Palo Alto Networks Network Security Professional
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Intermediate Palo Alto Networks certification validating ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks NGFW and SASE technologies. Part of the new role-based certification framework launched in 2025.
What you'll prove
- Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks NGFW security policies
- Implement App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID security enforcement
- Deploy and manage SSL decryption and threat prevention profiles
- Configure and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks SASE and Prisma Access
- Monitor security events and generate reports
- Troubleshoot NGFW connectivity and policy issues
Frequently asked
How much does Palo Alto Network Security Professional cost?
The exam costs $200 USD and must be taken in-person at a Pearson VUE test center as of August 2025.
What replaced PCNSA and PCNSE?
Palo Alto Networks retired PCNSA and PCNSE in 2025 as part of a restructure to a role-based certification framework. The new Professional and Specialist levels replaced them.