Certification Articles

  The Education Services team is excited to host the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Webinar! Learn how this certification can advance your career in cybersecurity by engaging with an expert on the subject.     During the webinar we will walk through our certification portfolio, information on online proctoring, PCNSE exam overview, and practice questions.    Ten lucky attendees will receive a free certification voucher. Winners will be drawn at the end of the webinar. In addition, attendants will get early access to special discounts!   Join us March 18th at 11 a.m. EST to learn more. Register today for the webinar: Registration Link    Click to find the PCNSE Datasheet & PCNSE Study Guide.   Pre-submit question here.

    Advance your career in Cybersecurity and sign up to get certified today! We are offering 40% OFF until 3/19 on our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) and the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certifications!   Use the Promo Code PCNSAPCNSEOP40 to get 40% off Pearson VUE Online Proctored exams taken before April 30, 2021.   Check out our additional resources here: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqVj

    Throughout the month of March, Palo Alto Networks Education Services will be hosting webinars on our engineer level exams, PCCSE, PCSAE, & PCNSE! Webinar attendees will get a chance to win giveaways and promotions!   To learn more about PCCSE, PCSAE, and PCNSE stay tuned for those webinar announcements!   To register to take an exam go here: https://lnkd.in/gtUKUjw  For exam preparation material including Study Guides and Blueprints please go here: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqVj

  Enhance your skills and advance your career by becoming part of the Palo Alto Networks certified security community today!    We are offering 40% off PCNSA & PCNSE with Pearson VUE Online Proctoring until March 19! Use the Promo Code PCNSAPCNSEOP40 to schedule and take your exam before April 30, 2021! We have many resources available to help you be successful, which can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqVj

  Get certified and validate your knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Palo Alto Networks network security technology with the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) and the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certifications!    We are offering 40% until 3/19/21 off PCNSA and PCNSE. Use the Promo Code PCNSAPCNSEOP40 to get 40% off Pearson VUE Online Proctored exams taken before April 30, 2021. We have many resources available to help you be successful, which can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqVj

Only a few days left to take advantage of 50% off your Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) certification exam with Pearson VUE Online Proctoring. Use code PCCETOP50 by February 28, 2021!     Validate your knowledge of industry recognized cybersecurity and network security concepts as well as various cutting-edge advancements across all Palo Alto Networks technologies! To prepare for your exam, you can find resources and information here: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqVj   To learn about virtual testing rooms, visit the OnVUE website: https://lnkd.in/gCYJjqV

  Palo Alto Networks Community! Get certified today and validate your knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Palo Alto Networks network security technology!    We are offering 40% until 3/19/21 off the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) and the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certifications.    Please use the Promo Code PCNSAPCNSEOP40 to get 40% off Pearson VUE Online Proctored exams taken before April 30, 2021.  We have many resources available to help you prepare, including the Blueprint and Study Guide. That information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqVj

  Start preparing today for the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) certification. We have many resources available to help you prepare, including the Blueprint and Study Guide. That information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqVj   Validate your knowledge of industry recognized cybersecurity and network security concepts as well as various cutting-edge advancements across all Palo Alto Networks technologies!   Get certified and take 50% off your exam with Pearson VUE Online Proctoring by using code PCCETOP50 by February 28, 2021!   To learn about virtual testing rooms, visit the OnVUE website: https://lnkd.in/gCYJjqV

  We are giving 50% off PCNSA, PCCSE, PCSAE, PCNSE certifications for 72 hours only.   Here is how the code works:  Between now, February 10 & Friday, February 12 at midnight EST go to  https://home.pearsonvue.com/paloaltonetworks and register for your online proctored exam using PROMO code Flash50. When using the code you can schedule to take your exam between now and April 30, 2021. You have to register and use the code in this 72 hour window!    Don’t miss out on this special discount!!  For exam preparation material including Study Guides and Blueprints please go here: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqVj

  The Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET), our portfolio foundational certification, is now available for testing. Be the first to certify!    PCCET is a knowledge-based certification on the fundamentals of cybersecurity that will stand as the entry point in accessing the entire Palo Alto Networks credentialing portfolio. This certification will assess knowledge of firewalls, cloud, and automation functionalities of Strata, Prisma, and Cortex.    Take 50% off your exam with Pearson VUE Online Proctoring, use promo code PCCETOP50 to schedule and take the exam until February 28, 2021!    Start preparing today:  Review the Datasheet, Blueprint, & Study Guide: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification  Take the Digital Learning available: https://beacon.paloaltonetworks.com/student/collection/737796-palo-alto-networks-certified-cybersecurity-entry-level-technician-pccet?sid=33483673&sid_i=0  Be one of the first to certify, register today!

  Display your Palo Alto Networks Certification Digital Badge!   Showcase your achievements by displaying the Palo Alto Networks digital badge when you get certified for PCCET, PCCSA, PCNSA, PCNSE, PCSAE, or PCCSE. You can display the badge on social media sites like Facebook and LinkedIn and can also add the badge to your email signature.  To learn about how to claim your badge once you pass a certification, please view https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/palo-alto-networks-badging-quick-start-guide.pdf

  Become Palo Alto Networks certified or recertify your current credential(s) by taking 50% off all certifications through the month of January. Use the promo codes below to schedule and take your exam before January 31, 2021.    PCCSAOP50 PCCETOP50 (discount available until February 28, 2021) PCNSAOP50 PCCSEOP50 PCSAEOP50 PCNSEOP50   To learn about virtual testing rooms, visit the OnVUE website: https://lnkd.in/gCYJjqV   For information on how to prepare for your exams, go to: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqVj

  REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR PCCET!    Register today for the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET). Individuals can take the PCCET exam starting January 31, 2021. Take 50% off your exam with Pearson VUE Online Proctoring, use promo code PCCETOP50 to schedule and take the exam until February 28, 2021!    Start preparing today:  Review the Datasheet, Reference Guide, Blueprint, & Cybersecurity Survival Guide: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification  Take the Digital Learning available: https://beacon.paloaltonetworks.com/student/path/668040-palo-alto-networks-certified-cybersecurity-associate-pccsa  Be one of the first to certify, register today!

  Kick off the new year with new goals and new accomplishments. What better way to start 2021 than to get certified! Become Palo Alto Networks certified or recertify your current credential by taking 50% off all certifications through the month of January. Use the promo codes below to schedule and take your exam before January 31, 2021.    PCCSAOP50 PCCETOP50 (discount available until February 28, 2021) PCNSAOP50 PCCSEOP50 PCSAEOP50 PCNSEOP50   To learn about virtual testing rooms, visit the OnVUE website: https://lnkd.in/gCYJjqV   For information on how to prepare for your exams, go to: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqV

  Palo Alto Networks Community we need your insights and representation!    The deadline has been extended for the 14th annual Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Survey.    Be a part of the discussion and take this 15-25 minute survey.  https://globalknowledge.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50dnyOoqfHmxbJH?RefID=A52    We greatly appreciate your time so we continue to keep Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Certification in the forefront of Information Technology!

  Registration opens soon for the new foundational certification, the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) launching January 31, 2021.    With this new certification, brings the end of our existing entry-level certification, Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA). PCCSA is available now and will be delivered until January 30, 2021. PCCSA certified individuals will have their credentialing status grandfathered into the upgraded PCCET certification framework until their current PCCSA certification expires.   Don’t miss out on a final opportunity to take PCCSA! To read the full announcement click here https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/certification-articles/palo-alto-networks-certified-cybersecurity-entry-level/ta-p/357940

  COMING SOON   Join Palo Alto Networks Education Services for Fireside Chats with Sr. Director and Head of Global Enablement Prameet Chhabra! Coming up we will talk with Prameet about training and certification, ATP and Academy engagement, and the future of the Palo Alto Networks Education Services Portfolio!   Take 50% off our new certifications via Pearson Vue Online Proctoring: Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) certification and Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE). When registering enter the promo codes below PCCSEOP50 & PCSAEOP50.

  Give yourself the gift of certification! Take 50% off our new certifications via Pearson Vue Online Proctoring: Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) certification and Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE). When registering enter the promo codes below:    PCCSE: PCCSEOP50  PCSAE: PCSAEOP50    Do you already have a Palo Alto Networks Certification? Display your badge on your Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter account by following the steps here https://lnkd.in/g2AzFss   To learn about virtual testing rooms, visit the OnVUE website: https://lnkd.in/gCYJjqV For information on how to prepare for your exams, go to: https://lnkd.in/gNcKqVj

  Palo Alto Networks Education Services would like you to take the 14th annual Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Survey. This is the largest study of industry salaries, certifications, skills and more. The survey results help us understand IT professionals and organizations so that we can make decisions that meet the needs of the IT Community.    Be a part of the discussion and take this 15-25 minute survey.  https://globalknowledge.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50dnyOoqfHmxbJH?RefID=A52    We greatly appreciate your time so we continue to keep Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Certification in the forefront of Information Technology!

  Your voice is important to us. Palo Alto Networks Education Services would like you to take the 14th annual Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Survey. This is the largest study of industry salaries, certifications, skills and more. The survey results help us understand IT professionals and organizations so that we can make decisions that meet the needs of the IT Community.    Be a part of the discussion and take this 15-25 minute survey.  https://globalknowledge.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50dnyOoqfHmxbJH?RefID=A52    We greatly appreciate your time so we continue to keep Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Certification in the forefront of Information Technology!

  The Palo Alto Networks Education Services launched today two new certifications to our role-based certification portfolio for professionals to validate their knowledge, skills, and abilities in Cloud Security and Security Operations Center Automation. The Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) certification and the Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) certification are now available!    Be the first to certify with these two new certifications! Cybersecurity is a fast-changing industry where skills need to be constantly updated and the PCCSE and PCSAE will validate and showcase the knowledge, skills, and abilities of various parts of the Palo Alto Networks product portfolio while aligning you with the global cybersecurity industry leader.   Take 50% off PCCSE and PCSAE until January 31, 2021 use promo codes PCCSEOP50 and PCSAEOP50 to schedule your exam using Pearson Vue Online Proctoring. Register here: https://home.pearsonvue.com/paloaltonetworks.   We have several resources available to help you prepare for the exams:   PCCSE Resources:  PCCSE Datasheet  PCCSE Blueprint PCCSE FAQ PCCSE Study Guide  Register here    PCSAE Resources:  PCSAE Datasheet PCSAE Blueprint PCSAE FAQ PCSAE Study Guide  Register here    PCCSE & PCSAE Webinar Replay

  Palo Alto Networks Launches New Certifications November 30, 2020!   Registration is open for Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) and Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) that will officially launch on November 30! Be the first to certify. For registration and other resources, follow the links below.    PCCSE Resources:  PCCSE Datasheet  PCCSE Blueprint PCCSE FAQ PCCSE Study Guide  Register here    PCSAE Resources:  PCSAE Datasheet PCSAE Blueprint PCSAE FAQ PCSAE Study Guide  Register here    PCCSE & PCSAE Webinar Replay

  Palo Alto Networks Education Services would like you to take the 14th annual Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Survey. This is the largest study of industry salaries, certifications, skills and more. The survey results help us understand IT professionals and organizations so that we can make decisions that meet the needs of the IT Community.    Be a part of the discussion and take this 15-25 minute survey.  https://globalknowledge.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50dnyOoqfHmxbJH?RefID=A52    We greatly appreciate your time so we continue to keep Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Certification in the forefront of Information Technology!

  What: Introducing the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician!   The Palo Alto Networks Education Services team is excited to announce the new and improved foundational certification, the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET). This certification is designed for students, technical professionals, and non-technical professionals interested in validating comprehensive knowledge on current cybersecurity tenets. The PCCET will replace the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA). The PCCSA will be delivered until January 31, 2021. The PCCET will include next-level upgrades to encompass knowledge of the various cutting-edge advancements across all Palo Alto Networks technologies. PCCET registration opens January 1, 2021 and is available January 31, 2021.    PCCSA certified individuals will have their credentialing status grandfathered into the upgraded PCCET certification framework. When their current PCCSA certification expires, individuals will need to take and pass the new exam to recertify as a PCCET or take a higher level certification exam.   Why: Broadening the Scope with a New Credential   As we grow our portfolio, it’s essential that our foundational certification reflect changes in technology. The renamed PCCET is a knowledge-based certification on the fundamentals of cybersecurity that will stand as the entry point in accessing the entire Palo Alto Networks credentialing portfolio. While the previous version was focused solely on Strata (Firewall), this upgraded certification will assess the individual’s knowledge of firewalls as well as the cloud and automation functionalities of Prisma and Cortex. Additionally, as the cybersecurity landscape gets more complex, Palo Alto Networks Education Services has taken steps to align with industry standards following the NIST/NICE (National Institute of Standards and Technology/National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) workforce framework.    How: Start Preparing Today   To start preparing for the exam today individuals can:  Review the PCCET Blueprint & PCCET Datasheet Take the Digital Learning available to prepare for PCCET Introduction to Cybersecurity - www.paloaltonetworks.com/EDU-001 Fundamentals of Network Security - www.paloaltonetworks.com/EDU-010 Fundamentals of Cloud Security - www.paloaltonetworks.com/EDU-040 Fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC) - www.paloaltonetworks.com/EDU-070 Review the Cybersecurity Survival Guide Attend the Webinar to review the Blueprint and learn more about PCCET on November 4th (registration details coming soon)! Register for the exam starting January 1  The current PCCSA exam will be delivered until January 31. Certify today!    Follow Palo Alto Networks Education Services on LinkedIn and Live for up-to-date announcements! Thank you for your interest in the Palo Alto Networks Certifications!   When: Important Dates   The PCCET will be launching on January 31, 2021. Individuals will be able to register to take the exam on January 1, 2021. For more information on the PCCET, we are pleased to host a webinar on November 4, 2020 with further details and the chance to ask questions. New educational resources will also be made available in November with more information on how to prepare for the updated exam. Interested candidates can take the beta exam at the Palo Alto Networks Ignite conference.    We recognize the critical importance of updating our certifications for candidates and employers to reflect the latest technologies. Upgrading our foundational certification allows us to keep up with the needs of the changing market. Stay tuned for more information on our latest PCCET exam!

  Palo Alto Networks Launches New Certifications November 30, 2020! Registration opens November 1, 2020!    Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)  Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE)    As the world’s leading cybersecurity company, Palo Alto Networks gives customers the power to protect billions of people worldwide. We believe that having skilled cybersecurity professionals is a critical part of protecting our digital way of life and ensuring each day is safer and more secure than the one before.  To that, the Palo Alto Networks Education Services team is excited to announce the addition of  two new certifications to our role-based certification portfolio for professionals to validate their skills in the roles of Cloud Security and Security Operations Center Automation.  What is new?   Prisma Certified Cloud  Security Engineer As we move to a cloud-centric future this will be an essential certification for the industry. As more and more of our customers move their workloads to the cloud, securing those workloads and staying in compliance with the use of data in the cloud becomes paramount to their success. In order to complete their journey to the cloud, our customers will be looking for professionals with skills both in cloud technology and cybersecurity. Our PCCSE certification is a resume-worthy credential that validates that candidates possess those skills, making them incredibly marketable in the industry.  This certification validates the knowledge, skills and abilities required to onboard, deploy and administer all aspects of Prisma™ Cloud technology.  Prisma Cloud is the industry’s broadest security and compliance coverage—for applications, data, and the entire cloud native technology stack—throughout the development lifecycle and across multi and hybrid cloud environments.  According to CyberSeek, positions requiring public cloud security skills remain open around 79 days—longer than those for any other IT skills. The PCCSE cloud certification is a step forward in demonstrating you have the right skills for a cloud-security future.     Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer This certification is the first of its kind and represents a huge milestone in validating the knowledge and skills of autonomous security operations professionals.   As adversaries are becoming more sophisticated in launching automated attacks, protection against those attacks needs be upleveled with the use of automation technology. Building skills in AI and ML security tools becomes a must in next-generation security operations and automation. Implementation of security automation and orchestration are now essential to combat security threats. Gartner predicts that by 2021, 70% of enterprise organizations with a dedicated security operations center (SOC) will have security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) capabilities.    Palo Alto Networks delivers the most comprehensive product portfolio for security operations, empowering enterprises with the best-in-class detection, investigation, automation and response capabilities on your journey to an autonomous SOC. Cortex™ XSOAR is the industry’s only extended security orchestration, automation and response platform with native threat intelligence management.   The PCSAE certification ensures security operations professionals have proven skills to implement Palo Alto Networks' next generation security offering, Cortex XSOAR, to effectively and efficiently manage security operations of the future and reduce overall security risks. This certification validates that security engineers can develop, analyze and administer security in an automated manner via Cortex™ XSOAR technology.  Benefits of Our Certifications Cybersecurity is a fast-changing industry where skills need to be constantly updated. Certifications ensure teams are equipped with the right skills to meet the greatest security challenges. Certifications validate and showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Palo Alto Networks product portfolio and align you with the global cybersecurity industry leader. Our certifications are recognized globally and cover the latest innovations and advances in cybersecurity technology. How can I learn more? The certification Datasheets and Blueprints are available now: PCSAE PCSAE Datasheet PCSAE Blueprint PCSAE FAQ   PCCSE PCCSE Datasheet PCCSE Blueprint PCCSE FAQ Visit the Live Education Page for upcoming updates!   

Get certified with the latest certifications offered by Palo Alto Networks.     Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader producing technologies at the forefront of securing the cloud and the future. With our newest certifications, you have the opportunity to verify your knowledge, skills, and abilities of the most advanced technologies in the cybersecurity landscape.   We are excited to showcase the Learning Paths that align with our certifications. The Palo Alto Networks Global Enablement team has developed roadmaps to help you better understand the training and certification process. Read more to find out how you can become a Palo Alto Networks certified cybersecurity professional.   Prisma Cloud Learning Path   Palo Alto Networks Education Services team is excited to launch a new certifications for professionals to validate their skills in the roles of Cloud Security: the Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE) certification. The PCCSE certification will be available November 30, 2020 and we have resources to start preparing for the exam today!    The PCCSE is an advanced certification that covers Prisma Cloud Monitoring and Securing, Prisma Cloud Onboarding and Operationalizing, and Prisma Cloud RQL. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud platform offers the industry’s broadest security and compliance coverage for applications, data, and the entire cloud native technology stack. The PCCSE certification validates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to onboard, deploy, and administer all aspects of Prisma Cloud. The PCCSE certified individual demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud technology and resources.   Click on the following links to access:  Prisma Cloud Monitoring and Securing (http://www.paloaltonetworks.com/EDU-150) Prisma Cloud Onboarding and Operationalizing (http://www.paloaltonetworks.com/EDU-152) Prisma Cloud RQL (http://www.paloaltonetworks.com/EDU-154)     Cortex Learning Path   Palo Alto Networks Education Services team is excited to launch a new certifications for professionals to validate their skills in the roles of Cloud Security: the Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) certification. The PCSAE certification will be available November 30, 2020 and there are many resources available for exam preparation.    The PCSAE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer) is an advanced level certification that covers Fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC), Introduction to Cortex XSOAR, Cortex XSOAR Admin Training, Cortex XSOAR Analyst Training, and Cortex XSOAR SOAR Engineer Training. The PCSAE certification validates the knowledge and skills required to develop, analyze, and administer our Cortex XSOAR security orchestration, automation, and response platform with native threat intelligence management. The PCSAE certified individual demonstrates understanding of the utility of out-of-the-box and custom playbooks and integrations while identifying customer processes automated and customized through XSOAR.       Click on the following links to access:  Fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC) https://beacon.paloaltonetworks.com/student/collection/669621-introduction-to-security-operations-center  Cortex XSOAR: Introduction to Cortex XSOAR https://beacon.paloaltonetworks.com/student/collection/666206/path/828242 Cortex XSOAR: Admin Training https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/edu-182 Cortex XSOAR: Analyst Training https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/edu-184 Cortex XSOAR: SOAR Engineer Training https://beacon.paloaltonetworks.com/student/collection/666206/path/741516