Prevent Threats and Decrypt Traffic Using Palo Alto Firewalls from Pluralsight

Today’s threats are evolving, with many hiding inside of encrypted traffic. This course will teach you to use Palo Alto’s NGFW & Threat Prevention Cloud to stop malicious content, including zero-day and DoS attacks, even if the traffic is encrypted.

The number of threats that will disrupt business activities is continuing to grow and evolve, and they are becoming harder to detect partly because they are lurking inside of encrypted traffic that most devices cannot see into. In this course, Prevent Threats and Decrypt Traffic Using Palo Alto Firewalls, you will gain the ability to stop malicious and unsanctioned traffic, even if it is inside encrypted traffic. First, you will learn how to configure various security profiles such as antivirus, anti-spyware, and denial of service mitigations. Next, you will discover how to leverage Palo Alto’s WildFire® to stop zero-day attacks, even if no one else has seen the malicious content before. Finally, you will explore how to decrypt the traffic that flows through your organization’s network so you can apply these threat prevention mechanisms to all traffic. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of using the Palo Alto firewall to prevent various threats, even if they are inside of encrypted traffic -- which is needed to secure your network from today’s advanced threats.

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Course Overview

Configuring Denial-of-Service Protection, Packet Buffer Protection, and Zone Protection

Utilizing Security Profiles to Protect Against Threats

Integrating Threat Prevention with WildFire®

Joining the Enterprise PKI Infrastructure

Decrypting Traffic on the Palo Alto Firewall

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches standard industry threat detection and mitigation

Demonstrates how to detect and defeat malicious traffic in today’s increasingly complex threat landscape

Helps students prepare for real-world security scenarios by teaching them how to protect against zero-day attacks and other advanced threats

Provides hands-on experience with Palo Alto’s NGFW & Threat Prevention Cloud, which are industry-leading security solutions

Suitable for students with some experience in cybersecurity or network security

Taught by Craig Stansbury, a recognized expert in network security

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Prevent Threats and Decrypt Traffic Using Palo Alto Firewalls with these activities:

Review Threats Hidden in Encrypted Traffic

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Review the nature of current cyber threats and how they use encrypted traffic to hide from detection

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Read industry-leading articles and reports on encrypted traffic and malware
Watch webinars or attend online conferences related to threat detection in encrypted traffic

Review Palo Alto Firewalls

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Refresh your knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls, as it will be critical for sucess in this course

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Revisit the Palo Alto Firewalls documentation to get familiar with its key concepts and features
Practice configuring basic firewall rules and policies

Join a Study Group to Discuss Course Concepts

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Engage in peer discussions to reinforce understanding and gain different perspectives on course materials

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Find a study group or create one with classmates
Meet regularly to discuss course topics, share notes, and solve problems together

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Follow Palo Alto's Official Tutorials on Decrypting Traffic

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Follow interactive tutorials provided by Palo Alto Networks to gain hands-on experience in decrypting encrypted traffic

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Access and work through the 'Decrypting SSL/TLS Traffic' tutorial
Follow the 'Configuring Decryption Policies' tutorial to set up decryption rules

Practice Creating Denial-of-Service Mitigations

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Complete hands-on exercises to develop proficiency in creating effective DoS mitigations using Palo Alto Firewalls

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Configure rate limiting and thresholds to prevent DoS attacks
Practice using Palo Alto's DDoS prevention features, such as SYN Cookies and Anti-Spoofing

Create a Sample Security Policy for a Secure Network

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Develop a comprehensive security policy that integrates all the concepts covered in this course to secure a network

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Define security zones and assign security profiles based on network requirements
Create rules to allow legitimate traffic while blocking malicious traffic
Configure advanced features like application filtering and URL filtering

Volunteer as a Cybersecurity Assistant

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the field by volunteering with organizations involved in cybersecurity

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Contact local non-profits or community groups that focus on cybersecurity
Inquire about volunteering opportunities and offer your skills

Career center

Learners who complete Prevent Threats and Decrypt Traffic Using Palo Alto Firewalls will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain network security systems. They work closely with network administrators to ensure that networks are secure and compliant with security regulations. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a Network Security Engineer. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design and implement security solutions for organizations. They work with stakeholders to identify and mitigate security risks. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a Security Architect. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. They analyze and interpret data to identify and respond to threats, including malware, viruses, and hacking attempts. This course will help you build a foundation in threat prevention and detection, which are essential skills for Cybersecurity Analysts. You will learn how to configure security profiles, integrate threat prevention with WildFire, and decrypt traffic on the Palo Alto firewall.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on how to improve their security posture. They work with clients to identify and mitigate security risks. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a Security Consultant. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts monitor and analyze security systems to identify and respond to threats. They work with stakeholders to ensure that information assets are protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an Information Security Analyst. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain security systems. They work with stakeholders to ensure that systems are protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a Security Engineer. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Information Security Manager

Information Security Managers are responsible for developing and implementing information security policies and procedures. They work with stakeholders to ensure that information assets are protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an Information Security Manager. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are responsible for overseeing an organization's information security program. They work with stakeholders to ensure that the organization's information assets are protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a CISO. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer networks. They work with network engineers to ensure that networks are operating efficiently and securely. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a Network Administrator. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Security Operations Center Analyst

Security Operations Center Analysts monitor and analyze security systems to identify and respond to threats. They work with stakeholders to ensure that information assets are protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be helpful if you are interested in becoming a Security Operations Center Analyst. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts collect and analyze information about cyber threats. They work with stakeholders to identify and mitigate threats to organizations. This course may be helpful if you are interested in becoming a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer systems. They work with stakeholders to ensure that systems are operating efficiently and securely. This course may be helpful if you are interested in becoming a Systems Engineer. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain security systems for cloud environments. They work with stakeholders to ensure that cloud environments are protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be helpful if you are interested in becoming a Cloud Security Engineer. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers assess the security of computer systems and networks by simulating attacks. They work with organizations to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. This course may be helpful if you are interested in becoming a Penetration Tester. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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Computer Forensic Analyst

Computer Forensic Analysts investigate cybercrimes. They work with law enforcement and other stakeholders to collect and analyze digital evidence. This course may be helpful if you are interested in becoming a Computer Forensic Analyst. You will learn how to configure denial-of-service protection, packet buffer protection, and zone protection. You will also learn how to utilize security profiles to protect against threats and integrate threat prevention with WildFire.

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