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Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner

CYBERSECURITY-PRACTITIONER

The Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner certification validates your understanding of core cybersecurity concepts and your ability to apply Palo Alto Networks solutions in real-world scenarios. Designed for individuals entering the field or advancing within a Palo Alto Networks program, this credential demonstrates foundational knowledge across network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and security operations. Earning it signals that you are ready to contribute to a security team with a solid grasp of the fundamentals.

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6Domains

38Objectives

219Practice pages

1030Free questions

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2.1 Describe key characteristics of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

23 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–23

2.2 Explain the function of stateless firewalls and next-generation firewalls (NGFWs)

22 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–22

2.3 Explain the purpose of microsegmentation

27 questions · 6 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–27

2.4 Explain the purpose and function of common network security technologies

44 questions · 9 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–40 41–44

2.5 Explain the limitations of signature-based network protection

29 questions · 6 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–29

2.6 Identify and describe the deployment options for NGFWs for networks operation on both bare metal and virtualized architectures

19 questions · 4 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–19

2.7 Identify and describe cybersecurity concerns unique to Operation Technology (OT) and internet of things (IoT) devices

15 questions · 3 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15

2.8 Identify and describe Palo Alto Networks Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS)

31 questions · 7 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–31

2.9 Explain the security function of Precision AI

24 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–24

4.1 Identify and describe major cloud architectures and topologies

22 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–22

4.3 Identify and describe technologies used to secure cloud environments (e.g. CSPM, CWPP)

25 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25

4.4 Identify and describe the functions of a Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

22 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–22

4.5 Explain the features and functionality of Cortex Cloud

35 questions · 7 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35

5.1 Identify and explain Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

36 questions · 8 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35 36–36

5.2 Explain the limitations of signature-based anti-malware software

19 questions · 4 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–19

5.3 Explain the concept of User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

32 questions · 7 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–32

5.4 Explain endpoint detection and response (EDR) and extended detection and response (XDR)

29 questions · 6 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–29

5.5 Explain Behavioral Threat Prevention

30 questions · 6 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30

5.6 Identify and describe cybersecurity threats mitigated by the following endpoint security technologies

30 questions · 6 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30

5.7 Explain the features and functionality of Cortex XDR

26 questions · 6 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–26

6.1 Identify and describe key characteristics of threat hunting

34 questions · 7 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–34

6.2 Explain the process and outcomes of incident response

14 questions · 3 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–14

6.3 Explain the functions of a security information and event management (SIEM) platform

30 questions · 6 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30

6.4 Explain the functions of security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR)

35 questions · 7 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–35

6.5 Explain the function of an Attack Surface Management (ASM) platform

27 questions · 6 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–27

6.6 Explain the features and functionality of Cortex solutions

34 questions · 7 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–30 31–34

6.7 Identify and describe the services provided by Unit 42

28 questions · 6 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25 26–28

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