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Passed Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Administrator (PCNSA)

May 24, 2022 By Rowell Leave a Comment

In the beginning of this year I had successfully passed the PCNSA exam using the Pearson OnVue system.

Pearson OnVue is a way to take the exam from home (online proctoring). It’s not as easy as the in-person testing centers. You need to clear your desk area and prove there is nothing to either side of you that could help you cheat. In the end, I had to undock my laptop because of camera or microphone issues.

Palo Alto Networks PCNSA

My notes were kept in a Notion page as I wrote typed out features and options I sure wouldn’t memorize.

Palo Alto Networks publishes a free Study Guide but it was not enough to rely on alone. It wasn’t as in-depth as I imagined.

To improve my odds of passing I used a PA-820 firewall and attempted to complete each objective through lab work.

I used the Administrative Guide as a reference for detailed configuration items. It requires a little digging but it’s not too bad. I recommend bookmarking the link for your studies or download the PDF.

Another reason for training I used was from Beacon which I think requires partner level access, which I have.

There really is a lot to cover in this exam so any hands on practice you can get to help nail the topics will benefit you.

Some of the topics I recommend really understanding:

  • How security profiles work
  • How different NAT configurations work
  • Understand the flow of traffic and how they are checked against security policies and profiles
  • Understand what needs a license and what that license affects

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