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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 |
| Exam Number: | PCNSE |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Exam Duration: | 80 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70–80 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Related Certifications: | Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Price: | $160 USD |
| Exam Format: | Scenarios with Graphics, Matching, Multiple Choice |
| Recommended Training: | Palo Alto Networks Education Services Official PCNSE Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 3–5 years networking/security experience; 6–12 months hands-on with Palo Alto NGFWs; PCNSA certification recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/education/certification/pcnse |
Palo Alto Networks PCNSE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 18% | - System and log analysis - Traffic flow and policy debugging - Connectivity and performance issues - HA and configuration synchronization problems |
| Deploy and Configure Core Components | 20% | - High availability and redundancy - Interfaces, zones, and virtual routers - Security profiles and policy rules - Routing, NAT, and VPN configurations |
| Deploy and Configure Features and Subscriptions | 17% | - Decryption and SSL inspection - App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID - WildFire and threat prevention - GlobalProtect and remote access |
| Manage and Operate | 16% | - Software upgrades and configuration management - Backup and restore processes - Logging, monitoring, and reporting - Integration with external tools and services |
| Deploy and Configure Firewalls Using Panorama | 17% | - Monitoring and reporting via Panorama - Panorama architecture and deployment - Centralized policy and object management - Device groups, templates, and template stacks |
| Core Concepts | 12% | - Security fundamentals and deployment models - Management and data plane separation - Product portfolio and architecture |
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Recommended: 3–5 years networking/security experience; 6–12 months hands-on with Palo Alto NGFWs; PCNSA certification recommended
You can confirm the current eligibility requirements on the official PCNSE exam page before you register.
The Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer practice questions are organized around the official exam objectives. Key topics include:
- Deploy and Configure Features and Subscriptions (17%)
- Troubleshooting (18%)
- Deploy and Configure Firewalls Using Panorama (17%)
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer Sample Questions:
What type of NAT is required to configure transparent proxy?
- A. Source translation with Static IP
- B. Destination translation with Dynamic IP
- C. Destination translation with Static IP
- D. Source translation with Dynamic IP and Port
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
A decryption policy has been created with an action of "No Decryption." The decryption profile is configured in alignment to best practices.
What protections does this policy provide to the enterprise?
- A. It encrypts all certificate information to maintain privacy and compliance with local regulations.
- B. It enhances security by actively blocking access to potentially insecure sites with expired certificates or untrusted issuers.
- C. It ensures that the firewall checks its certificate store, enabling sessions with trusted self-signed certificates even when an alternative trust anchor exists.
- D. It allows for complete visibility into certificate data, ensuring secure connections to all websites.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
PBF can address which two scenarios? (Choose two.)
- A. Routing FTP to a backup ISP link to save bandwidth on the primary ISP link
- B. Forwarding all traffic by using source port 78249 to a specific egress interface
- C. Enabling the firewall to bypass Layer 7 inspection
- D. Providing application connectivity the primary circuit fails
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
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As a best practice, logging at session start should be used in which case?
- A. Only on Deny rules
- B. On all Allow rules
- C. Only when log at session end is enabled
- D. While troubleshooting
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
How does an administrator schedule an Applications and Threats dynamic update while delaying installation of the update for a certain amount of time?
- A. Automatically "download and install" but with the "disable new applications" option used.
- B. Configure the option for "Threshold".
- C. Disable automatic updates during weekdays.
- D. Automatically "download only" and then install Applications and Threats later, after the administrator approves the update.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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