Firewall 8.1 Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) Intermediate
The Palo Alto Networks Firewall 8.1 Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) course equips security engineers, administrators, and operations specialists with hands-on skills to configure and manage next-generation firewalls, addressing the critical industry need for professionals who can prevent successful cyberattacks. With over 160 certified professionals reporting an average base salary of $107,000, this training validates in-demand expertise in deploying essential security policies, threat prevention, and monitoring.
This course prepares learners for the PCNSE certification exam, which requires 80 minutes to complete 70 questions and costs $175. Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring mastery of real-world firewall management. Graduates gain the proven skills to secure enterprise networks and advance into higher-paying roles in cybersecurity.
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Course Overview
The Palo Alto Networks Firewall 8.1 Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) course is a five-day, instructor-led training program designed for security engineers, security administrators, and security operations specialists seeking to master the core features of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls. This foundational course directly supports preparation for the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification, a globally recognized credential in network security. With over 85,000 organizations worldwide deploying Palo Alto firewalls, including 93 of the Fortune 100, demand for skilled professionals remains high. Participants should have basic familiarity with networking concepts such as routing, switching, and IP addressing, along with fundamental security knowledge.
Students engage in extensive hands-on labs using PAN-OS® operating system on next-generation enterprise firewalls, configuring essential services including App-ID™, Content-ID™, URL Filtering, WildFire®, User-ID™, and GlobalProtect™. The lab environment simulates real-world deployment scenarios where learners build and manage comprehensive security policies, configure site-to-site VPNs, implement decryption rules, and set up active/passive high availability architectures. A key project involves securing a hybrid network by integrating user-based policies with application-aware firewall rules, enabling safe enablement of business-critical applications while blocking threats. The blended format combines expert instruction with practical exercises to reinforce configuration, monitoring, and reporting tasks through the interactive web interface.
This course prepares candidates for the PCNSE certification, which validates expertise in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks security solutions in enterprise environments. Certified professionals report average salaries between $110,000 and $140,000 annually, with senior roles in cloud security and consulting reaching up to $160,000. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning experience with Guaranteed-to-Run classes and optional 1-on-1 training, ensuring personalized attention and flexible scheduling tailored to individual goals. Completing Firewall 8.1 Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) by Palo Alto equips IT professionals with in-demand skills to advance into senior security engineering, architecture, or advisory roles within modern cybersecurity teams.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Understanding of OSI Model layers 2-4
- Basic knowledge of NAT and VPN concepts
- Familiarity with routing, switching, and IP addressing
- Foundational knowledge of security principles including firewalls, access control, and threat types
- Experience with security technologies such as Intrusion Prevention Systems, proxy services, and content filtering
- Proficiency in managing network devices via CLI or web interfaces
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and common network services
- Alignment with the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) foundational knowledge path
- Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall terminology and architecture as required for Firewall 8.1 Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210)
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the PCNSE certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Palo Alto Firewall 8.1 Essentials Architecture
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Day 2– Security and Network Policy Management
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Day 3– Threat Prevention and Content Control
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Day 4– User Identity and Remote Access
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Day 5– Monitoring, HA, and Certification Prep
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of PCNSE certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the PCNSE certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Network Security Engineer
- Firewall Administrator
- Security Operations Specialist
- Security Analyst
- Network Engineer
- Security Support Engineer
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking PCNSE certified professionals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the PCNSE training course
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