: Learning to manage application-based security rules (App-ID), user-based policies (User-ID), and content-based filtering (Content-ID).
The course is a comprehensive training path designed to take security professionals from foundational firewall administration to advanced network security engineering. While the PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator) and PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) exams were formally retired as of January 31, 2025, and July 31, 2025 , respectively, the training material remains highly relevant for mastering Palo Alto Networks' core Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) technologies. Overview of the INE Learning Path
The INE course, typically led by instructors like , spans approximately 31 hours and 51 minutes . It covers the entire lifecycle of a Palo Alto firewall deployment, from initial setup to complex architectural design.
: Mastering the setup and maintenance of firewalls, including management interfaces and service routes.