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Become an expert and strengthen your security posture through our latest micro-credentials. Learn the ins and outs of provisioning, configuring, and scaling next-generation firewall solutions for the Cloud, Virtual Machines, and Kubernetes Containers. When you work hard to master Palo Alto Networks technology, we want to encourage you to get the credit and acknowledgement for your effort. Through our latest micro-credentials, earn the Credly Badge that shows you are a master in software firewall technology, have the know-how necessary to thwart bad actors, become the best cyber defender possible, and provide your company with pivotal security recommendations. Get the recognition that you deserve and high five your peers, customers and partners for their commitment to achieving these micro-credentials. PMcNA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-Credential for Cloud NGFW Administrator) validates your expertise and builds your confidence as a Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW authority. PMvNA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-Credentials for Virtual Network Security Administrator) helps you get the maximum security benefits from Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Next-Generation Firewalls. PMkNA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-Credential for Kubernetes Network Security Administrator) ensures that you achieve optimal security from your Palo Alto Networks CN-Series Containerized Firewall. In addition, Cloud NGFW for AWS has a new learning course to help you provision and configure this new offer. Secure your business, stay ahead of the onslaught of cyberattacks, and strengthen your security posture. Validate and demonstrate your expertise in assuring your firewalls for cloud, virtual machines, and container environments perform at peak performance.

Registration for the latest certification launched by Palo Alto Networks Education Services is now LIVE! The Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst (PCDRA) certification is a knowledge-based certification that validates candidates' understanding of fundamental cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, and SOC security. The PCDRA certification is the first of its kind credential to cover foundational knowledge of industry recognized cybersecurity and endpoint security concepts as well as various cutting-edge advancements across all Palo Alto Networks technologies. Check out our resources to find out more about the PCDRA learning path here: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification Datasheet: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcdra-description.pdf Blueprint: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcdra-blueprint.pdf Study Guide: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcdra-study-guide.pdf Beacon Certification Preparation: https://beacon.paloaltonetworks.com/student/collection/937864

The latest certification launched by Palo Alto Networks Education Services is LIVE! The Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst (PCDRA) certification is a knowledge-based certification that validates candidates' understanding of Cortex® XDR™, the industry’s first extended detection and response platform that integrates network, endpoint, cloud security, AI integration, and security operations centers (SOCs). Use discount code LAUNCHPCDRA60 for 60% off PCDRA online proctored delivery. Join us TOMORROW December 7 at 10 a.m. PDT as our subject matter experts walk you through our LATEST Cortex certification, Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst (PCDRA) at our workshop. Register for the workshop here: https://register.paloaltonetworks.com/educationservicescortexofferings Check out our resources to find out more about the PCDRA here: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification Beacon Certification Learning Path: https://beacon.paloaltonetworks.com/student/collection/937864

Looking for a live demo and deep dive into each of our Cortex offerings? Join us on December 7 at 10 a.m. PDT as our subject matter experts walk you through our LATEST Cortex certification, Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst (PCDRA), and beyond. From a variety of digital learning courses, instructor-led training classes, and certifications, there is sure to be a Cortex learning path to fit your needs. Certification preparation resources walk-through includes PCDRA datasheet, study guide, blueprint, and FAQs. Register for our workshop here: https://register.paloaltonetworks.com/educationservicescortexofferings

Palo Alto Networks Education Services would like to invite you to take a deep dive into each of our Cortex offerings. From a variety of digital learning courses, instructor-led training classes, and certifications, there is sure to be a Cortex learning path to fit your needs. Join us on December 7 at 10 a.m. PDT as our subject matter experts walk you through our LATEST Cortex certification, Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst (PCDRA). Certification preparation resources walk-through includes PCDRA datasheet, study guide, blueprint, and FAQs. Register here: https://register.paloaltonetworks.com/educationservicescortexofferings

Palo Alto Networks Education Services is excited to announce a brand new certification coming soon! The Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst (PCDRA) certification is a knowledge-based certification that validates candidates' understanding of fundamental cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, and SOC security. The PCDRA certification is the first of its kind credential to cover foundational knowledge of industry recognized cybersecurity and endpoint security concepts as well as various cutting-edge advancements across all Palo Alto Networks technologies. Check out our resources to find out more about the PCDRA learning path here: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification Datasheet: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcdra-description.pdf Blueprint: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcdra-blueprint.pdf Study Guide: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcdra-study-guide.pdf Beacon Certification Preparation: https://beacon.paloaltonetworks.com/student/collection/937864 Exam registration will be live early next week, stay tuned for more updates!

Looking to learn more about the PCNSE certification? Palo Alto Networks Education Services is hosting a free certification preparation workshop! Join us next Tuesday, October 28 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT and hear from our very own subject matter experts. This 90 minute preparation workshop is designed to help you hone your cybersecurity skills and build a competitive edge in the market! During the session, a Palo Alto Networks instructor will go over domains, what will be on the exam, tips and tricks on how to prepare, as well as sample questions. All attendees will receive a promo code to save 50% off their PCNSE exam. Promo codes must be redeemed by 11/01/21. Exams must be taken before 11/30/21. Additionally, 10 attendees will be randomly selected to receive a free certification voucher! Register for the workshop here: https://lnkd.in/gh-K9SuT

Join us for a PCNSA Certification Preparation Workshop next Tuesday, October 19 4 p.m. PST/7 p.m. EST. Palo Alto Networks Education Services is offering 90-minute prep class for our PCNSA certification. This prep workshop is designed to help you hone your cybersecurity skills and build a competitive edge in the market! During the session, a Palo Alto Networks instructor will go over domains, what will be on the exam, tips and tricks on how to prepare, as well as sample questions. All attendees will receive a promo code to save 50% off their PCNSA exam. Promo codes must be redeemed by 10/22/21. Exams must be taken before 11/30/21. Additionally, 10 attendees will be randomly selected to receive a free certification voucher! Register here: https://paloaltonetworks.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gp0M28lRRDGmvxaD3Qpshg

Trick or Treat! Take a treat from Palo Alto Networks Education Services and get a 50% discount on ALL certifications. We are offering half off ALL our certifications throughout the month of October. Use code: FLASH50 by October 31 and take your exam right in time for Halloween. Celebrate spooky season and get certified! Learn more about our certifications: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification Register at Pearson VUE: https://home.pearsonvue.com/paloaltonetworks

Wondering where to access our free Micro-Credentials? All resources are available globally 24/7 on our site! Sign up today to take the PMRuA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-Credential Remote user Administrator) or PMRnA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-Credential Remote network Administrator) exams! As a reward for your accomplishment, we will be sending the first 300 candidates to pass their Micro-Credential a free MC Polo while supplies last. When taking the learning path and Micro-Credential in Beacon; please use the same email address you used with Pearson VUE while registering for your certification. This will allow both systems to sync up with your earned certification. View the PMRuA blueprint & study path View the PMRnA blueprint & study path Register for Micro-Credential exams here.

The Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) and Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) certifications are waiting for you! Add this impressive digital badge to your resume and receive a free Palo Alto Networks Jacket to showcase your accomplishment. The first 150 candidates to pass will receive a free jacket while supplies last.* To register for your exam go to Pearson VUE https://lnkd.in/gtUKUjw View PCCSE blueprint & study guide . View PCSAE blueprint & study guide .

Have you thought about taking one of our new customer-facing Micro-Credentials? The PMRuA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-Credential Remote user Administrator) or PMRnA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-Credential Remote network Administrator) are completely free and available online at any time! We will be sending the first 300 candidates to pass these Micro-Credentials a free MC Polo. When taking the learning path and Micro-Credential in Beacon; please use the same email address you used with Pearson VUE while registering for your certification. This will allow both systems to sync up with your earned certification. View the PMRuA blueprint & study path View the PMRnA blueprint & study path Register for Micro-Credential exams here.

Don’t hesitate to sign up today for the PMRuA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-Credential Remote user Administrator) or PMRnA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-Credential Remote network Administrator)! These free Micro-Credentials are based on the technical administration of SASE technology and are available globally 24/7! To help showcase your achievement we will be sending the first 300 candidates to pass these Micro-Credentials a free MC Polo. When taking the learning path and Micro-Credential in Beacon; please use the same email address you used with Pearson VUE while registering for your certification. This will allow both systems to sync up with your earned certification. View the PMRuA blueprint & study path View the PMRnA blueprint & study path Register for Micro-Credential exams here.

Once you pass your Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE), or Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) certification you are eligible to receive a free Palo Alto Networks jacket to showcase your accomplishment in cybersecurity. This is the last week to use promo code FLASH50 on your online proctored exam and save 50%. *Only the first 150 candidates to pass will receive a free jacket while supplies last.* To register for your exam go to Pearson VUE https://lnkd.in/gtUKUjw View PCCSE blueprint & study guide . View PCSAE blueprint & study guide .

The first 300 candidates to pass their Micro-Credential will receive a free MC Polo as a tribute to their dedication to this emerging technology! The PMRuA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-credential Remote user Administrator) and PMRnA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-credential Remote network Administrator) are completely free and available globally 24/7! When taking the learning path and Micro-Credential in Beacon; please use the same email address you used with Pearson VUE when you registered for your certification. This will allow both systems to communicate and sync up with your earned certification. View the PMRuA blueprint & study path View the PMRnA blueprint & study path Register for Micro-Credential exams here.

Set a reminder to take your Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE), or Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) as soon as possible to receive a free Palo Alto Networks jacket!* Today is the last day to use promo code SUMMERCERTFEST on your online proctored exam and save 50%. *Only the first 150 candidates to pass will receive a free jacket while supplies last.* To register for your exam go to Pearson VUE: https://lnkd.in/gtUKUjw View PCCSE blueprint & study guide . View PCSAE blueprint & study guide .

Only 2 more days left to take advantage of our summer certification festival! We are offering 50% off all three of our engineer certifications. Don’t hesitate to add the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE), or Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) to your resume today! Use promo code SUMMERCERTFEST for 50% off your online proctored exam with Pearson VUE through June 30th. To register for your exam go to Pearson VUE here: https://lnkd.in/gtUKUjw View PCCSE Blueprint , Study Guide & FAQs View PCSAE Blueprint & Study Guide & FAQs View PCNSE Study Guide & FAQs

You can join the Palo Alto Networks Credentialed Community for FREE today! If you complete the PMRuA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-credential Remote user Administrator) or PMRnA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-credential Remote network Administrator) you also qualify for a free MC polo* to represent your hard work. *The first 300 candidates will receive an MC polo, while supplies last. When taking the learning path and Micro-Credential in Beacon; please use the same email address you used with Pearson VUE when you registered for your certification. This will allow both systems to communicate and sync up with your earned certification. View the PMRuA blueprint & study path View the PMRnA blueprint & study path Register for Micro-Credential exams here

Happy Summer Solstice! The days are getting longer but our exams remain only 90 minutes! Our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE), and Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) are only discounted for ONE more week! Take advantage of this promo before it sets on the horizon. Use promo code SUMMERCERTFEST for 50% off your online proctored exam with Pearson VUE through June 30th. To register for your exam go to Pearson VUE here: https://lnkd.in/gtUKUjw View PCCSE Blueprint , Study Guide & FAQs View PCSAE Blueprint & Study Guide & FAQs View PCNSE Study Guide & FAQs

Congratulations to Ahmed Wael for sharing this accomplishment! Your Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) jacket will be in the mail soon! When you pass the PCSAE or Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) certification you too will be eligible to receive a Palo Alto Networks Jacket! You can join the certification community by using promo code SUMMERCERTFEST on your online proctored exam to save 50% on engineer certification through June 30th! To register for your exam go to Pearson VUE https://lnkd.in/gtUKUjw View PCCSE blueprint & study guide . View PCSAE blueprint & study guide .

Let’s take a closer look at our new customer-facing Micro-Credentials (MC)! The PMRuA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-credential Remote user Administrator) and PMRnA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-credential Remote network Administrator) are based on the technical administration of SASE technology and are available to take globally online 24/7. MCs are free to access and the first 300 candidates will receive an MC polo, while supplies last! When taking the learning path and Micro-Credential in Beacon; please use the same email address you used with Pearson VUE when you registered for your certification. This will allow both systems to communicate and sync up with your earned certification. View the PMRuA blueprint & study path View the PMRnA blueprint & study path Register for Micro-Credential exams here

You can take 50% off ALL Engineer Certifications through June 30th! Our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE), or Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) are all available to help you advance your cybersecurity career and stand out this summer! Use promo code SUMMERCERTFEST for 50% off your online proctored exam with Pearson VUE. To register for your exam go to Pearson VUE here https://lnkd.in/gtUKUjw View PCCSE Blueprint , Study Guide & FAQs View PCSAE Blueprint & Study Guide & FAQs View PCNSE Study Guide & FAQs

Thank you to all 80+ attendees who joined us last Thursday for an informative webinar on Online Proctoring! Together we reviewed our certification portfolio and dove into how to take an online proctored exam. Congratulations to the ten lucky attendees who won a free exam voucher: Ankit Tripathi, Cesar Miranda, Khushi Kapoor, Manjeet Yadav, Rohit Jawase, Salman Mahaldar, Nelson Charret, Muhammad Aziz, Maurilio Gorito, and Jennifer Jarvi! View the webinar replay here. View the Online Proctoring FAQs here. Register for an Online Proctored exam here.

You read that right- our new customer-facing Micro-Credentials are free! Take the PMRuA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-credential Remote user Administrator) or PMRnA (Palo Alto Networks Micro-credential Remote network Administrator) today and receive an MC polo, while supplies last! When taking the learning path and Micro-Credential in Beacon; please use the same email address you used with Pearson VUE when you registered for your certification. This will allow both systems to communicate and sync up with your earned certification. View the PMRuA blueprint & study path View the PMRnA blueprint & study path Register for Micro-Credential exams here.

Summer Certification Festival is here! Security engineers everywhere can take advantage of this great promo and receive 50% off any of our three engineer certifications. That includes our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE), or Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE)! Use promo code SUMMERCERTFEST for 50% off your online proctored exam through June 30th with Pearson VUE. To register for your exam go to Pearson VUE here https://lnkd.in/gtUKUjw View PCCSE Blueprint , Study Guide & FAQs View PCSAE Blueprint & Study Guide & FAQs View PCNSE Study Guide & FAQs