Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals

This introductory module provides essential course information including the Security Operations Fundamentals course syllabus, textbook details, workforce roles information, and information about the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Apprentice certification exam.

This module provides an overview of Security Operations (SecOps) and introduces fundamental concepts including the transition from DevOps to DevSecOps, SOC elements and endpoint security fundamentals, and an introduction to the Security Operations Center.

In this module students continue to explore core SOC elements and practices with an emphasis on the SOC Business pillar operations and activities. The module covers the essential elements of a Security Operations Center, its evolution, and core SOC tasks and activities.

In this module students analyze SOC infrastructure and discover ways to improve SOC operations using Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) technologies. Topics include security operations infrastructure, AI transformation in SOC, and automation using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

This module analyzes endpoint detection and response technologies and focuses on enterprise solutions such as Cortex XDR. Students learn about advanced endpoint protection, endpoint protection challenges, Extended Detection and Response (XDR) with Cortex, endpoint protection and malware mitigation, and OS hardening techniques.

In this module students concentrate on threat intelligence core practices including collection, aggregation, sharing, analysis and organized response. The module covers SOAR and threat intelligence integration, advanced threat prevention using Precision AI, attack surface management, the future of threat intelligence, and Cortex XSOAR platform capabilities.

In this module students discover SOC process improvements delivered by AI-driven technologies. The module explores Precision AI, AI Security Posture Management, AI for Security Operations, Cortex XSIAM platform, and the future of AI in cybersecurity including fighting AI threats with AI technologies.