Palo Alto Firewall: Initial Configuration Guide

Setting up a Palo Alto Firewall correctly is crucial for ensuring network security and optimal performance. The initial configuration involves accessing the firewall, configuring management settings and activating essential security features.

Portfolio Overview

Data Lake, XDR, AutoFocus,  XSOAR

Network endpoints and cloud

Three Pillars are Enterprise, Cloud and the Future

Strata, Prisma and Cortex

Key elements

• Complete Visibility
• Reduce attack surface
• Prevent know threats
• Prevent unknown threats (ML)

Secure the Enterprise

Portfolio of products Strata, VM and CN series, Subscription service, Panorama, Wildfire, GlobalProtect (VPN), Prisma (SaaS, cloud, Access)

Network Security PCNSA (EDU-210)

To know

1. Routing and switching (vlans)
2. IP addressing
3. Basic security concepts

Exam tests/quiz, labs and end of course exam

Palo Alto Network know as PAN

14 modules on the course