Cybersecurity Foundation
Learn cybersecurity fundamentals. Recognize and mitigate attacks against enterprise networks and critical infrastructure. Aligned with the Palo Alto Networks PCCET certification.
Cybersecurity
Networking
Palo Alto Networks
Price
$10.00
About this course
Course Details
The Cybersecurity Foundation labs introduce you to cybersecurity fundamentals and the concepts required to recognize and mitigate attacks against enterprise networks and critical infrastructure.
Topics covered:
- The nature and scope of today's cybersecurity challenges
- Strategies for network defense
- Next-generation cybersecurity approaches and technologies
- Security methodologies used to implement a secure network environment
Cybersecurity Foundation is included in the Fundamental Training Bundle.
What you'll learn
01
Identify common cyber threats, attack vectors, and vulnerability types
02
Describe the principles of zero trust architecture and defense-in-depth strategies
03
Analyze the role of firewalls, endpoint protection, and cloud security in enterprise environments
04
Navigate the Palo Alto Networks security platform ecosystem and its core components
Course outline
Labs
Lab 01: Configuring TCP/IP and a Virtual Router
Lab 02: Malware Analysis
Lab 03: Creating a Zero Trust Environment
Lab 04: Configuring Authentication
Lab 05: Using Two-Factor Authentication to Secure the Firewall
Lab 06: Allowing Only Trusted Applications
What's in this course
Lab Exercises
Prerequisites
- No prior cybersecurity experience required
- Basic understanding of networking concepts is helpful but not required
Best for
- Beginners starting a career in cybersecurity
- Professionals preparing for the Palo Alto Networks PCCET certification
- IT staff who need foundational knowledge of enterprise security concepts
- Organizations providing cybersecurity awareness training
Certification
This course aligns to the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) certification. The PCCET validates foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, attack types, and network defense strategies.