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PALO ALTO NETWORKS FIREWALL

The Palo Alto Networks Firewall Syllabus focuses on configuring, managing, and securing networks using Palo Alto firewall technologies. It covers core concepts such as firewall setup, security policies, threat prevention, network monitoring, and advanced security features. This training is important because firewalls are critical for protecting organizational networks from cyber threats and unauthorized access. It is ideal for network engineers, security professionals, system administrators, and IT beginners who want to build a career in network security and firewall management.

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50,000+ English 30 hours Weekdays / Weekends Classroom / Online / Corporate

Online / Classroom

IT Training Programme

Duration 30 hours

Batch Type Weekdays / Weekends

Mode of Training Classroom / Online / Corporate

Locations Pune, Bangalore, Kochi

Language English

Certification Globally Recognized

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100% placement assistance

What you'll learn

Understand core concepts and architecture from the ground up

Get hands-on with the tools used by working professionals

Build real-world projects you can add to your portfolio

Learn industry best practices and coding standards

Practice with real datasets and real-world scenarios

Prepare for certification and technical interviews

Work on collaborative, team-based exercises

Apply performance tuning and optimization techniques

Understand how the technology fits into a larger ecosystem

Complete assignments reviewed by mentors

Programme Overview

11 sections covering the complete curriculum — a single, progressive learning arc.

30 hours

Training Duration

Core Modules

Total Lessons

4.4★

Average Rating

50K+

Students Trained

Foundations & Core Concepts

Get hands-on with the fundamentals and architecture — the building blocks for everything that follows.

Fundamentals Architecture Setup

Hands-On Practical Training

Work through real exercises and assignments designed to mirror what you will do on the job.

Practicals Assignments Labs

Real-World Projects

Apply what you have learned to end-to-end projects that go straight into your portfolio.

Projects Portfolio Case Studies

Advanced Techniques

Go beyond the basics with advanced concepts, integrations and production-grade practices.

Advanced Integration Best Practices

Ecosystem Integration

Understand how this technology connects with the broader tools and platforms used in the industry.

Ecosystem Tools Platforms

Performance & Interview Prep

Master optimization techniques and prepare for the technical interview questions employers actually ask.

Optimization Interview Prep Certification

Who is this programme for?

Whether you're already writing code, working with data, or supporting applications today — this programme is built to take you into a IT SECURITY role.

Software Developers

Engineers who want to add this skill set to their toolkit

Analysts & Consultants

Professionals moving into a more technical, hands-on role

IT Professionals

System admins and support engineers upskilling into a new domain

Fresh Graduates

CS/IT graduates aiming for a job-ready technical role

Course Curriculum

11 sections • 82 lessons • 30 hours

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Total Duration

30 hours

100% Practical · Unlimited Doubt Sessions

01 Module 1: Introduction to Palo Alto Networks and Firewall Architecture (2 Hours)

1.1 Overview of Palo Alto Networks

• Introduction to Palo Alto Networks and NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall)

concepts

• Key features and capabilities of Palo Alto firewalls

• Overview of PAN-OS and its architecture

1.2 Palo Alto Firewall Models and Hardware

• Palo Alto firewall models: physical and virtual appliances

• Key components: management plane and data plane

• Initial setup and interface overview (CLI and Web UI)

02 Module 2: Initial Configuration and Management (4 Hours)

2.1 Basic Setup and Initial Configuration

• Initial firewall configuration via CLI and Web UI

• Network setup: interfaces, zones, and security policies

• Setting up administrative access and system time

2.2 Interface Configuration and Zone Management

• Configuring network interfaces (Layer 2, Layer 3, TAP, Virtual Wire)

• Creating security zones and zone-based policies

• Overview of Virtual Routers and VLANs

2.3 Licensing, Updates, and Dynamic Content

• Configuring licenses, dynamic updates (threat, applications, and antivirus)

• Setting up and managing WildFire, URL Filtering, and Threat Prevention

• Configuring and scheduling dynamic updates

03 Module 3: Security Policies and NAT (5 Hours)

3.1 Understanding and Configuring Security Policies

• Creating, managing, and ordering security policies

• Source and destination NAT configuration

• Application-based policies and policy optimization

3.2 Application-Based Filtering and Control

• Configuring App-ID for application-based security

• Application groups, filters, and best practices

• Controlling and monitoring applications with App-ID

3.3 Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT)

• Understanding source and destination NAT

• Configuring NAT rules for common scenarios

• NAT troubleshooting and verification

04 Module 4: User Identification and Authentication (4 Hours)

4.1 User Identification (User-ID)

• User-ID concept and configuration

• Integrating with Active Directory and LDAP

• Configuring policies based on user identity

4.2 Authentication and Captive Portal

• Setting up Captive Portal for user authentication

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) integration

• Identity-based security policies and role-based access control

05 Module 5: VPN Configuration (5 Hours)

5.1 Site-to-Site VPN Configuration

• Understanding IPsec VPN concepts

• Configuring site-to-site IPsec VPNs

• Monitoring and troubleshooting VPN connections

5.2 Remote Access VPN with GlobalProtect

• Overview of GlobalProtect VPN client

• Configuring GlobalProtect for remote access

• Customizing portal and gateway settings, split tunneling

5.3 VPN Troubleshooting and Logs

• Verifying and troubleshooting VPN connections

• Analyzing VPN logs for diagnostics

• Setting up IPsec and SSL VPNs with high availability

06 Module 6: Advanced Security Features (5 Hours)

6.1 Threat Prevention and URL Filtering

• Overview of Threat Prevention suite (IPS, Anti-Spyware, and Anti-Virus)

• Configuring URL Filtering and custom categories

• Malware protection and vulnerability signatures

6.2 Content and File Blocking with WildFire

• Introduction to WildFire for zero-day protection

• Configuring WildFire file analysis and logging

• Working with WildFire policies for advanced malware analysis

6.3 SSL Decryption

• Overview of SSL decryption for inspecting encrypted tra]ic

• Configuring inbound and outbound SSL decryption

• Decryption policies, exclusions, and best practices

07 Module 7: Logging, Monitoring, and Reporting (3 Hours)

7.1 Configuring Logs and Syslog Integration

• Setting up logging for tra]ic, threats, and system events

• Configuring log forwarding to Syslog, Panorama, and email alerts

• Reviewing logs and using log filters for monitoring

7.2 Monitoring and Analyzing Tra]ic with ACC and Reports

• Overview of Application Command Center (ACC) for visual insights

• Using predefined and custom reports

• Generating reports on application, tra]ic, and threat data

7.3 Configuring Alerts and Custom Reporting

• Setting up alerts for specific events and thresholds

• Creating custom reports and dashboards

• Scheduled reports and automated reporting to stakeholders

08 Module 8: High Availability (HA) and Advanced Network Configuration (3 Hours)

8.1 Configuring High Availability (HA)

• HA concepts and types (active/active, active/passive)

• Configuring HA for failover and redundancy

• Syncing configuration and monitoring HA status

8.2 Advanced Routing Configuration

• Configuring static routing and default routes

• Overview of dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP) with Palo Alto

• Configuring Virtual Routers for advanced network segmentation

09 Module 9: Palo Alto Panorama and Centralized Management (2 Hours)

9.1 Introduction to Panorama

• Overview of Panorama for centralized management

• Deploying, configuring, and managing firewalls with Panorama

9.2 Log Management and Reporting with Panorama

• Centralized logging and event correlation

• Creating shared policies and managing configuration templates

• Generating network-wide reports with Panorama

10 Module 10: Case Study and Final Project (2 Hours)

10.1 Real-World Scenario Case Study

›• Designing firewall policies and VPNs for a medium-sized business
›• Configuring User-ID, App-ID, and URL filtering based on requirements

10.2 Final Project: Configuring and Testing a Palo Alto Network

• End-to-end project involving firewall setup, security, and VPN configuration

• Troubleshooting and optimizing firewall policies

• Project review, feedback, and final assessment

11 Real-Time Projects (2 Projects)

📌 Project 1: SIEM Alert Investigation

• Configure log sources

• Build correlation rules

• Investigate brute-force attack

• Create incident report

📌 Project 2: Incident Response Simulation

• Simulate phishing attack

• Conduct root-cause analysis

• Apply IR workflow

• Prepare final incident documentation

Tools & Technologies

Every tool listed here is installed, configured and used in a hands-on lab session.

Core Tools

Hands-On Labs

Practical Environment

Industry-Standard Tools

Real-World Setup

Guided Exercises

Skill Building

Sample Datasets

Practice Material

Practice & Projects

Mini Projects

Applied Practice

Assignments

Mentor Reviewed

Doubt Sessions

Live Support

Career Readiness

Resume Building

Career Support

Mock Interviews

Interview Prep

Certification Prep

Global Recognition

Deployment & Delivery

Production Practices

Real-World Ready

Best Practices

Industry Standards

82+

Hands-On Lessons

Core Modules

30 hours

Training Duration

100%

Practical Training

You don't just learn PALO ALTO NETWORKS FIREWALL. You ship it.

Three major projects, each mirroring how production teams actually work — from guided foundations to a portfolio-ready capstone.

PROJECT // 01

Guided Foundation Project

→Requirement Analysis

→Guided Implementation

→Mentor Review

→Iteration

Foundation Beginner

Apply the fundamentals in a structured, mentor-reviewed project

Take the core concepts from the first half of the curriculum and apply them to a realistic scenario, with guidance and feedback from your mentor at every step.

Structured project brief

Step-by-step implementation

Mentor feedback and review

Documented outcome

Stack Core Concepts Best Practices

PROJECT // 02

Applied Practice Project

→Scenario Design

→Independent Build

→Testing & Validation

→Peer Review

Applied Intermediate

Build a more independent project mirroring real production scenarios

Work through a project that combines multiple concepts from the curriculum, closer to how work is actually structured on the job — less hand-holding, more ownership.

End-to-end implementation

Testing and validation

Documentation

Peer/mentor review

Stack Applied Skills Testing

PROJECT // 03

Capstone Project

→Planning

→End-to-End Build

→Review & Refinement

→Presentation

Capstone Advanced

Take a project from requirements to a polished, portfolio-ready deliverable

Your final project — plan, build, test and present a complete solution using everything covered in the curriculum, reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

Complete working solution

Presentation-ready documentation

Mentor sign-off

Portfolio-ready deliverable

Stack Full Curriculum Portfolio

All 3 projects go directly into your portfolio & resume — reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

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