Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Service Edge Engineer (PSSEE) (Certification)

This certification validates experienced security service edge (SSE) engineers on their knowledge and skills in deployment configuration, post-deployment management and configuration, and their ability to participate in troubleshooting deployed Prisma Access environments. The certification also validates pre-deployment planning of Palo Alto Networks SSE component solutions and an understanding of their architecture to achieve network transformation outcomes.

This certification is designed for SSE / SASE engineers, professional services consultants, and individuals responsible for deployment configuration, post-deployment management and configuration, administration and operation, and troubleshooting of Prisma Access environments.

Skills Required

• Working knowledge of network security
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP and how traffic is directed within a network, including routing protocols
• Working knowledge of networking infrastructure, protocols, and topology
• Basic understanding of endpoint OS fundamentals and security hardening methods
• Working knowledge of SSE and security automation technology
• Basic knowledge of current and emergent trends in information security
• Ability to use security models / architectures (e.g., Defense in Depth, Zero Trust)
• Engineering-level knowledge of Prisma Access
• Basic knowledge of programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Powershell, SQL)