CBT Nuggets-Palo Alto Networks Firewall-By Keith Barker

Keith Barker covers the setup and basic configuration of the Palo Alto Networks Firewall, including interfaces, zones, and many details about security policies. Keith focuses on understanding the concepts, being familiar with best practices, and knowing appropriate information to enable you to work toward the Palo Alto Networks ACE or PCNSE exams.

Palo Alto Networks is an up-and-coming vendor in the network security arena, featuring a great next-generation firewall. This vendor is cropping up in more and more areas, so make sure you are on top of your network security game, and know the details of installation and configuration!

Stepping through the concepts and necessary configuration details, new or seasoned engineers will be able to take the information learned and be able to comfortably implement a Palo Alto Firewall into their network. The concepts and techniques taught in this course apply to both physical and virtual firewalls.

Recommended Experience
Familiarity with networking concepts and basic understanding of security concepts
Recommended Equipment
Either physical (PA-200 or greater) or VM (PA-VM-100 or greater) will be helpful.
Related Certifications
Palo Alto ACE or PCNSE certifications
Related Job Functions
Network security administrator
Firewall administrator
Network security engineer
Keith Barker has been a CBT Nuggets trainer since 2012 and holds a variety of networking and security certifications, including CCIE R&S, CCIE Security, (ISC)2 CISSP, Palo Alto CNSE, and Check Point CCSA