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Certified mentors, PAN-OS 11-aligned labs, blueprint-mapped mocks, and interview prep — optimized for real-world success.
Level
Beginner
Duration
8–10 weeks
Delivery
Classroom
Online
PALO ALTO (PCNSE) Certification Training
Introduction
Palo Alto Networks Certification Update – PCNSA & PCNSE Retirement
Palo Alto Networks (PAN) has restructured its certification program to align more closely with real-world job roles. As part of this change, the legacy certifications PCNSA (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator) and PCNSE (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer) are being phased out.
What’s Happening
- PAN has announced that all legacy certifications, including PCNSE and PCNSA, are being replaced with a new role-based certification framework.
- The PCNSE exam has officially retired from July 31, 2025. After this date, candidates will no longer be able to sit for the exam.
- The PCNSA certification was retired earlier — with some sources listing January 31, 2025 as the retirement date under the legacy track.
- Existing certifications earned under PCNSA or PCNSE will remain valid for their standard two-year validity period from the date of achievement.
What Replaces PCNSA & PCNSE
The new Palo Alto certification framework is role-based and focuses on job skills rather than product knowledge alone. Instead of direct replacements, PAN now offers certifications aligned to different professional roles, such as:
- Network Security Generalist
- Next-Generation Firewall Engineer
- Network Security Analyst
These certifications emphasize real-world skills in network, cloud, and security operations, ensuring that professionals can apply Palo Alto solutions effectively in modern enterprise environments.
Training at IP4 Networkers
IP4 Networkers continues to provide comprehensive training on Palo Alto technologies through its Palo Alto PCNSA (Certified Network Security Administrator) Training in Bangalore. Our expert trainers guide you through:
- Firewall administration and device management
- Security policy design and configuration
- Traffic protection and threat prevention
- Hands-on lab sessions with real-world scenarios
- Exam preparation, sample questions, and test strategies
Stay updated with IP4 Networkers for information on the new Palo Alto role-based certification programs and upcoming training batches.
IP4 Networkers delivers Palo Alto PCNSE (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer) training in Bangalore. Learn to plan, deploy, configure, operate, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks NGFW and platform services on PAN-OS 11, guided by certified instructors with real-world experience.
PCNSE Exam Overview
| Exam Name | Palo Alto Network Security Engineer |
|---|---|
| Exam Number | PCNSE (PAN-OS 11) |
| Duration | 80 minutes |
| Questions | ~75 |
| Passing Score | ~70% |
| Price | USD $160 |
| Registration | Pearson VUE |
Recommended Training
- EDU-110 (Strata Associate concepts – optional refresher)
- Firewall Essentials – EDU-210
- Panorama – EDU-220
Prereqs: Solid PAN-OS admin skills; enterprise firewall experience recommended.
What You’ll Learn
Strata platform & NGFW architecture • Traffic flow & session handling
App-ID, Content-ID, User-ID, Device-ID pillars • Decryption concepts
Initial setup, interfaces, zones, virtual routers • HA pairs & path monitoring
Routing (static/OSPF/BGP overview) • NAT (src/dst) and validation workflows
Threat Prevention profiles (AV, Anti-Spyware, Vuln) • WildFire
URL Filtering & DNS Security • SaaS/IoT visibility (where applicable)
Update schedules & best practices
Panorama architecture • Device groups & templates • Hierarchy & policy push
Log collectors & reporting • Shared objects & overrides • Ops runbooks
Admin roles, auth profiles, RBAC • Backups & config lifecycle (running vs candidate)
Log analysis (traffic/threat/system/data) • ACC insights & reporting
Policy test match & rule shadowing • Decryption & SSL issues
Session/browser tools, packet captures & flow basic • Common break/fix playbooks
End-to-end NGFW build • Policy optimization • Threat profile tuning
Panorama push & overrides • Full-length mocks • Review & gap-fix
Exam Blueprint
| Topic | % Weightage |
|---|---|
| 1.0 Core Concepts | 12% |
| 2.0 Deploy & Configure Core Components | 20% |
| 3.0 Deploy & Configure Features & Subscriptions | 17% |
| 4.0 Deploy & Configure Firewalls using Panorama | 17% |
| 5.0 Manage & Operate | 16% |
| 6.0 Troubleshooting | 18% |
Training Options
Live Online Training
- High-quality content by experts
- Lifetime access to recordings
- 24×7 assistance and support
In-Person Training
- Hands-on labs
- One-to-one mentoring
- Flexible schedules
Course Tracks & Fees
Min 17,000.00
Max 30,000.00
| # | Track | Sessions | Days | Mode | Price | Currency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regular Track | 2 hrs per day | Mon, Thu | Classroom | ₹ 17,000.00 | INR | 1 month |
| 2 | Regular Track | 2 hrs per day | Mon, Thu | Live Online | ₹ 17,000.00 | INR | 1 month |
| 3 | Weekend Track | 3 hrs Sat, Sun | Sat, Sun | Classroom | ₹ 17,000.00 | INR | 1.5 months |
| 4 | Weekend Track | 3 hrs Sat, Sun | Sat, Sun | Live Online | ₹ 17,000.00 | INR | 1.5 months |
| 5 | Fast Track | 4 hrs a day | Mon, Thu | Classroom | ₹ 25,000.00 | INR | 15 days |
| 6 | Fast Track | 4 hrs a day | Mon, Thu | Live Online | ₹ 25,000.00 | INR | 15 days |
| 7 | Super-Fast Track | 6 to 8 hrs | Mon, Thu | Classroom | ₹ 30,000.00 | INR | 7 days |
| 8 | Super-Fast Track | 6 to 8 hrs | Mon, Thu | Live Online | ₹ 30,000.00 | INR | 7 days |
Career Progression
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Start — PCNSE CertifiedValidate advanced skills operating Palo Alto NGFW & Panorama.
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Grow — Senior Firewall / Security EngineerOwn deployments, performance tuning, and incident handling.
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Advance — Security Architect / LeadDesign multi-site architectures, integrations, and governance.
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Specialize — Cloud / SASE / SOARExpand into Prisma Cloud/Access, automation and SOC orchestration.
Who Should Attend
- Experienced firewall & security administrators
- PCNSA holders moving to engineer/architect roles
- SOC/NOC professionals expanding to platform ownership
- Consultants delivering Palo Alto multi-site deployments
Exam Strategy
Master policy logic, profile tuning, Panorama hierarchy, and troubleshooting workflows. Practice with test-match tools, captures, and log triage.
Prerequisites
Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto NGFW & Panorama recommended. EDU-210/EDU-220 help accelerate readiness.
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