Mastering Palo Alto Networks: Advanced NGFW & Firewall Security Training

Mastering Palo Alto Networks

Mastering Palo Alto Networks is a practical guide for configuring, managing, and securing networks with Palo Alto firewalls. Covering everything from basic setu...

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Course Overview

Mastering Palo Alto Networks is the definitive guide for IT professionals and security practitioners aiming to gain expert-level skills in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls. Authored by a seasoned security consultant with over 25 years of hands-on experience, this book offers a clear, step-by-step approach to mastering both foundational and advanced firewall concepts.

Whether you're struggling with firewall policy management, VPN configuration, or cloud security integration, this guide provides real-world solutions and best practices. You'll start with the basics and progress through advanced topics—including traffic control, threat prevention, and secure remote access—while exploring on-premise setups and cloud integration with Prisma Access.

Packed with practical examples, troubleshooting insights, and expert tips, each chapter is designed to help you deploy, optimize, and secure network environments confidently. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the skills needed to manage complex security infrastructures using Palo Alto Networks technologies.

FAQ

Network engineers, security analysts, and IT professionals with basic networking knowledge looking to specialize in Palo Alto Networks NGFW deployment and management.

100% online, self‑paced learning with on‑demand video modules, quizzes, and hands‑on labs. You get 12 months of unlimited access to all materials.

Yes. You should have foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, basic routing and switching, and general firewall concepts before starting the course.

You’ll have access to a dedicated online forum moderated by certified instructors, plus periodic live Q&A webinars to clarify concepts and troubleshoot labs.

Yes. After passing all module assessments and completing the final capstone lab, you’ll earn a “Mastering Palo Alto Networks” digital certificate, suitable for LinkedIn and resume inclusion.

Course curriculum

- Course Introduction

Requirements

Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and basic ACLs
Firewall basics: Familiarity with stateful inspection and port filtering
Hardware/software: Any modern PC or laptop with broadband internet
Browser: Latest Chrome, Firefox, or Edge for LMS and lab access
Virtual lab access: Provided PAN‑OS virtual firewall images and Panorama trial license
Time commitment: Recommend ~5–7 hours per week to complete in 8–12 weeks

Outcomes

Deploy and configure NGFWs in virtualized and cloud environments without instructor assistance
Design and implement security policies leveraging App‑ID, User‑ID, Content‑ID, and URL Filtering
Configure VPNs: Establish IPsec tunnels and GlobalProtect SSL‑VPN for remote access
Manage centrally with Panorama: automated device registration, template stacks, and aggregated logging
Optimize and troubleshoot network flows using dynamic/static routing, NAT rules, and high‑availability clusters without supervision
Prepare for certification: Gain the skills needed to confidently attempt the Palo Alto Networks PCNSA exam on your own schedule

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Last Updated
Jun 19, 2025
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