Palo Alto Firewall Training Online
Learn how to deploy, configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls in this Palo Alto Firewall online training course. Prepare for new Palo Alto ...
in Palo AltoWhat you will learn?
Introduction to different Palo Alto firewall platform including various management interfaces
Configuring and Managing Palo Alto next-generation firewalls with security policies, NAT, security zones etc.
Understanding the fundamentals of application identification, user identification, content inspection, and threat prevention
Learn how to monitor and analyze network traffic using Palo Alto tools. Explore features like logs, reports, and packet captures
Learn how to set up and troubleshoot secure VPN connections using Palo Alto firewalls
Gain an in-depth knowledge on configuring high availability to ensure the continuous operation
About this course
The Palo Alto Firewall course covers the fundamentals of network security using the Palo Alto firewalls. The online training classes cover theory lessons with hands-on practice labs to strengthen your skill set in Palo Alto firewalls.
"Include both Basics and Advanced Palo Alto Firewall Concepts"!
You will learn how to design, deploy, operate, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto NGFW (Next-Generation Firewalls) by working on real Palo Alto firewalls in virtual labs. The course also prepares students for new Palo Alto certifications like Palo Alto Networks Certified Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Engineer.
"Interactive Sessions - Ask Questions"
Our online class format will give students a classroom experience where they can interact with their Palo Alto-certified instructor, discuss doubts, and get career guidance.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced working professional, this course will teach basic to advanced concepts of Palo Alto firewalls, and provide hands-on experience to make you job-ready on course completion.
Course Highlights
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Foundational Skills for Palo Alto Firewall Training
✔ Basic security concepts
✔ Fundamentals of computers and networks
✔ Basic understanding of IP addressing and TCP/IP protocols
Schedule for Palo Alto Firewall Training
The Palo Alto firewall classes will be held on weekends, with each lasting 3 hours. The entire course will be completed in 5 weeks.
"Suitable for Professionals - Weekend Batches"
The weekend batches support working professionals who might not have time on weekdays or are too tired to focus on the course. Weekend classes will help learners not to miss any sessions and have high energy for better learning.
To know about the next batch starting time, contact our learner advisors.
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Concepts Covered in Palo Alto Firewall Course
1. Firewall Configuration & Security Policies
Learn to configure Palo Alto NGFWs with zones, interfaces, NAT, and security rules to control traffic and enforce policies.
2. Application & User Identification
Understand how to use App-ID™ and User-ID™ technologies to identify applications and users for granular access control.
3. Threat Prevention & Content Inspection
Explore advanced threat protection features, including anti-virus, anti-spyware, and WildFire™ for zero-day threat detection.
4. Traffic Monitoring & Log Analysis
Gain skills in using logs, reports, and packet captures to monitor network activity and troubleshoot issues.
5. VPN & High Availability Configuration
Set up secure site-to-site and remote VPNs, and configure high availability to ensure uninterrupted firewall performance.
Devices You'll Train On
UniNets provides real network devices and a Palo Alto firewall in the course. The devices used in the lab topology are:
- ● Three Cisco routers
- ● One Switch
- ● Two Palo Alto Firewalls
- ● One Window Server
- ● One Workstation with Windows OS
List of Lab Practicals
During the duration of the course, students will practice with the following lab practicals on the Palo Alto Firewall:
- ✔ Basic setup of the firewall
- ✔ Implementation of Zones and Virtual Routes, and L3 Interface
- ✔ Security Policy Implementation
- ✔ Configuring firewall redundancy for High Availability
- ✔ Static Nat Implementation
- ✔ Dynamic Nat implementation
- ✔ Site-to-Site VPN
- ✔ Creating VLAN-based sub-interfaces
- ✔ Deploying the firewall transparently between two Layer 2 devices.
- ✔ Sending firewall logs to an external Syslog server
Who Should Enroll in Palo Alto Firewall Training?
● Network Security Specialist
- ● Network Security Analyst
- ● Network Specialist
- ● Network Security Consultants
- ● Any Network Security Professionals
Why UniNets is the Best For Learning Palo Alto Firewall Online?
UniNets stands out as a top-tier online learning platform for mastering Palo Alto Firewalls, one of the most trusted cybersecurity technologies in the industry. Whether you're aiming to advance your career in network security or specialize in SOC operations and cloud defense, UniNets provides the right blend of practical training and certification preparation.
Here's why UniNets is the ideal choice:
1. Industry-Relevant Curriculum
● UniNets offers comprehensive training that aligns with real-world job roles such as Network Security Analyst, Firewall Engineer, and SOC Specialist.
● The curriculum is designed to build hands-on expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto firewalls.
2. Certification-Focused Training
● You’ll be guided through the preparation for Palo Alto’s Network Security certifications.
● These certifications are highly respected and sought after by employers across industries.
3. Advanced Security Skills
● Learn to work with features like deep packet inspection.
● Gain expertise in intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
● Understand real-time threat intelligence skills that are critical in today’s cybersecurity landscape.
4. Career Boost Opportunities
With the growing demand for certified professionals, UniNets training can help you qualify for high-paying roles.
● Next-Generation Firewall Engineer
● Cybersecurity Consultant
● SOC Analyst
5. Expert Instructors & Flexible Learning
● Courses are led by experienced professionals.
● Flexible online access allows you to learn at your own pace without compromising on quality.
Career Progression After Completing Palo Alto Firewall Course
After completing Palo Alto firewall training, you can join any of the given high-paying job roles.
| Job Role | Experience Level | Average Annual Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Network Security Engineer | 1 – 5 years | ₹5.8 L – ₹12 L |
| TAC Engineer | 1 – 4 years | ₹4.9 L – ₹11.2 L |
| Technical Support Engineer | 0 – 4 years | ₹4.1 L – ₹9.4 L |
| Senior Technical Support Engineer | 6 – 8 years | ₹22.7 L – ₹32 L |
| Staff Engineer | 2 – 8 years | ₹25.8 L – ₹46 L |
| Senior Software Engineer | 4 – 9 years | ₹27.5 L – ₹47.6 L |
Palo Alto Firewall Certifications
Our Palo Alto Firewall training will help you pursue some of these certifications:
| Certification Name | Focus Area | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Next-Generation Firewall Engineer | Deployment, configuration, and automation of NGFW | Network Security Engineers, Firewall Admins |
| Network Security Analyst | Policy creation, object configuration, and centralized management | Firewall Admins, SOC Analysts |
| Network Security Professional | Managing NGFWs and SASE technologies | Security Engineers, IT Admins |
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Requirements
Good understanding and knowledge on TCP/IP protocol suits and OSI layer model
Basic understanding and configuration knowledge of routing and switching concepts
Fundamental knowledge on information security and basic security concepts
Working knowledge on at least any one firewall other than Palo Alto is recommended (Not Mandatory)
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In this session, I will cover "Demonstrate knowledge of firewall management interfaces" including following topics:
✔ Management interfaces
✔ Methods of access
✔ Access restrictions
✔ Identity-management traffic flow
✔ Management services
✔ Service routes
In this session, I will explain about provision local administrators with these points:
✔ Authentication profile
✔ Authentication sequence
In this session you will learn about "Maintain firewall configurations" including following points:
✔ Running configuration
✔ Candidate configuration
✔ Discern when to use load, save, import, and export
✔ Differentiate between configuration states
✔ Back up Panorama configurations and firewalls from Panorama
In this session you will learn about "Push policy updates to Panorama-managed firewalls" with following points:
✔ Device groups and hierarchy
✔ Where to place policies
✔ Implications of Panorama management
✔ Impact of templates, template stacks, and hierarchy
In this session, you will learn about "Schedule and install dynamic updates" with below points:
✔ From Panorama
✔ From the firewall
✔ Scheduling and staggering updates on an HA pair
In this session, I will cover "Create and apply security zones to policies" with following points:
✔ Identify zone types
✔ External types
✔ Layer 2
✔ Layer 3
✔ TAP
✔ VWire
✔ Tunnel
In this session, I will cover "Identify and configure firewall interfaces" with these points:
✔ Different types of interfaces
✔ How interface types affect Security policies
This session will provide clear understanding of "Maintain and enhance the configuration of a virtual or logical router" with below points:
✔ Steps to create a static route
✔ How to use the routing
table
✔ What interface types can be added to a virtual or logical router
✔ How to configure route monitoring
This session will provide you in-depth concepts of "Create and maintain address and address group objects" with following points"
✔ How to tag objects
✔ Differentiate between address objects
✔ Static groups versus dynamic groups
In this session, I will cover "Configure and maintain application filters and application groups" with following topics:
✔ When to use filters versus groups
✔ The purpose of application characteristics as defined in the App-ID database
In this session you will learn about "Develop the appropriate application-based Security policy" with given points:
✔ Create an appropriate App-ID rule
✔ Rule shadowing
✔ Group rules by tag
✔ The potential impact of App-ID updates to existing Security policy rules
✔ Policy usage statistics
✔ Interzone
✔ Intrazone
✔ Universal
In this session, I will cover "Configure Security policy match conditions, actions, and logging
options" with given points:
✔ Application filters and groups
✔ Logging options
✔ App-ID
✔ User-ID
✔ Device-ID
✔ Application filter in policy
✔ Application group in policy
✔ EDLs
In this session, I will cover "Identify and implement proper NAT policies" with given course topics:
✔ Destination
✔ Source
In this session, you will learn about "Optimize Security policies using appropriate tools" with below points:
✔ Policy test match tool
✔ Policy Optimizer
In this session, you will learn "Compare and contrast different types of Security profiles" with given points:
✔ Antivirus
✔ Anti-Spyware
✔ Vulnerability Protection
✔ URL Filtering
✔ WildFire Analysis
In this session, you will learn "Create, modify, add, and apply the appropriate Security profiles and
groups" with below points:
✔ Antivirus
✔ Anti-Spyware
✔ Vulnerability Protection
✔ URL Filtering
✔ WildFire Analysis
✔ Configure threat prevention policy
In this session, you will learn "Use information available in logs" with following points:
✔ Traffic
✔ Threat
✔ Data
✔ System logs
In this session you will learn about "Enable DNS Security to control traffic based on domains" with below points:
✔ Configure DNS Security
✔ Apply DNS Security in policy
In this session, you will learn about "Create and deploy URL-filtering-based controls" with below points:
✔ Apply a URL profile in a Security policy
✔ Create a URL Filtering profile
✔ Create a custom URL category
✔ Control traffic based on a URL category
✔ Why a URL was blocked
✔ How to allow a blocked URL
✔ How to request a URL recategorization
In this session, you will learn about "Differentiate between group mapping and IP-to-user mapping
within policies and logs" with below points:
✔ How to control access to specific locations
✔ How to apply to specific policies
✔ Identify users within the ACC and the monitor tab
This session will teach you about "Identify how Palo Alto Networks products work together to improve PAN-OS services" with below points:
Security components
✔ Firewall components
✔ Panorama components
✔ PAN-OS subscriptions and the features they enable
✔ Plug-in components
✔ Heatmap and BPA reports
✔ Artificial intelligence operations (AIOps)/Telemetry
✔ IPv6
✔ Internet of things (IoT)
This session will teach you about "Determine and assess appropriate interface or zone types for various environments" with following points:
✔ Layer 2 interfaces
✔ Layer 3 interfaces
✔ Virtual wire (vwire) interfaces
✔ Tap interfaces
✔ Subinterfaces
✔ Tunnel interfaces
✔ Aggregate interfaces
✔ Loopback interfaces
✔ Decrypt mirror interfaces
✔ VLAN interfaces
This session will provide you clear understanding of "Identify decryption deployment strategies" with following points:
✔ Risks and implications of enabling decryption
✔ Use cases
✔ Decryption types
✔ Decryption profiles and certificates
✔ Create decryption policy in the firewall
✔ Configure SSH Proxy
In this session you will learn about detained knowledge of "Enforce User-ID" with following points:
✔ Methods of building user-to-IP mappings
✔ Determine if User-ID agent or agentless should be used
✔ Compare and contrast User-ID agents
✔ Methods of User-ID redistribution
✔ Methods of group mapping
✔ Server profile & authentication profile
In this session, you will learn about "Determine how and when to use the Authentication policy" with given points:
✔ Purpose of, and use case for, the Authentication policy
✔ Dependencies
✔ Captive portal versus GlobalProtect (GP) client
This session will help you to define multiple virtual systems (multi-vsys) environment with following topics:
✔ User-ID hub
✔ Inter-vsys routing
✔ Service routes
✔ Administration
This session will provide good understanding of "Configuration of management profiles" with these points:
✔ Interface management profile
✔ SSL/TLS service profile
This lab based session will provide clear understanding of "deployment and configuration of security profiles" with these points:
✔ Custom configuration of different Security profiles and Security profile
groups
✔ Relationship between URL filtering and credential theft prevention
✔ Use of username and domain name in HTTP header insertion
✔ DNS Security
✔ How to tune or add exceptions to a Security profile
✔ Compare and contrast threat prevention and advanced threat prevention
✔ Compare and contrast URL Filtering and Advanced URL Filtering
This session will provide good understanding of "how to configure zone protection, packet buffer protection, and DoS protection" with these points:
✔ Customized values versus default settings
✔ Classified versus aggregate profile types
✔ Layer 3 and Layer 4 header inspection
Learn how to design the deploy configuration of a Palo Alto Networks firewall in this session with these points:
✔ Advanced high availability (HA) deployments
✔ HA pair
✔ Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
✔ Bootstrapping
This session will teach you how to configure authorization, authentication, and device access with these points:
✔ Role-based access control for authorization
✔ Different methods used to authenticate
✔ The authentication sequence
✔ The device access method
You will learn how to configure and manage certificates with below points in this session:
✔ Usage
✔ Profiles
✔ Chains
This session will cover how to configure routing, NAT and site-to-site tunnels with following points:
✔ Dynamic routing
✔ Redistribution profiles
✔ Static routes
✔ Path monitoring
✔ Policy-based forwarding
✔ Virtual router versus logical router
✔ NAT policy rules
✔ Security rules
✔ Source NAT
✔ No NAT
✔ Use session browser to find NAT rule name
✔ U-Turn NAT
✔ Check HIT counts
✔ IPSec components
✔ Static peers and dynamic peers for IPSec
✔ IPSec tunnel monitor profiles
✔ IPSec tunnel testing
✔ Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)
✔ One-to-one and one-to-many tunnels
✔ Determine when to use proxy IDs
In this session you will learn about "service routes and application-based QoS configuration with these points:
✔ Default
✔ Custom
✔ Destination
✔ Custom routes for different vsys versus destination routes
✔ How to verify service routes
✔ Enablement requirements
✔ QoS policy rule
✔ Add DSCP/TOS component
✔ QoS profile
✔ Determine how to control bandwidth use on a per-application basis
✔ Use QoS to monitor bandwidth utilization
In this session you will learn about how to configure App-ID, GlobalProtect, decryption, User-ID with following points:
✔ Create security rules with App-ID
✔ Convert port and protocol rules to App-ID rules
✔ Identify the impact of application override to the overall functionality of the firewall
✔ Create custom apps and threats
✔ Review App-ID dependencies
✔ GlobalProtect licensing
✔ Configure gateway and portal
✔ GlobalProtect agent
✔ Differentiate between login methods
✔ Configure Clientless VPN
✔ Host information profile (HIP)
✔ Configure multip
✔ Split tunneling
✔ Inbound decryption
✔ SSL forward proxy
✔ SSL decryption exclusions
✔ SSH proxy
✔ User-ID agent and agentless
✔ User-ID group mapping
✔ Shared User-ID mapping across virtual systems
✔ Data redistribution
✔ User-ID methods
✔ Benefits of using dynamic user groups in policy rules
✔ Requirements to support dynamic user groups
✔ How GlobalProtect internal and external gateways can be used
In this session you will learn about how to configure WildFire and Web Proxy with these points:
✔ Submission profile
✔ Action profile
✔ Submissions and verdicts
✔ Signature actions
✔ File types and file sizes
✔ Update schedule
✔ Forwarding of decrypted traffic
✔ Transparent proxy
✔ Explicit proxy
In this session you will learn about how to configure templates and template stacks and device groups with following points:
✔ Components configured in a template
✔ How the order of templates in a stack affects the configuration push to a firewall
✔ Overriding a template value in a stack
✔ Configure variables in templates
✔ Relationship between Panorama and devices as pertaining to dynamic updates versions, policy implementation, and/or HA peers
✔ Device group hierarchies
✔ Identify what device groups contain
✔ Differentiate between different use cases for pre-rules, local rules, the default rules, and post-rules
✔ Identify the impact of configuring a primary device
✔ Assign firewalls to device groups
In this session you will learn about how to configure firewalls within Panorama with these points:
✔ Licensing
✔ Commit recovery feature
✔ Automatic commit recovery
✔ Commit types and schedules
✔ Config backups
✔ Commit type options
✔ Manage dynamic updates for Panorama and Panorama-managed devices
✔ Software and dynamic updates
✔ Import firewall configuration into Panorama
✔ Configure log collectors
✔ Check firewall health and status from Panorama
✔ Configure role-based access on Panorama
In this session you will learn about how to manage and configure Log Forwarding with these points:
✔ Identify log types and criticalities
✔ Manage external services
✔ Create and manage tags
✔ Identify system and traffic issues using the web interface and CLI tools
✔ Configure Log Forwarding profile and device log settings
✔ Log monitoring
✔ Customize logging and reporting settings
This session will provide clear understanding of plan and execution of the process to upgrade a Palo Alto Networks system with following points:
✔ Single firewall
✔ HA pairs
✔ Panorama push
✔ Dynamic updates
In this session you will learn to manage HA functions with these points:
✔ Link monitoring
✔ Path monitoring
✔ HA links
✔ Failover
✔ Active/active and active/passive
✔ HA interfaces
✔ Clustering
✔ Election setting
In this session you will learn about Troubleshooting including site-to-site tunnels, interfaces, decryption, routing, general, resource protections, GlobalProtect, policies, HA functions troubleshooting with these points:
✔ IPSec
✔ GRE
✔ One-to-one and one-to-many tunnels
✔ Route-based versus policy-based remote hosts
✔ Tunnel monitoring
✔ Transceivers
✔ Settings
✔ Aggregate interfaces, LACP
✔ Counters
✔ Tagging
✔ Inbound decryption
✔ SSL forward proxy
✔ SSH proxy
✔ Identify what cannot be decrypted and configure exclusions and bypasses
✔ Certificates
✔ Dynamic routing
✔ Redistribution profiles
✔ Static routes
✔ Route monitoring
✔ Policy-based forwarding
✔ Multicast routing
✔ Service routes
✔ Logs
✔ Packet capture (pcap)
✔ Reports
✔ Zone protection profiles
✔ DoS protections
✔ Packet buffer protections
✔ Portal and Gateway
✔ Access to resources
✔ GlobalProtect client
✔ NAT
✔ Security
✔ Decryption
✔ Authentication
✔ Monitor
✔ Failover triggers

is the certification cost included in this training? please contact me I want to join this online training on palo alto asap.
I think its not included, they have also mentioned the same in FAQ. I am also going to join their upcoming back. I have already enrolled. You can directly contact uninets sales team for enrollment.