Welcome to PCCET Palo Alto Networks Certification Exam Practice Test
The PCCET exam certification is a knowledge-based certification that validates candidates understanding of fundamental cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, and SOC security. The PCCET certification is the first of its kind credential to cover foundational knowledge of industry recognized cybersecurity and network security concepts as well as various cutting-edge advancements across all Palo Alto Networks technologies.
PCCET Exam Domain Topics Included :-
1. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Identify Web 2.0/3.0 applications and services
Recognize applications used to circumvent port-based firewalls
Summarize cloud computing challenges and best practices
Identify SaaS application risks
Recognize cybersecurity laws and regulations
List recent high-profile cyberattack examples
Discover attacker profiles and motivations.
Describe the modern cyberattack life-cycle
Classify malware types
List the differences between vulnerabilities and exploits
Categorize spamming and phishing attacks
Social Engineering
Define the characteristics of advanced persistent threats
Recognize common Wi-Fi attacks
Define perimeter-based network security
Explain Zero Trust design principles and architecture configuration
Define the capabilities of an effective Security Operating Platform
Recognize Palo Alto Networks Strata, Prisma, and Cortex Technologies
2. The Connected Globe
Define the differences between hubs, switches, and routers
Classify routed and routing protocols
Summarize area networks and topologies
Explain the purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS)
Identify categories of Internet of Things (IoT)
Illustrate the structure of an IPV4/IPV6 address
Describe the purpose of IPV4 subnetting.
Illustrate the OSI and TCP/IP models
Explain the data encapsulation process
Classify the various types of network firewalls
Compare intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems
Define virtual private networks
Explain data loss prevention
Describe unified threat management
Define endpoint security basics
Compare signature and container-based malware protection
Recognize types of mobile device management
Explain the purpose of identity and access management
Describe configuration management
Identify next-generation firewall features and capabilities
Compare the NGFW four core subscription services
Define the purpose of network security management (Panorama)
3. Cloud Technologies
Define the NIST cloud service and deployment models
Recognize and list cloud security challenges
Define the purpose of virtualization in cloud computing
Explain the purpose of containers in application deployment
Discuss the purpose of serverless computing
Compare the differences between DevOps and DevSecOps
Explain governance and compliance related to deployment of SaaS applications
Illustrate traditional data security solution weaknesses
Compare east-west and north-south traffic protection
Recognize the four phases of hybrid data center security
List the four pillars of cloud application security (Prisma Cloud)
Illustrate the Prisma Access SASE architecture
Compare sanctioned, tolerated and unsanctioned SaaS applications
4. Elements of Security Operations
List the six essential elements of effective security operations
Describe the purpose of security information and event management (SIEM) and SOAR
Describe the analysis tools used to detect evidence of a security compromise
Describe features of Cortex XDR endpoint protection technology
Describe how Cortex XSOAR improves SOC efficiency and how Cortex Data Lake improves SOC visibility
Explain how Auto Focus gains threat intelligence for security analysis and response.
This practice test will help you prepare for the main exam PCCET Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician
This is an Unofficial Practice Test and this course is not affiliated, licensed or trademarked with Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in any way.
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