What Will You Learn?

• 1. **Introduction to Palo Alto Networks**: Understand the architecture, features, and capabilities of Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewall (NGFW) and security platform.
• 2. **PAN-OS Configuration**: Learn how to configure and manage the Palo Alto Networks operating system (PAN-OS), including interfaces, zones, and security policies.
• 3. **Security Policies**: Configure security policies to control traffic flow and enforce security rules based on applications, users, and content.
• 4. **User-ID and Authentication**: Implement User-ID features to identify and control user access to network resources based on user identity and group membership.
• 5. **Application Control**: Utilize application-based policies to allow, deny, or limit access to specific applications and services on the network.
• 6. **Content-ID and Threat Prevention**: Implement content inspection policies using Threat Prevention features to detect and block known and unknown threats, including viruses, malware, and exploits.
• 7. **URL Filtering and SSL Decryption**: Configure URL filtering policies to control web access and enforce acceptable use policies. Implement SSL decryption to inspect encrypted traffic for threats and enforce security policies.
• 8. **VPN Configuration**: Configure Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels and GlobalProtect VPN client to securely connect remote users and branch offices to the corporate network.
• 9. **High Availability and Redundancy**: Implement high availability (HA) and redundancy features to ensure continuous availability and reliability of Palo Alto Networks security appliances.
• 10. **Monitoring and Reporting**: Utilize monitoring tools and reports to analyze network traffic, track security events, and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• 11. **Log Forwarding and Integration**: Configure log forwarding to external systems and integrate Palo Alto Networks security appliances with security information and event management (SIEM) solutions for centralized monitoring and analysis.
• 12. **Best Practices and Security Recommendations**: Learn best practices for securing network infrastructure, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.