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Certification Overview
This exam tests configuration and operational management of Palo Alto NGFW platforms, covering security policy creation and application, remote access and site-to-site VPN (GlobalProtect and IPSec), centralized multi-device management via Panorama, identity-based security with User-ID, and enterprise-scale deployments using Virtual Systems and High Availability. Expect practical scenarios balancing security requirements with network performance and business continuity.
What This Certification Proves
This certification validates hands-on expertise in deploying, configuring, and managing Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. It demonstrates proficiency in NGFW core features including security policies, advanced connectivity options (GlobalProtect VPN, IPSec), identity integration, and high-availability architectures—essential skills for modern network security operations.
Who Should Take This Exam
Network engineers and security administrators with foundational networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing) who want to specialize in Palo Alto NGFW administration. Ideal for IT professionals transitioning from traditional firewalls to next-generation security platforms, or junior security ops staff seeking hands-on certification in NGFW management.
Topic Breakdown
108 domains covering 125 questions
| Domain | Questions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Globalprotect Configuration | 4 | 3% |
| Logging And Reporting | 3 | 2% |
| User-Id And Identity Management | 3 | 2% |
| Automation And Orchestration | 3 | 2% |
| Secure Connectivity | 2 | 2% |
| High Availability (Ha) Configuration | 2 | 2% |
| User-Id And Authentication | 2 | 2% |
| Network Configuration | 2 | 2% |
| Application Identification And Control | 2 | 2% |
| Firewall Operations And Maintenance | 2 | 2% |
| Virtual Systems (Vsys) Configuration And Management | 2 | 2% |
| Virtual Systems Management | 2 | 2% |
| Configure And Manage Globalprotect | 1 | 1% |
| Configure And Manage High Availability (Ha) | 1 | 1% |
| Configure And Manage Security Policies | 1 | 1% |
| Configure And Secure Remote Access Vpns With Globalprotect | 1 | 1% |
| Configure And Troubleshoot Routing | 1 | 1% |
| Configure And Troubleshoot User-Id | 1 | 1% |
| Configure Firewall Management And Security Services | 1 | 1% |
| Configure Globalprotect Remote Access | 1 | 1% |
| Configure High Availability | 1 | 1% |
| Configure Logging And Monitoring | 1 | 1% |
| Configure Network Interfaces And Zones | 1 | 1% |
| Configure Routing | 1 | 1% |
| Configure Ssl/Tls Decryption | 1 | 1% |
| Deploying And Managing Vm-Series In Aws | 1 | 1% |
| Deploying Containerized Ngfw | 1 | 1% |
| Deployment Options For Palo Alto Networks Ngfw | 1 | 1% |
| Device Management | 1 | 1% |
| Dynamic Updates Configuration And Management | 1 | 1% |
| Firewall Device Management | 1 | 1% |
| Firewall Interface Configuration | 1 | 1% |
| Globalprotect Configuration And Management | 1 | 1% |
| High Availability Configuration | 1 | 1% |
| High Availability Management | 1 | 1% |
| Identity And Access Management | 1 | 1% |
| Implement And Configure Globalprotect Remote Access Vpn | 1 | 1% |
| Implement And Manage Virtual Systems | 1 | 1% |
| Implement And Manage Vpns | 1 | 1% |
| Implement High Availability | 1 | 1% |
| Implement Security Policies | 1 | 1% |
| Implement Site-To-Site Vpns | 1 | 1% |
| Implementing And Troubleshooting Vpns | 1 | 1% |
| Implementing Network Protection Features | 1 | 1% |
| Implementing Proxy Services And User Authentication | 1 | 1% |
| Implementing Routing | 1 | 1% |
| Implementing Security Policies And Features | 1 | 1% |
| Implementing User Identification | 1 | 1% |
| Implementing User-Id And Authentication | 1 | 1% |
| Implementing Virtual Systems | 1 | 1% |
| Initial Configuration And Device Management | 1 | 1% |
| Initial Device Configuration | 1 | 1% |
| Logging And Monitoring | 1 | 1% |
| Logging Infrastructure Management | 1 | 1% |
| Manage And Operate | 1 | 1% |
| Management Plane Access Control | 1 | 1% |
| Monitoring And Reporting | 1 | 1% |
| Network Design And Redundancy | 1 | 1% |
| Network Interface Configuration | 1 | 1% |
| Network Interface Configuration And Features | 1 | 1% |
| Network Services And Protocols | 1 | 1% |
| Networking And Routing | 1 | 1% |
| Ngfw Cloud Deployment And High Availability | 1 | 1% |
| Ngfw Configuration And Policy Automation | 1 | 1% |
| Ngfw Core Concepts And Capabilities | 1 | 1% |
| Ngfw Deployment | 1 | 1% |
| Ngfw Deployment And Automation | 1 | 1% |
| Ngfw Performance Management | 1 | 1% |
| Ngfw Security Features And Capabilities | 1 | 1% |
| Ngfw Threat Prevention | 1 | 1% |
| Operational Management And Maintenance | 1 | 1% |
| Panorama Centralized Management | 1 | 1% |
| Panorama Management | 1 | 1% |
| Platform Features And Capabilities | 1 | 1% |
| Policy And Security Profile Configuration | 1 | 1% |
| Routing | 1 | 1% |
| Routing And Network Services | 1 | 1% |
| Sd-Wan Implementation And Automation | 1 | 1% |
| Secure Connectivity And Authentication | 1 | 1% |
| Securing Cloud-Native Applications With Palo Alto Networks | 1 | 1% |
| Security Policy Configuration | 1 | 1% |
| Security Policy Configuration And Enforcement | 1 | 1% |
| Ssl Decryption Implementation | 1 | 1% |
| Threat Prevention | 1 | 1% |
| Threat Prevention And Advanced Security | 1 | 1% |
| Threat Prevention And Web Filtering | 1 | 1% |
| User Identification And Identity Integration | 1 | 1% |
| User-Id And Identity-Based Policy | 1 | 1% |
| User-Id Configuration And Integration | 1 | 1% |
| User-Id Configuration And Management | 1 | 1% |
| Virtual Systems And Inter-Vsys Communication | 1 | 1% |
| Virtualization And Resource Management | 1 | 1% |
| Vm-Series High Availability In Azure | 1 | 1% |
| Vpn And Security Policy Configuration | 1 | 1% |
| Vpn Configuration | 1 | 1% |
| Vpn Implementation And Security Policy Management | 1 | 1% |
| Vpns | 1 | 1% |
| Application Identification And Traffic Visibility | 1 | 1% |
| Authentication And User-Id | 1 | 1% |
| Authentication Management | 1 | 1% |
| Centralized Firewall Management With Panorama | 1 | 1% |
| Centralized Management | 1 | 1% |
| Cloud Deployment And Automation | 1 | 1% |
| Cloud Ngfw Deployment Architectures | 1 | 1% |
| Cloud Security Deployment And Architecture | 1 | 1% |
| Cn-Series Deployment And Management In Kubernetes | 1 | 1% |
| Configure And Manage Administrator Authentication | 1 | 1% |
| Configure And Manage Firewall Security Features | 1 | 1% |
Study Plans
Choose a study plan that matches your schedule and experience level
30 Days
Intensive Sprint
Week 1-2
- Master fundamentals: Globalprotect Configuration
- Read Palo_Alto_Networks official documentation
- Complete 5 questions daily
Week 3
- Deep dive: Logging And Reporting
- Review weak areas from results
- Take 2 full-length exams
Week 4
- Review all flagged questions
- Timed exams to build stamina
- Final revision of key concepts
60 Days
Balanced Approach
Week 1-2
- Survey all exam domains
- Set up study environment
- Begin with foundational topics
Week 3-4
- Focus: Globalprotect Configuration
- Focus: Logging And Reporting
- 3 questions daily
Week 5-6
- Focus: User-Id And Identity Management
- Hands-on labs if applicable
- Review explanations for wrong answers
Week 7-8
- Complete all 126 questions
- Identify and eliminate weak areas
- Take 3 full-length timed tests
90 Days
Comprehensive Study
Month 1
- Learn all exam domains at a comfortable pace
- Build strong foundational knowledge
- 2 questions daily
Month 2
- Deep dive into each domain
- Hands-on practice and labs
- Take weekly timed exams
Month 3
- Work through all 126 questions
- Identify and eliminate weak areas
- Take 3 full-length timed exams
NGFW-ENGINEER-Specific Tips
- Master Panorama's multi-device management early—it's central to enterprise deployments and appears heavily in topics. Practice managing device groups, templates, and policy distribution.
- Get hands-on with GlobalProtect VPN configuration; the exam expects practical understanding of portal setup, gateway configuration, and client connectivity troubleshooting.
- Deep-dive User-ID architecture: understand how identity is captured (agent-based, directory integration), applied to policies, and logged—this bridges security and authentication.
- Practice Virtual Systems (VSYS) segmentation scenarios; multi-tenancy is a key differentiator of Palo Alto NGFWs and appears frequently in policy and interface config questions.
- Study High Availability failover mechanics: active-passive and active-active modes, sync options, heartbeat configuration, and recovery scenarios.
- Create a lab if possible: configure IPSec VPN tunnels, security policies with User-ID conditions, and interface types. The 2.1 difficulty suggests practical, scenario-based questions.
- Focus on interface configuration fundamentals: Layer 2/Layer 3 modes, VLAN subinterfaces, and how they interact with security policies and VSYS boundaries.
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Sample Questions
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By default, which type of traffic is configured by service route configuration to use the management interface?
An enterprise uses GlobalProtect with both user- and machine-based certificate authentication and requires pre-logon, OCSP checks, and minimal user disruption. They manage multiple firewalls via Panorama and deploy domain-issued machine certificates via Group Policy. Which approach ensures continuous, secure connectivity and consistent policy enforcement?
Which interface types should be used to configure link monitoring for a high availability (HA) deployment on a Palo Alto Networks NGFW?
An organization is migrating its data center to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and needs to deploy VM-Series firewalls to inspect all ingress and egress traffic. The solution must provide both resilience across multiple Availability Zones and the ability to scale horizontally. Which combination of AWS services and Palo Alto Networks components is required for this use case?
Which configuration in the LACP tab will enable pre-negotiation for an Aggregate Ethernet (AE) interface on a Palo Alto Networks high availability (HA) active/passive pair?
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