Palo Alto Networks: Firewall 10.0: Improving Security Posture and Hardening PAN-OS Firewalls (EDU-214) Course Overview

Palo Alto Networks: Firewall 10.0: Improving Security Posture and Hardening PAN-OS Firewalls (EDU-214) Course Overview

The Palo Alto Networks: Firewall 10.0: Improving Security Posture and Hardening PAN-OS Firewalls (EDU-214) course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of how to enhance the security and stability of their network infrastructure using Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation firewalls. This course covers an array of critical concepts, starting with an Introduction to the importance of a robust security posture, and proceeding through a series of modules that delve into various aspects of firewall management and optimization.

From revising Security Profiles to ensure they are up-to-date with current threats, to daily Operations and Maintenance practices that keep the firewall running smoothly, the course is structured to build competence systematically. It also emphasizes the importance of Establishing Initial Baseline Visibility to understand network traffic, Analyzing and Updating Security Rules, and implementing Best Practices for inbound, outbound, and internal traffic management. Additionally, the course discusses Administratively Hardening PAN-OS to avoid unauthorized changes and Reducing Policy Set to simplify management. By the end of this training, learners will be equipped with the skills needed to harden their firewalls and improve their network's overall security posture.

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Course Prerequisites

To ensure that participants can successfully engage with the curriculum and gain the maximum benefit from the Palo Alto Networks: Firewall 10.0: Improving Security Posture and Hardening PAN-OS Firewalls (EDU-214) course, the following minimum prerequisites are suggested:


  • Basic understanding of networking concepts including IP addressing, NAT, and routing
  • Familiarity with basic port and protocol information for common network services
  • Experience with managing network security and firewalls
  • Completion of the Palo Alto Networks Firewall 10.0 Essentials: Configuration and Management (EDU-210) course, or equivalent knowledge
  • Familiarity with the PAN-OS configuration, either through experience or by completing relevant training
  • Understanding of the concepts of threat prevention and management

These prerequisites are intended to ensure that learners have a foundational knowledge base to build upon during the course. The course material will be significantly more understandable and valuable to those who meet these requirements.


Target Audience for Palo Alto Networks: Firewall 10.0: Improving Security Posture and Hardening PAN-OS Firewalls (EDU-214)

The EDU-214 course focuses on improving security posture and hardening PAN-OS firewalls, ideal for IT professionals in cybersecurity roles.


Target Audience for the Course:


  • Network Security Engineers
  • Firewall Administrators
  • Cybersecurity Analysts
  • IT Security Consultants
  • Network Administrators with a focus on security
  • Systems Engineers with a specialization in network security
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) staff
  • IT professionals seeking to master Palo Alto Networks firewall configurations
  • Network Architects considering security framework improvements
  • IT Managers overseeing network security
  • Technical Support Engineers in network security domains
  • Professionals preparing for the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) exams


Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Palo Alto Networks: Firewall 10.0: Improving Security Posture and Hardening PAN-OS Firewalls (EDU-214)?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts:

In the Palo Alto Networks Firewall 10.0 EDU-214 course, participants will enhance their security posture and learn advanced techniques for hardening PAN-OS firewalls to protect their network infrastructure.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  • Understand the principles of security profile optimization to strengthen defense against cyber threats.
  • Acquire skills for routine firewall operations and maintenance to ensure long-term stability and performance.
  • Establish a baseline for network visibility that informs security policy improvements.
  • Analyze and refine existing security rules to ensure they align with best practices for traffic management.
  • Implement best practices for inbound security rules, enhancing protection against external threats.
  • Develop strategies for outbound security rules that maintain security for egress traffic.
  • Apply internal security rules best practices to protect against lateral movement and insider threats.
  • Learn administrative hardening techniques to secure the management plane of PAN-OS firewalls.
  • Reduce and simplify policy sets for efficiency without compromising security.
  • Gain knowledge on how to systematically review and improve security policies and profiles for optimal network protection.

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