The Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Professional certification validates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for securing cloud environments with the Cortex Cloud platform. This exam is designed for current or aspiring Cloud Security administrators or SOC analysts who focus on key areas such as the Cortex Cloud platform, Cloud Runtime Security, Application Security, Cloud Posture Security, and SOC processes. The certification ensures a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques for effective cloud security management.
Skills Required
- Basic understanding of the Cortex Cloud platform and related cloud security concepts (e.g., CSPM,CWP, CDR, CIEM, CDR, CIEM, DSPM, ASPM, AI-SPM)
- Working knowledge of cloud-based deployments
- Working knowledge of threats to cloud-based deployments
- Knowledge of OS fundamentals
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in cloud security
- Basic understanding of application, runtime, and cloud posture security
- Basic understanding of security, compliance, and identity in the cloud
- Basic understanding of vulnerability management
- Basic understanding of SOC processes and tools
- Knowledge of the SDLC
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals