Overview

The Cybersecurity Essentials PAN9 labs allow learners to gain hands-on practice in evaluating cybersecurity principles and demonstrating how to secure a network computing environment through the application of security controls, using Palo Alto Networks firewalls. While examining strategies for network defense, learners will deploy a variety of security methodologies, as well as technologies and concepts used for implementing secure network environments.

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What You Will Learn

Implement Zero Trust security controls on Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Configure authentication, two-factor authentication, and certificate management
Decrypt SSH and SSL traffic to inspect encrypted threats
Secure endpoints with vulnerability profiles and dynamic block lists
Configure GlobalProtect HIP to enforce endpoint compliance policies

Best For

Learners seeking hands-on experience with enterprise firewall security controls
IT professionals preparing for Palo Alto Networks PCNSA certification
Educators delivering intermediate-level cybersecurity courses with real firewall labs
Organizations training network security staff on authentication, encryption, and threat prevention

Prerequisites

Completion of Cybersecurity Foundation and Gateway courses or equivalent knowledge
Working understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, and basic firewall concepts
Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks firewall interface is recommended

Lab Exercises (12 labs)

#	Title
1	Creating a Zero Trust Environment
2	Configuring Authentication
3	Using Two-Factor Authentication to Secure the Firewall
4	Allowing Only Trusted Applications
5	Managing Certificates
6	Decrypting SSH Traffic
7	Decrypting SSL Inbound Traffic
8	Securing Endpoints using Vulnerability Profiles
9	Stopping Reconnaissance Attacks
10	Using Dynamic Block Lists
11	Denying International Attackers
12	Configuring HIP for Global Protect