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Palo Alto Networks PCNSE Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Palo Alto Networks |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer |
| Exam Number: | PCNSE |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD |
| Related Certifications: | PCCSA PSE Architect |
| Passing Score: | 70-75% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, Chinese |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75-85 |
| Sample Questions: | Palo Alto Networks PCNSE Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended 8+ months of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls; PCCSA certification is recommended but not required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification |
Palo Alto Networks PCNSE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: SD-WAN and Cloud Security | 10% | - Cloud NGFW for AWS/Azure - Prisma Access Architecture - Prisma SD-WAN Configuration |
| Topic 2: Threat Prevention | 20% | - Security Profiles (Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, Vulnerability Protection) - Zone Protection and DoS Protection - Decryption and SSL Forward Proxy - Botnet and Command & Control Detection |
| Topic 3: Panorama Management | 10% | - Panorama Server Configuration - Log Collection and Reporting - Device Groups and Templates |
| Topic 4: Network Security | 20% | - Zone-Based Security Policies - User-ID and Endpoint Protection - Network Address Translation (NAT) - VPN Configuration (Site-to-Site, GlobalProtect) |
| Topic 5: Core Concepts | 10% | - Palo Alto Networks Portfolio and Architecture - Firewall Configuration and Management - Policy Configuration Best Practices |
| Topic 6: Monitoring and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Packet Capture and Debug Flow - Log Analysis and Reporting - High Availability (HA) Configuration - Performance and Resource Monitoring |
| Topic 7: Authentication and Identity Management | 15% | - Authentication Sequences - Dynamic User Groups - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) - Active Directory Integration |
Everything Candidates Ask About Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer
The PCNSE exam, officially titled Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer Exam, is the qualifying exam for the PCNSE PAN-OS certification, which sits at the Professional level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a Palo Alto Networks career path. It also connects to PCCSA, PSE Architect, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The PCNSE exam gives you 75-85 questions to complete within 90 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer is 70-75%, and the official registration fee is $200 USD. Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: Recommended 8+ months of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls; PCCSA certification is recommended but not required. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
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The current Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer syllabus is organized into 7 exam domains. The first three are:
- Network Security (20%)
- Panorama Management (10%)
- Authentication and Identity Management (15%)
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer Sample Questions:
Question 1
An administrator has a Palo Alto Networks NGFW. All security subscriptions and decryption are enabled and the system is running close to its resource limits.
Knowing that using decryption can be resource-intensive, how can the administrator reduce the load on the firewall?
A. Use RSA instead of ECDSA for traffic that isn't sensitive or high-priority.
B. Use ECDSA instead of RSA for traffic that isn't sensitive or high-priority.
C. Use SSL Forward Proxy instead of SSL Inbound Inspection for decryption.
D. Use the highest TLS protocol version to maximize security.
Question 2
Review the screenshot of the Certificates page.
An administrator for a small LLC has created a series of certificates as shown, to use for a planned Decryption roll out. The administrator has also installed the self-signed root certificate in all client systems.
When testing, they noticed that every time a user visited an SSL site, they received unsecured website warnings.
What is the cause of the unsecured website warnings?
A. The forward trust certificate has not been installed in client systems.
B. The self-signed CA certificate has the same CN as the forward trust and untrust certificates.
C. The forward untrust certificate has not been signed by the self-singed root CA certificate.
D. The forward trust certificate has not been signed by the self-singed root CA certificate.
Question 3
Which conditions must be met when provisioning a high availability (HA) cluster? (Choose two.)
A. Dedicated HA communication interfaces for the cluster must be used over HSCI interfaces
B. Panorama must be used to manage HA cluster members.
C. HA cluster members must share the same zone names.
D. HA cluster members must be the same firewall model and run the same PAN-OS version.
Question 4
The vulnerability protection profile of an on-premises Palo Alto Networks firewall is triggering on a common Threat ID, and it has been determined to be a false positive. The issue causes an outage of a critical service.
When the vulnerability protection profile is opened to add the exception, the Threat ID is missing. Which action will most efficiently find and implement the exception?
A. Review traffic logs to add the exception from there
B. Open a support case
C. Review high-severity system logs to identify why the threat is missing in "Vulnerability Profile Exceptions"
D. Select "Show all signatures" within the vulnerability protection profile under "Exceptions"
Question 5
An engineer is configuring a Protection profile to defend specific endpoints and resources against malicious activity.
The profile is configured to provide granular defense against targeted flood attacks for specific critical systems that are accessed by users from the internet.
Which profile is the engineer configuring?
A. Vulnerability Protection
B. Packet Buffer Protection
C. Zone Protection
D. DoS Protection
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: C,D | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: D |
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