Duration
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
5 days
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand how to configure and manage Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls.
- Gain hands-on experience in configuring, managing, and monitoring a firewall in a lab environment.
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- Security Engineers
- Security Administrators
- Security Operations Specialists
- Security Analysts
- Support Staff
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- Basic familiarity with networking concepts including routing, switching, and IP addressing.
- Knowledge of basic security concepts.
- Experience with other security technologies (IPS, proxy, and content filtering) is beneficial but not mandatory.
Course Modules
Module 1: Palo Alto Networks Portfolio and Architecture
- Overview of the Palo Alto Networks product portfolio
- Understanding the architecture of Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Module 2: Configuring Initial Firewall Settings
- Initial setup and configuration
- Interface configurations
- Licensing and updates
Module 3: Managing Firewall Configurations
- Backup and restore configurations
- Import and export configurations
- Configuration management best practices
Module 4: Managing Firewall Administrator Accounts
- Creating and managing administrator accounts
- Role-based access control
- Administrator authentication
Module 5: Connecting the Firewall to Production Networks with Security Zones
- Understanding security zones
- Configuring interfaces and zones
- Zone protection profiles
Module 6: Creating and Managing Security Policy Rules
- Security policy fundamentals
- Creating and managing security rules
- Policy optimization and management
Module 7: Creating and Managing NAT Policy Rules
- Understanding NAT (Network Address Translation)
- Configuring and managing NAT rules
- NAT rule troubleshooting
Module 8: Controlling Application Usage with App-ID
- Introduction to App-ID
- Configuring and managing application rules
- Application usage monitoring
Module 9: Blocking Known Threats Using Security Profiles
- Security profile overview
- Configuring Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, and Vulnerability Protection
- Applying security profiles to policies
Module 10: Blocking Inappropriate Web Traffic with URL Filtering
- Introduction to URL filtering
- Configuring URL filtering profiles
- Monitoring and managing URL filtering
Module 11: Blocking Unknown Threats with Wildfire
- Overview of Wildfire
- Configuring Wildfire analysis
- Integrating Wildfire with security policies
Module 12: Controlling Access to Network Resources with User-ID
- Introduction to User-ID
- Configuring User-ID agents
- User-ID policy enforcement
Module 13: Using Decryption to Block Threats in Encrypted Traffic
- Understanding SSL decryption
- Configuring and managing decryption policies
- Monitoring decrypted traffic
Module 14: Locating Valuable Information Using Logs and Reports
- Logging and reporting overview
- Configuring log settings and forwarding
- Generating and interpreting reports
Module 15: What’s Next in Your Training and Certification Journey
- Overview of further training options
- Information on Palo Alto Networks certification paths
- Resources for continued learning and professional development
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.