that a new study guide is coming soon. However, your feedback on the study guide errors will certainly help out our education team. You may contact them by sending an email to edu-learning@paloaltonetworks.com.

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@chrissg - New study guides have been added on this blog: https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/Blogs/PCNSE-and-PCNSA-Now-Cover-PAN-OS-9-1/ba-p/313415.