When does class start/end?
Class hours may vary, please reach out to contact@ascendientlearning.com if you have any questions.
Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management
Skills Gained Successful completion of this five-day, instructor-led course should enhance the student’s understanding of how to configure and manage Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls....
Read More
$4,995 USD
Duration
5 days
Course Code
PA-EDU-210
Available Formats
Classroom
Overview
Skills Gained
- Successful completion of this five-day, instructor-led course should enhance the student’s understanding of how to configure and manage Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. The student should learn and get hands-on experience configuring, managing, and monitoring a firewall in a lab environment.
Who Can Benefit
Security Engineers, Security Administrators, Security Operations Specialists, Security Analysts and Support Staff.
- Security Engineers, Security Administrators, Security Operations Specialists, Security Analysts and Support Staff
Prerequisites
Students must have a basic familiarity with networking concepts including routing, switching, and IP addressing. Students also should be familiar with basic security concepts. Experience with other security technologies (IPS, proxy, and content filtering) is a plus.
- Students must have a basic familiarity with networking concepts including routing, switching, and IP addressing. Students also should be familiar with basic security concepts. Experience with other security technologies (IPS, proxy, and content filtering) is a plus.
Course Details
Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management
- 1 Palo Alto Networks Portfolio and Architecture
- 2 Configuring Initial Firewall Settings
- 3 Managing Firewall Configurations
- 4 Managing Firewall Administrator Accounts
- 5 Connecting the Firewall to Production Networks with Security Zones
- 6 Creating and Managing Security Policy Rules
- 7 Creating and Managing NAT Policy Rules
- 8 Controlling Application Usage with App-ID
- 9 Blocking Known Threats Using Security Profiles
- 10 Blocking Inappropriate Web Traffic with URL Filtering
- 11 Blocking Unknown Threats with Wildfire
- 12 Controlling Access to Network Resources with User-ID
- 13 Using Decryption to Block Threats in Encrypted Traffic
- 14 Locating Valuable Information Using Logs and Reports
- 15 What's Next in Your Training and Certification Journey
- Supplemental Materials
- Securing Endpoints with GlobalProtect
- Providing Firewall Redundancy with High Availability
- Connecting Remotes Sites using VPNs
- Blocking Common Attacks Using Zone Protection
Schedule
8 options available
-
May 5, 2025 - May 9, 2025 (5 days)
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT Language English Select from 1 options below |9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
-
Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 (5 days)
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT Language English Select from 1 options below |9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
-
Jul 7, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 (5 days)
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT Language English Select from 1 options below |9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
-
Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025 (5 days)
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT Language English Select from 1 options below |9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
-
Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025 (5 days)
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT Language English Select from 1 options below |9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
-
Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 (5 days)
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT Language English Select from 1 options below |9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
-
Nov 3, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025 (5 days)
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT Language English Select from 1 options below |9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
-
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025 (5 days)
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT Language English Select from 1 options below |9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT- Enroll
- Enroll Add to quote
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
What languages are used to deliver training?
Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.
What does GTR stand for?
GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.
How do I find an Ascendient Learning training location?
We have training locations across the United States and Canada - View a complete list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
What does vendor-authorized training mean?
As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?
It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.
How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?
We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.
Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?
Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?
Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.
Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?
We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth. We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.
How do I get started with certification?
Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.
Will I get access to content after I complete a course?
You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.
How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?
View our filing status and how to request a W9.
Reviews
The training was good but needed the basic skills of maximo before getting deep in the configuration of it.
Instructor was great, course was mostly very good except for too much focus on pricing
The class and material is good. I think some of the software needs to be updated.
Quick to sign-up to course, and was able to garner some information from the course.
Provided good amount of material and a great instructor to teach the material.
