Overview
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Understand the architecture and core functionality of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls.
- Configure security, NAT, and application policies to secure network traffic.
- Implement user identification and access control policies.
- Gain hands-on experience in monitoring and managing firewall traffic.
- Analyze and respond to threats using firewall reporting tools.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, IP addressing, and routing).
- Familiarity with network security fundamentals.
- Experience with Linux or Windows operating systems.
- Previous exposure to firewall and security technologies (beneficial but not mandatory).
- Willingness to participate in hands-on lab activities for practical learning.
Course Outline
- Overview of firewall architecture, capabilities, and core functionalities.
- Hands-on labs for creating and managing security and NAT policies to control traffic flow.
- Configuring application-based policies and user identification settings for access control.
- Learning to monitor network traffic, detect threats, and respond to security incidents.
- Exploring firewall reporting tools for network analysis and enhancing security posture.