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Palo Alto Networks PSE-SWFW-Pro-24 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Palo Alto Networks |
| Exam Name: | Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional (Software Firewall) |
| Exam Number: | PSE-SWFW-Pro-24 |
| Related Certifications: | Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer (PSE) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions, Proctored exam |
| Recommended Training: | Palo Alto Networks Education Services Palo Alto Networks Official Training Catalog |
| Exam Registration: | Palo Alto Networks Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | Palo Alto Networks PSE-SWFW-Pro-24 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or authorized testing center (depending on region and delivery partner) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended prior experience with network security concepts and Palo Alto Networks firewall fundamentals; familiarity with PAN-OS and enterprise networking is strongly advised. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification |
Palo Alto Networks PSE-SWFW-Pro-24 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Threat Prevention and Security Services | - URL filtering and malware protection - App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID concepts - Threat prevention profiles and signatures |
| Deployment and Integration | - Cloud integration (AWS/Azure/GCP concepts) - High availability and scaling considerations - Virtual firewall deployment (VM-Series) |
| Configuration and Policy Management | - Security policy creation and rule evaluation - NAT policies and traffic translation - Objects, profiles, and rule optimization |
| Monitoring, Logging, and Troubleshooting | - System monitoring and diagnostics tools - Traffic and threat log analysis - Common connectivity and policy issues |
| Next-Generation Firewall Architecture | - Software firewall deployment models (virtual/physical/cloud) - PAN-OS architecture and components - Traffic flow and processing logic |
Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Software Firewall Sample Questions:
1. Which three methods may be used to deploy CN-Series firewalls? (Choose three.)
A) Docker Swarm
B) Terraform templates
C) Helm charts
D) Panorama plugin for Kubernetes
E) YAML file
2. What three benefits does flex licensing for VM-Series firewalls offer? (Choose three.)
A) Licensing Strata Cloud Manager, Panorama with Dedicated Log Collectors, and CDSS per deployment profile
B) Moving credits between public and private cloud VM-Series firewall deployments
C) Licensing additional memory resources to increase session capacity
D) Vertically scaling the number of licensed cores in an existing fixed deployment profile
E) Using a pool of credits for both CN-Series firewall and VM-Series firewall deployment profiles
3. Which two presales methods will help secure the technical win of software firewalls? (Choose two.)
A) Network Security Design workshops
B) Link to PAYG Cloud NGFW in the Azure Marketplace
C) PA-Series security lifecycle review (SLR) report
D) Proof of Value (POV) product evaluations
4. Which three statements describe common characteristics of Cloud NGFW and VM-Series offerings? (Choose three.)
A) In Azure and AWS, both offerings can be managed by Panorama.
B) In Azure, both offerings can be integrated directly into Virtual WAN hubs.
C) In Azure, inbound destination NAT configuration also requires source NAT to maintain flow symmetry.
D) In AWS, both offerings can be managed by AWS Firewall Manager.
E) In Azure and AWS, internal (east-west) flows can be inspected without any NAT.
5. Which three features are supported by CN-Series firewalls? (Choose three.)
A) App-ID
B) IPSec
C) Decryption
D) GlobalProtect
E) Content-ID
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: B,C,E | Question # 2 Answer: B,D,E | Question # 3 Answer: A,D | Question # 4 Answer: A,C,E | Question # 5 Answer: A,C,E |
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