Palo Alto Networks Certification Program

Certification paths

Network Security path:

Architect

Network Security Architect

Specialist path

Network Security Analyst, Security Service Edge Engineer, SD-WAN Engineer, Next-Gen Firewall Engineer

Professional path

Network Security Professional

Security Operations path:

Architect

Security Operations Architect

Specialist path

XSIAM Analyst, XSIAM Engineer, XSOAR Engineer, XSOAR Engineer, XDR Engineer

Professional path

Security Operations Professional

Cloud Security path:

Professional path

Cloud Security Professional

Foundational

Cybersecurity Apprentice, Cybersecurity Practitioner

How To Register For An Exam

Exam appointments may be made in advance or on the day you wish to test, subject to availability. The exam/appointment testing time limit noted on Pearson web pages reflects the total appointment time, including an NDA, exam time, and survey.

Log in or Create an account with Pearson. Please use your Legal name as displayed on your government issued IDs. Please also use your Business email address as your primary address. Not using business email address can negatively impact your company’s partner status. Login to your account, select an exam, select a location, and then register for a seat.

Palo Alto Networks Certification Exams Preparation

The exams are currently computer-based assessments of knowledge and skills. There is multiple choice, matching and ordering questions. For detailed information on individual Certification requirements and available resources to help prepare for the exams, like official available training, study guides, practice test, please visit the Palo Alto Networks Certification web site.

Photo Capture and Digital Signature Requirements

To maintain the highest level of security and authentication, all Palo Alto Networks score reports provided at Pearson testing center will include a photo of the candidate. Test Center Administrators are required to take a photograph of each candidate prior to testing. Candidates who do not wish to have their picture taken will need to contact certification@paloaltonetworks.com 14 business days in advance of the exam.

Testing Center Administrators will also capture Digital Signatures during the sign in process at the testing centers.