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  Calling all Cybersecurity Engineers!    Join the ranks of the industry's elite with the new Palo Alto Networks Certified Next-Generation Firewall Engineer and Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Engineer. And guess what? We're offering an exclusive 30% discount when you use promo code LEVELUP30.   The Next-Generation Firewall Engineer certification is especially significant for those who currently hold or were planning to pursue the PCNSA or PCFSE exams, as both those exams, along with the PCCET exam, will be retiring on January 31. The Next-Generation Firewall Engineer is designed to validate your knowledge and skills in deploying, operating, administering, and creating policies for next-generation firewalls within a network security environment.   On the other hand, the XSIAM Engineer certification validates your skills in deploying, configuring, managing, onboarding data, and creating playbooks in a security operations environment using Cortex XSIAM.   To explore these and our other cutting-edge role-based certifications, visit our website at https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification. When you're ready to register for your exam, enter promo code LEVELUP30 at checkout. This discount is applicable to all appointments on or before March 31, 2025.   Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your career!     Cortex XDR Prisma Cloud Strata Cloud Manager Strata Logging Service Cortex XSIAM Cortex XSOAR NGFW 
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🚀 Level Up Your Cybersecurity Career! 🚀   We're dedicated to empowering you with impactful certifications that validate your job-ready skills, drive professional growth, and open doors to exciting career opportunities. It's this commitment that fuels our redesign of the Palo Alto Networks certification framework.   To jumpstart your 2025 professional development plans and goals, we are offering a 30% discount on any of the new Palo Alto Networks certification exams listed below. Go to https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification to learn more about each certification.   Cybersecurity Apprentice Cybersecurity Practitioner Network Security Generalist Security Operations Generalist Security Service Edge Engineer XSIAM Analyst When registering for your exam, enter promo code LEVELUP30 at checkout. This code may be applied to all appointments on or before March 31, 2025 for the aforementioned exams.   Let's embark on this journey together! 💪       #cybersecurity #professionaldevelopment #certification #careeropportunities  Cortex XDR Prisma Cloud Strata Cloud Manager Strata Logging Service Cortex XSIAM Cortex XSOAR #SASE #SSE
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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
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  📣 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 
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  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   
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The Palo Alto Networks product portfolio consists of multiple highly integrated and automated technologies working in unison to prevent successful cyberattacks.   The Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) demonstrates that engineers can correctly deploy and configure Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls while leveraging the rest of the platform.   Palo Alto Networks Education Services is pleased to announce an update to our PCNSE certification reflecting the latest PAN-OS version, 11.0, known as Nova. With this update, the certification exam now covers Firewall Management through Panorama in addition to Next-Generation Firewall.     The following topics will be covered in the PCNSE certification: Core Concepts 12% Deploy and Configure Core Components 20% Deploy and Configure Features and Subscriptions 17% Deploy and Configure Firewalls Using Panorama 17% Manage and Operate 16% Troubleshooting 18%   For more detailed information on what is covered in the exam, please refer to the PCNSE Exam Blueprint: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcnse-blueprint-upcoming.pdf    Prepare for the exam, check out the PCNSE Study Guide: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcnse-study-guide-upcoming.pdf  Learn more about the PCNSE here: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/palo-alto-networks-certified-network-security-engineer
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Find the latest and greatest in cybersecurity technology with Palo Alto Networks.   The Palo Alto Networks product portfolio consists of multiple highly integrated and automated technologies working in unison to prevent successful cyberattacks.   Those who earn the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) certification demonstrate their ability, knowledge, and skills in operating and managing Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls—protecting networks from the ongoing proliferation of cyber threats.    Palo Alto Networks Education Services is pleased to announce an update to our PCNSA certification reflecting the latest PAN-OS version, 11.0, known as Nova. With this update, the certification exam now covers Firewall Management through Panorama in addition to Next-Generation Firewall.   The following topics will be covered in the PCNSA certification: Device Management and Services 22% Managing Objects 20% Policy Evaluation and Management 28% Securing Traffic 30%   For more detailed information on what is covered in the exam, please refer to the PCNSA Exam Blueprint: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcnsa-blueprint.pdf    Prepare for the exam, check out the PCNSA Study Guide: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcnsa-study-guide.pdf    Learn more about the PCNSA here: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/palo-alto-networks-certified-network-security-administrator 
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Get the Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer (PSE): Software Firewall Professional certification and showcase your knowledge and understanding of Palo Alto Networks software firewalls, protecting public and private clouds, virtualized data centers, branch locations, and containerized environments with virtual, container, and cloud next-generation firewalls.   Ensure that you’re safeguarding your private and public cloud deployments with segmentation and threat prevention using your expert knowledge of VM-Series firewalls. Deliver secure CN-Series firewalls for your Kubernetes environments. Protect AWS deployments with Cloud NGFW for AWS delivered as a managed cloud service by Palo Alto Networks. Getting recognized for your knowledge and expertise is only a click away. Get started now: https://beacon.paloaltonetworks.com/student/collection/1179574 
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The PCSAE updated certification exam covers the latest in Cortex XSOAR.   Cybersecurity is an ongoing discipline. As new threats occur, technology shifts, and knowledge expands, Palo Alto Networks ensures that your Cortex® XSOAR security orchestration, automation, and response platform is equipped with the latest capabilities to protect your environment from attacks.     Recent enhancements to the Cortex XSOAR features and capabilities resulted in a revision to the Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) certification, ensuring that you’re getting the most value from XSOAR’s capabilities.   If you've scheduled taking the PCSAE exam on or after August 22, 2022, you will be tested on the most recent Cortex XSOAR features and capabilities. Download the latest PCSAE Study Guide and Blueprint to help you get started.
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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.
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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
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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 
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Happy Father's Day to all fathers!     Check out our LinkedIn post here to learn more.
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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
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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
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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.
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  It’s almost summertime and we are ready to celebrate! Today we are launching a summer certification festival with 50% off all three engineer certifications in June. Take our Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE), or Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) exam today!   Use promo code SUMMERCERTFEST for 50% off June 3rd - June 30th with Pearson VUE.   Special promos and new engagement will be launching every week this summer so keep an eye on our Education Services page to stay up to date!   To register for your exam go to Pearson VUE: https://lnkd.in/gtUKUjw    View PCCSE Blueprint, Study Guide & FAQs.   View PCSAE Blueprint, & Study Guide & FAQs.   View PCNSE Study Guide & FAQs
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This Thursday, June 3rd, we will be hosting a webinar on Online Proctoring (OP)! This webinar is a great opportunity to engage with the Education Services team and learn more about our portfolio as well as the overall OP experience. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free certification voucher. 10 Winners will be notified at the end of the webinar.     Join us on June 3rd at 8 a.m. PST/11 a.m. EST/3 p.m. GMT to learn more.    Register today for the webinar here.   View Online Proctoring FAQs here.   Pre-submit questions here. 
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The Education Services team is excited to host a webinar on Online Proctoring (OP) Thursday, June 3rd!  We will walk through our certification portfolio, information on Online Proctoring with Pearson VUE, exam registration, and the OP experience.     Ten attendees will receive a free certification voucher. Winners will be drawn at the end of the webinar.   Join us on June 3rd at 8 a.m. PST/11 a.m. EST/3 p.m. GMT to learn more.    Register today for the webinar here.   View Online Proctoring FAQs here.   Pre-submit questions here. 
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  We at Palo Alto Networks want to celebrate the brave by discounting ALL certifications by 50% off through Memorial Day weekend! Register today and use promo code WEEKENDPANW50 to receive 50% off through May 31st. Learn more about our certification exams and register here.
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Looking to get certified? Check out the Palo Alto Networks Education Services process!     Learn more about our exams and resources here.   Register for your exam with Pearson VUE here.   Claim your badge with CertMetrics here.   Stay connected on LinkedIn & LIVE.
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  Take advantage of this incredible discount while it’s here. From Wednesday to Friday you can register for any certification and save 40%. Invest in yourself and your career! Take a Palo Alto Networks certification today!    Use promo code FLASH 40 to register by May 14th.  Learn more about our exams and register here.
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From all of us at Palo Alto Networks, we want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in cybersecurity! It is your dedication, compassion, and strength that help make the world a better place. As a thank you for your hard work, we would like to give 5 moms a free voucher to use on any certification within the Palo Alto Networks portfolio. Check out our post on LinkedIn and comment below to enter before 4 pm PST!     Winners will be notified via Linkedin direct message by the end of business day May 7th.   Learn more about our certifications here.
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Don’t hesitate to join the credential community! Today is a great day to take your PMRuA or PMRnA micro-credential and advance your skills in SASE technology. Micro-credentials are free!     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.
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