Put your best foot forward in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity and distinguish yourself from the crowd by being one of the first to attain the new Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Service Edge Engineer certification.   This Specialist-level certification validates that you have the requisite job-ready skills expected of experienced security service edge (SSE) engineers who are responsible for deployment configuration and post-deployment management, configuration, and troubleshooting. Just like all certifications in our rapidly growing portfolio, the SSE Engineer certification was created by a team of highly skilled subject matter experts. The learning path, combined with real-world or on-the-job experience, will equip you with a strong foundation to prepare for the certification exam. Successfully passing the exam and obtaining the certification will demonstrate to your current or prospective employers that you have a highly specific skill set within the SSE domain.   But wait, there’s more! In late January, we will be releasing two additional Specialist-level certifications: the Palo Alto Networks Certified Next-Generation Firewall Engineer and the Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Engineer. Stay tuned after the new year for additional information about these new certifications.   As we release our new, role-based certification exams, we must continually assess the entirety of our certification catalog and retire legacy certifications that contain content and concepts that have been absorbed into the new framework. To that end, the following three certifications will be retired on January 31, 2025:  Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)  Palo Alto Networks Certified Software Firewall Engineer (PCSFE)  Candidates will not be able to take the PCCET, PCNSA, and PCSFE exams after the retirement date; however, all active certifications will remain valid for two years from their date of issue.   Thank you for choosing to be a part of the Palo Alto Networks Certification Program. We are fully committed to providing you with a means to enhance your job-ready knowledge and skills in hopes that it may open doors to exciting new career opportunities. Let’s grow together!    Cortex XDR Prisma Cloud Strata Cloud Manager Strata Logging Service Cortex XSIAM Cortex XSOAR #SASE #SSE

  📣 Exciting News From Our Education Services Department! 📣   We are thrilled to announce our new role-based certification framework! This pioneering development represents a significant milestone in the industry, further cementing our commitment to being the cybersecurity partner of choice.   As cyber threats increase in complexity, organizations need skilled experts to protect their digital assets. The new certification framework has been meticulously designed to match real-world job roles, equipping individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed. By emphasizing role-based certifications, we will enable organizations to build a capable and highly skilled workforce, facilitating the development of a robust security infrastructure.   Over the next several months, we will release new certification exams across our three platform-based certification tracks: Network Security, Cloud Security, and Security Operations.    The new exams that we have released to date are listed below. Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Apprentice Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Practitioner Palo Alto Networks Network Security Generalist Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Generalist Palo Alto Networks XSIAM Analyst Each new exam is complemented by a comprehensive learning path, featuring a blend of instructor-led and self-paced courses, providing candidates with thorough preparation and continual professional development opportunities.   Stay tuned for future exam release information and get ready to elevate your cybersecurity career! Visit us at https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education.     Cortex XDR Prisma Cloud Strata Cloud Manager Strata Logging Service Cortex XSIAM Cortex XSOAR 

  We are thrilled to announce the launch of two new certification exams designed to equip individuals with the critical skills and knowledge needed to embark on a successful career in cybersecurity.   In today’s digital landscape, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high. To address this need, we have developed the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Apprentice and the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner. These exams are tailored for anyone looking to enter the cybersecurity field, whether they are recent graduates, career changers, or IT professionals seeking to expand their expertise.   The Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Apprentice is designed for individuals aspiring to enter the cybersecurity field or transitioning from non-technical roles. This vendor-agnostic certification validates foundational expertise in cybersecurity concepts, network fundamentals, endpoint security, security operations, network security, and cloud security. Learn more about the exam and preparation options in the Cybersecurity Apprentice Data Sheet.   For those already familiar with Palo Alto Networks products and seeking to advance their careers, the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner is the ideal progression. This certification affirms a fundamental understanding of Palo Alto Networks solutions, including the integral components of network security (Strata), cloud security (Prisma Cloud), and security operations (Cortex) platforms. For additional information regarding exam details and preparation resources, refer to the Cybersecurity Practitioner Data Sheet.    Join the Palo Alto Networks certified community today. Register for your exam through Pearson VUE!    Strata Cloud Manager #StrataLoggingService #CortexXSIAM Cortex XDR #CortexXpanse #PrismaCloud Prisma Access Prisma SD-WAN