Next-Generation Firewall
Technical Learning Guide
Prevent attacks with the Strata network security suite. Consistently secure users, applications
and data no matter where they reside.
Grow your next-generation cybersecurity knowledge and experience, using the same courses,
tools and certifications as Palo Alto Networks employee engineers.
DAY 1: START HERE
Sign up for the Sign up for the Become familiar with
Partner Portal Learning Center CYBERFORCE
WEEK 1: PRE-SALES WEEK 1: POST-SALES
NGFW LEVELUP TRAINING FIREWALL ESSENTIALS (EDU-110)
Take the formalized eLearning modules produced Learn how to configure and manage the NGFW.
by Palo Alto Networks. This is the same product 13-hours, on-demand + labs.
training that Palo Alto Networks sales employees Course | Exam
receive to learn our products.
Course
PSE: FOUNDATION
Learn to explain and demonstrate
next-gen cybersecurity to customers.
2-hours, on-demand.
Datasheet | Course | Certification
Recognizing the best-of-the-best from the Palo
Alto Networks partner community; proven partner
PSE: STRATA—ASSOCIATE engineers who put the customer first, are trusted for
their security expertise, and focused on preventing
Everything you need to make customer successful cyberattacks.
discussions more effective through
technical positioning and evaluations;
2-hours, on-demand + labs.
Datasheet | Course | Exam
CYBERFORCE DEFENDER
Get your PSE: Foundation and
a PSE: Associate accreditation
with 5XPs to become a
CYBERFORCE Defender.
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MONTH 1: PRE-SALES MONTH 1: POST-SALES
SECURITY LIFECYCLE REVIEW (SLR) FIREWALL: OPTIMIZING THREAT PREVENTION
(EDU-114)
Run an SLR. Help customers see the real risks and
behaviors on their network. Learn to better configure, manage, and monitor
Guide PAN-OS threat prevention features. 7-hours,
on-demand + lab.
DEMO SYSTEMS Course | Exam
Get hands-on with a demo environment and follow PANORAMA: MANAGE FIREWALLS AT SCALE
a step-by-step guide for a successful demonstration (EDU-120)
for your customers.
Guide | Demo System Get in-depth information on how to configure
and manage your Panorama management server.
6-hours, on-demand.
CAPTURE THE FLAG
Course | Exam
Run your next event to introduce the different
features and capabilities of the Strata NGFW with BEST PRACTICE ASSESSMENT (BPA)
a hands-on competitive twist.
Guide | CTF Game Learn about security policy capabilities, adoption
Heatmaps, and Best Practice Assessments to begin
offering these services to your customers. 2-hours,
on-demand.
Guide | Course | Tool
EXPEDITION
MONTH 6: PRE-SALES
Learn how Expedition’s tools and features automate
PARTNER EVAL SYSTEM (PES) and simplify previously complex operational tasks.
Reduce the time and efforts of migrating from 3rd
Give customers a true ownership experience party firewalls to Palo Alto Networks. 2-hours,
with attached subscriptions, VM-Series, and on-demand.
Panorama licenses. Guide | Course | Tool
Overview | Guide | Tool
IRON SKILLETS
PSE: STRATA—PROFESSIONAL
For faster implementation times, reduced
Demonstrate your experience and configuration errors, and an improved security
mastery of the NGFW by achieving the posture, use these day-one best practice templates.
PSE: Strata—Professional Certification. Guide | Tool
Study Guide | Instructions
CYBERFORCE COMMANDER
Achieve a PSE: Pro certification,
get 10XPs, plus $250k annual MONTH 6: POST-SALES
wins to become a CYBERFORCE
Commander. PCNSE
A PCNSE certified engineer is
an industry recognized security
professional who has the expertise to
design, deploy, configure, maintain,
and troubleshoot Strata.
Study Guide | Instructions
NextWave Partners
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MONTH 12: PRE-SALES MONTH 12: POST-SALES
SECOPS MASTER CLASS TLS WORKSHOP
Learn how to talk to customers about getting This is an invitation-only advanced workshop for
more out of their NGFW. Focus on hardening key partner professional service engineers. 5-Days,
the appliance and using the technology to instructor-led.
dramatically improve security outcomes. Overview | Candidate Assessment
4-hours, instructor-led.
Overview PCNSC
Take this top-level proctored
CYBERFORCE HERO certification after completing the
TSL workshop. A Certified Network
Achieve two PSE: Strata - Professional Security Consultant demonstrates the
certifications or a PCNSE, get 20XP, ability to plan and execute a successful
plus $500k annual wins to become a migration to the Strata next-generation
CYBERFORCE Hero. firewall, as well as a transformation to
Layer 7 protection.
Overview
CYBERFORCE Commanders & Above
CYBERFORCE GUARDIAN
Achieve two PSE: Professional
certifications or a PCNSE, get 20XP,
plus $500k annual wins to become a
CYBERFORCE Guardian.
SPECIAL OPS
COMMANDER or HERO
PSE: Strata - Professional + $250k
RESOURCES
WHAT WHY
Ongoing Enablement
Stay ahead with product innovations with this series of technical webinars.
CYBERFORCE INSIGHTS
Demand Generation
Conduct a lead-gen hands-on workshop for your customers.
ULTIMATE TEST DRIVE
Product Sizing
Easily compare Strata NGFW specs and performances for customer sizing.
COMPARISON TOOL
Services Starter Kit Customers need to be secure. Start here for the best tools, best practices,
TRANSFORMATION SERVICES configuration templates used by Palo Alto Networks Professional Services
OFFERING KIT training, and even starter SOWs.
Deployment Guides
Reduce rollout time and avoid common integration efforts.
REFERENCE ARCHITECTURES
STRATA TECH DOCS Find the latest best practice guides, release notes, and more.
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