Step 6: Study for the PCNSA exam

[mdensley]

The Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) certifies that individuals have demonstrated knowledge of key features of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls and can effectively deploy the firewalls to securely enable traffic based on who (users), what (applications), when (time-based policy), and how (content). Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls that are configured correctly enable administrators to prevent successful cyberattacks.

The Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) exam is a formal certification exam that can be attempted by anyone who has completed either the Next-Generation Firewall 10.0 Digital Learning courses, or attended and completed the Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) instructor-led course. The PCNSA exam is based on the current PAN-OS® release.

Study for Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) exam

To prepare for the PCNSA certification, follow these steps:

• Complete the Firewall Essentials training listed above
• Take and pass the Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management assessment
• Review the PCNSA Blueprint and PCNSA Study Guide

Note: Most courses have an assessment OR exam, not both 

After completing the PCNSA exam, proceed to Step 7.

[keo745]

How can I register for PCNSA Exam on Pearsonvue if I don't want to tie my certification to my company's email?

[jorgecrissien]

You should be able to use a personal email. When you go through the registration process within Pearson, it will ask you for information and one piece of it will be email. You can simply use a different email.

[naveen.a.l]

is EDU-210 training enough to pass PCNSA ?