Palo Alto Network Security Fundamentals (on-demand)
Course Overview
This course provides a deep dive into the technical "plumbing" of secure networks. It moves beyond high-level threats to focus on how data moves across a network and how to build a defensive architecture to protect that data. Students will gain a functional understanding of network protocols, packet lifecycle, and the implementation of Zero Trust principles using Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge).
What You Will Learn
Networking Foundations: Mastery of the OSI and TCP/IP models, including a deep dive into physical, logical (IP), and virtual addressing (Subnetting).
Packet Lifecycle: Trace the path of a packet as it traverses the network and understand how encapsulation and decapsulation work at each layer.
Defense-in-Depth Technologies: Comparative analysis of packet filtering, stateful inspection, and application-aware firewalls.
The "Core Three" Technologies: Introduction to Palo Alto Networks’ signature capabilities: App-ID™, User-ID™, and Content-ID™.
Network Segmentation: How to design and configure Security Zones (Inside, Outside, DMZ) to enforce "Least Privilege" access.
Securing the Perimeter & Edge: Understanding the role of VPNs (IPSec/SSL), IPS/IDS, and the transition to cloud-delivered security via Prisma SASE.
Target Audience
Aspiring Network Engineers: Those looking to build a technical career in network infrastructure.
Security Admins: Professionals responsible for the day-to-day configuration of firewalls and security policies.
IT Generalists: Help desk or systems administrators who need to troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
Course Outline
The Connected Globe: Evolution of network connectivity and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Addressing & Routing: Detailed look at IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, and how routers make forwarding decisions.
The OSI Model & Encapsulation: Understanding layers 1 through 7 and how data is packaged for transport.
Network Security Principles: Moving from legacy "Port/Protocol" security to Identity-based security.
Introduction to Strata (NGFW): The architecture of the Next-Generation Firewall and initial configuration steps.
Cryptography & PKI: The role of SSL/TLS certificates in securing network traffic and inspecting encrypted data.
Cloud & SASE Fundamentals: Introduction to Prisma Access and securing the mobile workforce.
Certification Path
This course is specifically designed to prepare students for the Network Security Professional level of the Palo Alto Networks certification framework. It provides the technical baseline required before moving into specialist courses like NGFW Engineer or SASE Engineer.
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Course Overview
This course provides a deep dive into the technical "plumbing" of secure networks. It moves beyond high-level threats to focus on how data moves across a network and how to build a defensive architecture to protect that data. Students will gain a functional understanding of network protocols, packet lifecycle, and the implementation of Zero Trust principles using Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge).
What You Will Learn
Networking Foundations: Mastery of the OSI and TCP/IP models, including a deep dive into physical, logical (IP), and virtual addressing (Subnetting).
Packet Lifecycle: Trace the path of a packet as it traverses the network and understand how encapsulation and decapsulation work at each layer.
Defense-in-Depth Technologies: Comparative analysis of packet filtering, stateful inspection, and application-aware firewalls.
The "Core Three" Technologies: Introduction to Palo Alto Networks’ signature capabilities: App-ID™, User-ID™, and Content-ID™.
Network Segmentation: How to design and configure Security Zones (Inside, Outside, DMZ) to enforce "Least Privilege" access.
Securing the Perimeter & Edge: Understanding the role of VPNs (IPSec/SSL), IPS/IDS, and the transition to cloud-delivered security via Prisma SASE.
Target Audience
Aspiring Network Engineers: Those looking to build a technical career in network infrastructure.
Security Admins: Professionals responsible for the day-to-day configuration of firewalls and security policies.
IT Generalists: Help desk or systems administrators who need to troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
Course Outline
The Connected Globe: Evolution of network connectivity and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Addressing & Routing: Detailed look at IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, and how routers make forwarding decisions.
The OSI Model & Encapsulation: Understanding layers 1 through 7 and how data is packaged for transport.
Network Security Principles: Moving from legacy "Port/Protocol" security to Identity-based security.
Introduction to Strata (NGFW): The architecture of the Next-Generation Firewall and initial configuration steps.
Cryptography & PKI: The role of SSL/TLS certificates in securing network traffic and inspecting encrypted data.
Cloud & SASE Fundamentals: Introduction to Prisma Access and securing the mobile workforce.
Certification Path
This course is specifically designed to prepare students for the Network Security Professional level of the Palo Alto Networks certification framework. It provides the technical baseline required before moving into specialist courses like NGFW Engineer or SASE Engineer.
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