Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks

16 exams available

Palo Alto Networks is the industry leader in next-generation firewalls and cybersecurity, securing over 85,000 organizations worldwide. In 2025, the company transitioned from legacy certifications (PCNSE, PCNSA) to a new role-based framework across four levels and three tracks. The program is one of the most sought-after in cybersecurity.

Common roles

Network Security EngineerSOC AnalystCloud Security EngineerSecurity ArchitectNGFW EngineerXDR/XSIAM Analyst

Certification tiers

Foundational

Professional

Specialist

Architect

Choosing a Palo Alto Networks certification

The catalog covers professional, specialist, entry level certifications.

PCCET (Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician) is the lowest-level exam we list.

At the other end, XSIAM-Engineer (Palo Alto Networks XSIAM Engineer) targets the most advanced role in this vendor's track on the Security Operations path.

Typical roles this vendor's certifications support include network security engineer, soc analyst, cloud security engineer, security architect, ngfw engineer.

Start with the exam that matches the role you want next, not the highest-level certificate available. Each exam page on this site lists the official domains, the pass score and the exam fee, and every exam with free samples links to a set you can work through before paying for the full PDF.

Palo Alto Networks certification exam summary
ExamNameLevelPDF questionsFree samples
PCCETPalo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level TechnicianEntry141free samples
PCCSAPalo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity AssociateEntry27—
NetSec-GeneralistPalo Alto Networks - Network Security GeneralistProfessional23free samples
PCCSEPrisma Certified Cloud Security EngineerProfessional228free samples
PCNSAPalo Alto Networks Certified Network Security AdministratorProfessional364free samples
PCNSEPalo Alto Networks Certified Network Security EngineerProfessional548free samples
PSE StrataPalo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional - StrataProfessional113free samples
PSE-CortexPalo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional - CortexProfessional71free samples
PSE-Prisma CloudPalo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional - Prisma CloudProfessional58free samples
PSE-SASEPalo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional - SASEProfessional84free samples
NGFW-EngineerPalo Alto Networks Certified Next-Generation Firewall EngineerSpecialist48free samples
PCDRAPalo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation AnalystSpecialist91free samples
PCSAEPalo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation EngineerSpecialist132free samples
PCSFEPalo Alto Networks Certified Software Firewall EngineerSpecialist101free samples
SSE-EngineerPalo Alto Networks Security Service Edge EngineerSpecialist40free samples
XSIAM-EngineerPalo Alto Networks XSIAM EngineerSpecialist45free samples

About Palo Alto Networks

Why certify?

Palo Alto Networks certified professionals are among the highest-paid in cybersecurity. The new role-based credentials directly map to job functions, with Specialist-level certs typically commanding 20-30% salary premiums.

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