Palo Alto Cyber Entry-level Tech (PCCET) Certification Training

Note: The exam associated with this course was updated. However, this course still retains value as a training resource.

Taught by

Keith Barker

UPDATED: September 15, 2021

Beginner

This Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) training will prepare you for the PCCET certification exam. The PCCET is comprehensive and thorough, but it's also intended for people new to studying cybersecurity. No matter the reason why, if you need to understand how devices, networks, and clouds are kept digitally secure, this training is a good first step.

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What you'll learn

Recognizing the fundamentals of cybersecurity
Understanding what makes interconnected networks possible, like hubs, and switches, and protocols
Navigating various cloud technologies and their implementations
Describing essential elements of effective cybersecurity operations

FAQs

What will you learn in this Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity technician training?

This course is primarily focused on two things: a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and network security concepts as well as practical, demonstrated knowledge using Palo Alto technologies. Along the way, you'll learn enough to take and pass the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) certification exam.

Who should take this Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity technician course?

Anyone who needs to get familiarized with Palo Alto's network security devices should take this course. For IT students who want to work in network security, it's a great place to start. For cybersecurity administrators transitioning to Palo Alto tech, you can quickly fill in the gaps of your experience.

Is this training in Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity administration associated with any certifications?

Yes, this Palo Alto training is specially designed to prepare learners for the PCCET, Palo Alto's entry-level certification for security technicians. But this course isn't just about memorization and preparation for an exam – it covers real-world understanding of networking and cybersecurity fundamentals and gives you lots of opportunities to practice.

What certification should you consider after taking this course in Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity administration?

After you take this course, you should probably plan on earning the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician. That said, you don't have to plan on earning the cert to benefit from this course. The course is designed off the PCCET exam, but the content is applicable regardless.

Why should you take this Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity technician training?

You should take this PCCET training because Palo Alto produces some of the world's most resilient and powerful network security appliances and technologies, and knowing how to administer them and use them is valuable for your entire career. Even non-IT professionals benefit when they invest in understanding network security principles.

Who is this for?

This PCCET training is considered associate-level Palo Alto training, which means it was designed for security technicians. This cybersecurity best practices skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with cybersecurity tools and experienced security technicians looking to validate their Palo Alto skills.

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Study plan

Download the free PCCET study plan to complete this course in about 10 hours.

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