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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional

NETWORK-SECURITY-PROFESSIONAL

The Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional certification validates your ability to implement, administer, and maintain Palo Alto Networks network security solutions, including Next-Generation Firewalls and SASE technologies. It is designed for professionals who manage network security operations and want to demonstrate hands-on expertise with the industry's leading security platform. Earning this credential signals that you can effectively protect your organization's network infrastructure against evolving threats.

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6Domains

22Objectives

117Practice pages

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2.1 Explain the function of Cloud NGFWs, PA-Series, CN-Series, and VM-Series firewalls (e.g., perimeter and core security, zone security and segmentation, high availability [HA], security and NAT policy implementation, monitoring and logging)

35 questions · 7 pages

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

2.2 Explain the function of Prisma SD-WAN (e.g., WAN optimization, path and NAT policies, Zone-based firewalls, monitoring and logging)

18 questions · 4 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–18

2.3 Explain the function of Prisma Access (e.g., remote user configuration, remote network configuration, public and private application access, security and NAT policy implementation, monitoring and logging)

31 questions · 7 pages

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

2.4 Explain the functionality of Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager (SCM) for managing Strata and SASE solutions

34 questions · 7 pages

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

3.1 Explain the security efficacy of Palo Alto Networks NGFW and Prisma SASE products (e.g., security and NAT policy, User-ID, App-ID, decryption, monitoring and logging)

23 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–23

3.2 Explain the functionality of Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) components

25 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–25

3.3 Explain the alignment of AIOps to Palo Alto Networks best practices (e.g., dashboards, Best Practice Assessment [BPA], administration)

24 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–24

3.4 Explain how Next-Generation Trust Security (NGTS) supports identity governance, trust relationships, and adaptive security decisions across the enterprise platform

22 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–22

3.5 Identify and describe quantum security risks (e.g., harvest now, decrypt later attacks) and Palo Alto Networks platform capabilities to address them (e.g., post-quantum readiness, hybrid cryptography)

32 questions · 7 pages

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

4.1 Explain the configuration and maintenance of Palo Alto Networks hardware firewalls, VM-Series firewalls, CN-Series firewalls, and Cloud NGFWs (e.g., Security policies, profiles, updates, upgrades)

26 questions · 6 pages

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

4.2 Explain the configuration and maintenance of Prisma Access (e.g., Security policies, profiles, updates, upgrades, monitoring and logging)

8 questions · 2 pages

Questions 1–5 6–8

5.1 Explain the function of Security policies, profiles, and updates in the configuration and maintenance of CDSS

20 questions · 4 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20

5.2 Explain the function of Security policies, Device-IDs, and monitoring and logging in the configuration and maintenance of IoT security

21 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–21

5.3 Explain the function of data encryption, access control, and monitoring and logging in the configuration and maintenance of Enterprise DLP and Enterprise SaaS Security

27 questions · 6 pages

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

5.4 Explain the function of supported products, new device addition, reporting, and configuration management in SCM and Panorama in network security environments

20 questions · 4 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20

6.1 Explain the configuration and maintenance of network security for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid networks (e.g., network segmentation, policies, monitoring and logging, certificates)

17 questions · 4 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–17

6.2 Identify and describe the components used to maintain connectivity and security of remote users (e.g., remote access solutions, network segmentation, Security policy tuning, monitoring and logging, certificates)

23 questions · 5 pages

Questions 1–5 6–10 11–15 16–20 21–23

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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional

NETWORK-SECURITY-PROFESSIONAL free practice questions

1.1 Explain Application Layer inspection for Strata and SASE products

1.2 Explain the functionality of slow path and fast path for packet inspection

1.3 Explain the use of decryption on Strata and SASE products (e.g., SSL Forward Proxy, SSL Inbound Inspection, SSH Proxy, no decrypt)

1.4 Explain the application of network hardening methods for enhanced security on Strata and SASE products (e.g., Content-ID, Zero Trust, User-ID, Device-ID, Zones)

2.1 Explain the function of Cloud NGFWs, PA-Series, CN-Series, and VM-Series firewalls (e.g., perimeter and core security, zone security and segmentation, high availability [HA], security and NAT policy implementation, monitoring and logging)

2.2 Explain the function of Prisma SD-WAN (e.g., WAN optimization, path and NAT policies, Zone-based firewalls, monitoring and logging)

2.3 Explain the function of Prisma Access (e.g., remote user configuration, remote network configuration, public and private application access, security and NAT policy implementation, monitoring and logging)

2.4 Explain the functionality of Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager (SCM) for managing Strata and SASE solutions

3.1 Explain the security efficacy of Palo Alto Networks NGFW and Prisma SASE products (e.g., security and NAT policy, User-ID, App-ID, decryption, monitoring and logging)

3.2 Explain the functionality of Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) components

3.3 Explain the alignment of AIOps to Palo Alto Networks best practices (e.g., dashboards, Best Practice Assessment [BPA], administration)

3.4 Explain how Next-Generation Trust Security (NGTS) supports identity governance, trust relationships, and adaptive security decisions across the enterprise platform

3.5 Identify and describe quantum security risks (e.g., harvest now, decrypt later attacks) and Palo Alto Networks platform capabilities to address them (e.g., post-quantum readiness, hybrid cryptography)

4.1 Explain the configuration and maintenance of Palo Alto Networks hardware firewalls, VM-Series firewalls, CN-Series firewalls, and Cloud NGFWs (e.g., Security policies, profiles, updates, upgrades)

4.2 Explain the configuration and maintenance of Prisma Access (e.g., Security policies, profiles, updates, upgrades, monitoring and logging)

5.1 Explain the function of Security policies, profiles, and updates in the configuration and maintenance of CDSS

5.2 Explain the function of Security policies, Device-IDs, and monitoring and logging in the configuration and maintenance of IoT security

5.3 Explain the function of data encryption, access control, and monitoring and logging in the configuration and maintenance of Enterprise DLP and Enterprise SaaS Security

5.4 Explain the function of supported products, new device addition, reporting, and configuration management in SCM and Panorama in network security environments

6.1 Explain the configuration and maintenance of network security for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid networks (e.g., network segmentation, policies, monitoring and logging, certificates)

6.2 Identify and describe the components used to maintain connectivity and security of remote users (e.g., remote access solutions, network segmentation, Security policy tuning, monitoring and logging, certificates)

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional

NETWORK-SECURITY-PROFESSIONAL free practice questions

Domain 1 · Network Security Fundamentals19% of practice bank · 4 objectives · 104 questions19%

Domain 2 · NGFW and SASE Solution Functionality22% of practice bank · 4 objectives · 118 questions22%

Domain 3 · Platform Solutions, Services, and Tools29% of practice bank · 6 objectives · 156 questions29%

Domain 4 · NGFW and SASE Solution Maintenance and Configuration6% of practice bank · 2 objectives · 34 questions6%

Domain 5 · Infrastructure Management and CDSS16% of practice bank · 4 objectives · 88 questions16%

Domain 6 · Connectivity and Security7% of practice bank · 2 objectives · 40 questions7%