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Learning path

Palo Alto Networks Threat Zero Learning Path

Skill Level
Fundamentals
Duration 7 hours 50 minutes
Updated Sep 29, 2026

About this learning path

Learn the fundamentals of securing your network, endpoints, and AI workloads, and see how Palo Alto Networks technologies work together to protect each layer. Throughout this learning path you will explore Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) concepts, Cortex XDR endpoint detection and response, and Prisma AIRS runtime protection for AI applications. You will gain the baseline knowledge to confidently build consistent security policy and visibility across your environment. Now let's get started!

Your instructors

Chance CornellWorld Wide TechnologyTech Solutions Arch I, ATC
Matt VollmarWorld Wide TechnologyTech Solutions Eng III, ATC
Justin BarnesWorld Wide TechnologyTech Solutions Eng III, ATC
Matthew HardingWorld Wide TechnologyPrincipal Solutions Architect

Prerequisites

  1. Basic Network Knowledge
  2. Eager to Learn

What you'll learn

  1. Explain how App-ID, User-ID, and security policy work together to control traffic on a Palo Alto NGFW
  2. How to monitor and respond to threats using Cortex XDR
  3. How to configure Prisma AIRS AI security profiles through Strata Cloud Manager

Technologies

  1. 1. Palo Alto NGFW: From Policy to Protection
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentNext-Generation Firewall Terminology and Key Concepts
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentPalo Alto NGFW Foundations Version 11 Lab
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentPalo Alto NGFW Crafting Basic Security Policies Lab
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  2. 2. Detect, Investigate, Respond: Palo Alto Cortex XDR for Endpoints
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentPalo Alto Cortex XDR Main Components
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentPalo Alto Cortex XDR Profiles and Policies
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentPalo Alto Cortex XDR Alerts and Incidents
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    4. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentPalo Alto Cortex XDR Response Actions
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  3. 3. Protecting the AI Lifecycle with Prisma AIRS
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentPalo Alto Prisma AIRS Lab
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  4. 4. Conclusion
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentLearning Path Complete
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