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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Exam

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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Exam


The PCNSE certification covers the processes of designing, deploying, operating, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls. Palo Alto Networks technology is characterized by its high level of integration and automation. The product portfolio consists of various technologies operating together to effectively remove cyberattacks. Holding the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification attests that engineers are proficient in accurately deploying and configuring Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, while effectively utilizing the entire platform.


Who should take the exam?

Individuals utilizing Palo Alto Networks products encompass network security engineers, system engineers, systems integrators, and support engineers. There are no prerequisites for obtaining this certification. Recommended training includes completing the Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) course and the Panorama: Managing Firewalls at Scale (EDU-220) course. Additionally, the Firewall: Troubleshooting (EDU-330) course, while optional, is beneficial. Candidates are advised to possess the equivalent of 6 to 12 months of hands-on experience in deploying and configuring the product.


Exam Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

  • Domain 1: Understand Core Concepts 12%
  • Domain 2: Learn how to Deploy and Configure Core Components 20%
  • Domain 3: Understand about Deploying and Configuring Features and Subscriptions 17%
  • Domain 4: Deploy and Configure Firewalls Using Panorama 17%
  • Domain 5: Learn how to Manage and Operate 16%
  • Domain 6: Troubleshooting 18%

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Exam FAQs

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Palo Alto Networks Certification exams are hosted and proctored by Pearson VUE, a third-party testing company. Candidates can visit to Pearson VUE to register for an exam.

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After the completion of your exam, the points you earned on each question are totaled and then compared with the cut score to determine whether the result is pass or fail.

Domain 1: Plan Domain 2: Deploy and Configure Domain 3: Operate Domain 4: Configuration Troubleshooting Domain 5: Core Concepts

The exam consists of multiple choices, scenarios with graphics, and matching questions.

There will be 75 questions which have to be completed in 80 minutes in this exam.

The Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification verifies that a person is capable of designing, deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the majority of Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform implementations. The PCNSE is an expert-level certification that validates your knowledge of the Security Operating Platform, ensuring you can make use of its full functionality to benefit your company and showcase your expertise.

Candidate should have three to five years’ experience working in the Networking or Security industries and the equivalent of 6 to 12 months’ experience deploying and configuring Palo Alto Networks NGFW within the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform.

In the event a candidate fails their 1st attempt to pass any Palo Alto Networks certification exam, Palo Alto Networks requires the candidate to wait 5 business days. If a candidate fails their 2nd attempt Palo Alto Networks requires the candidate to wait 15 business days before than can attempt to pass the exam again. After the 3rd attempt a candidate will be required to wait an additional 15 business days prior to attempting to pass the exam again. If the candidate is unsuccessful after the 3rd attempt, candidate will need to contact certification@paloaltonetworks.com prior to any additional attempts.

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• The first and last name that the candidate uses to register must match exactly the first and last name on both of the IDs that are presented on test day. • All IDs required must be issued by the country in which the candidate is testing. If the candidate does not have a qualifying primary ID issued from the country they are testing in, an International Travel Passport from their country of citizenship is required, along with a secondary ID. • Candidate is required to present two forms of original (no photo copies or digital IDs), valid (unexpired) IDs; one form as a primary ID (government issued with name, recent recognizable photo, and signature) and one form as a secondary ID (with at least a name and signature, or name and recent recognizable photo).

Passing scores for Palo Alto certifications are set using statistical analysis and are subject to change.

If candidate needs to reschedule or cancel their exam, then they must contact Pearson VUE 48 hours prior to the exam appointment. Rescheduling an exam less than 48 hours in advance is subject to the same day forfeit of exam fee.

Candidates can track the expiration date on a exam taken at a Pearson VUE test center by logging into CertMetrics and selecting the Certification page.

ESL Accommodations (30 minutes extension) are automatically granted based on the candidates mailing address.

The certification is valid for 2 years from the time certification is granted.

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