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Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals
Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

This course is part of Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Taught in English

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James Dalton

Instructor: James Dalton

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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Intermediate level
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9 hours (approximately)
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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.7

(89 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
9 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 6 modules in this course

In the Security Operations Fundamentals course, students will gain an understanding of Security Operations (SecOps) and the role it plays in protecting our digital way of life, for businesses and customers. Students will learn continuous improvement processes to collect high-fidelity intelligence, contextual data, and automated prevention workflows that quickly identify and respond to fast-evolving threats. They will also learn how to leverage automation to reduce strain on analysts and execute the Security Operation Center’s (SOC) mission to identify, investigate, and mitigate threats.

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4 readings

In this module students investigate cybersecurity design models that are used to establish Zero Trust reliance and and compliance with standards such as Payment Card Industry [PCI]. Hands-on practices focus on establishing security policies that define secure authentication and Zero Trust connectivity.

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3 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

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4 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

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5 readings1 quiz2 discussion prompts

Module 5 - Threat Prevention and Intelligence - identifies how successful Threat Prevention is dependent upon real time threat intelligence gathering and analysis.

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3 videos5 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

Module 6 - Security the Future with Cortex - presents Palo Alto Networks Cortex as an XDR - Extended Detection and Response - security solution. The module also examines how data lake collection technologies integrate with machine learning and artificial intelligence threat assessments.

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3 videos4 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

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4.8 (21 ratings)
James Dalton
Palo Alto Networks
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