Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
The PCNSA certification validates the knowledge and skills required for network security administrators responsible for deploying and operating Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs). PCNSA certified individuals have demonstrated knowledge of the Palo Alto Networks NGFW feature set and in the Palo Alto Networks product portfolio core components
Enablement Path
This certification has no prerequisites. Recommended training includes the Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) course
Certification Objectives
Palo Alto Networks technology is highly integrated and automated. The Palo Alto Networks product portfolio comprises multiple separate technologies working in unison to prevent successful cyberattacks. The PCNSA seeks to identify people who can operate Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls to protect networks from cutting edge cyberthreats.