Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Online Training

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UPDATED: January 21, 2019

Intermediate

This Palo Alto training course prepares learners to use advanced features on a Palo Alto next-generation firewall. Firewalls control traffic with an Access Control List, but next-gen firewalls control traffic based on the application and deep packet inspection. Palo Alto has a firewall that can dynamically learn about threats across the entire internet. The moment a threat is discovered on the internet, that information is communicated to your firewall.

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What you'll learn

Classifying all applications across all ports
Creating policies that integrate users and devices, not just IP addresses
Filtering traffic by URL, using antivirus and protecting vulnerabilities
Weighing application dependencies in security
Choosing anti-spyware to reduce risk
Integrating LDAP and AD
Using the Application Command Center (ACC)
Configuring management interface, gateway, and DNS
Updating the firewall software

FAQs

What will you learn in this Palo Alto next-generation firewall course?

You'll learn to keep your networks safe and secure against malicious actors with everything there is to know about using Palo Alto's next-generation firewalls under your belt. This is a thorough and comprehensive course that covers what a NGFW even is, to advanced configurations and use cases.

Who should take this course in Palo Alto next-generation firewalls?

Anyone involved with network security at any level should take this course in Palo Alto next-generation firewalls. That's because it's so thorough and so comprehensive that non-technical managers can skip through technical details while security engineers can dig deep. But everyone learns the best ways to keep networks safe.

Is this Palo Alto next-generation firewall training associated with any certifications?

No, you won't be specifically prepared for any particular certification after you take this course on Palo Alto next-generation firewalls. This is a deep dive into actually configuring, deploying and managing NGFWs, and most certifications want a lot more additional, much broader knowledge as well.

What certification should you consider after taking this Palo Alto NGFW course?

Two certifications from Palo Alto will be easier after you take this course: the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator, and the PANC Detection and Remediation Analyst. There's more to know, but a thorough grounding in NGFWs will help you a lot on those certification exams.

Why should you take this Palo Alto next-generation firewall course?

This course on next-generation firewalls from Palo Alto will give you the understanding you need from making wise decisions about or doing hands-on configurations for network security. Keeping networks safe is everyone's job – this training explains one of the most powerful tools available for doing that.

Who is this for?

This Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall training is considered professional-level Palo Alto training, which means it was designed for security professionals. This Next-Generation Firewalls (NGF) skills course is designed for security professionals with three to five years of experience with network infrastructure.

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Study plan

Download the free Palo Alto NGFW study plan to complete this course in about 51 hours.

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