Palo Alto Networks

TechNow has been involved in enterprise security architectures and education since 1990.  TechNow’s training program has followed the evolution of enterprise computing into security architectures.  Palo Alto Networks represents the current state of security product evolution.  With next generation firewall technology, the reunification of your security architecture is possible.  TechNow can present the ramifications of many centralized strategies.  All courses utilize enterprise security professionals with experience as instructors and can discuss the detail of implementation and the integration into an existing infrastructure.
Palo Alto Networks Certifications:  Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) take EDU-201; Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) take  EDU-201 + EDU-205 + EDU-221
TechNow is a mobile Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Center.  Palo Alto courses can be delivered on the customer site, with certificadtion testing on the last day of the course.  Take the course and get certfied, without  logistical effort of getting students to a training facility and the hassle of scheduling testing.
TechNow, Inc. is not associated in any way with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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Welcome to TechNow!

Welcome to TechNow! The Leader in Information Security Training & Computer Training.

The world of information security and computer training is ever changing.  The techniques and systems continue to evolve and we must stay current and diligent.  To do this, you can count on TechNow®…the leader in cybersecurity training and computer system training.

TechNow® has been training the leaders in the computer community for many years.  We provide training for students in a number of areas.  Our cybersecurity trainings include popular courses like D0D 8140, Security , CISM, CISSP, CEH,CCNA, and more.  With over 34 years of experience, we’re able to provide you with unmatched training and certification programs.

TechNow also provides a variety of other popular trainings for the computer professional including Cisco, EC-Council, CompTIA, Unix/Linux and more.

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    • 09/15/2025 – 09/19/2025
    • San Antonio
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    • San Antonio
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    • San Antonio
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    TechNow’s Cisco Training and Certification Career Path takes students from the fundamentals of networking through a complete line of Cisco courses designed to give students the knowledge and experience they need to master Cisco networking skills in a fast, thorough, and efficient manner.

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    PA-242: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Manage Cyberthreats (EDU-231)

      

     

    Course Overview:  PA-242: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Manage Cyberthreats (EDU-231) Training Class is a two-day course that teaches students strategies in defense against cyberthreats.  Successful completion of this course enables administrators to better understand the threat landscape.  This is not a virtualized theoretical course.  This is hands-on, real world instruction, directly relevant to the DoD and Commercial implementations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.

    Each student is issued a physical Palo Alto firewall and a Cisco layer 3 switch at their desk.  Real hardware per student for real experience and real skill development.  TechNow provides a very comprehensive client infrastructure that includes Windows, Linux, and multiple packet sniffer agents.

    The instructor for this course has been a lead in Unix kernel development to implement firewall and intrusion detection technologies.  Additionally, the instructor has taught several security appliance products and carries several SANS, ISC2, ISACA, Cisco, Unix, and Windows certifications.

    Attendees to the PA-242: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Manaage Cyberthreats  (EDU-231) Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration: 2 days

    Course Objectives:   Students attending this training course will gain an understanding of cyberthreats and their characteristics.  Students will learn how to manage cyberthreats using security policies, profiles, and signatures to protect their network against emerging threats.

    Day 1

    • Mod 1: Threat Landscape
      • Advanced Persistent
      • Threats
      • Data Breaches and Tactics
      • Threat Management
      • Strategies
    • Mod 2: Integrated
      • Approach to Threat
      • Protection
      • Integrated Approach to
      • Protection
      • Next-Generation Firewall
      • Advanced Endpoint
      • Protection
    • Mod 3: Network Visibility
      • Zero Trust Model
      • SSL Decryption
      • Decryption Policy
    • Mod 4: Reducing the Attack
      • Surf
      • ection

     

    Day 2

    • Mod 5: Handling Known
      • Threats
      • WildFire Analysis
      • Security Profiles
    • Mod 6: Handling Unknown
      • Traffic and Zero-Day Exploits
      • WildFire
      • Researching Threat Events
      • Identifying Unknown
      • Applications
    • Mod 7: Investigating
      • Breaches
      • Identify IOCs Using
      • App-Scope
      • Log Correlation
      • Finding Infected Host
    • Mod 8: Using Custom
      • Signatures
      • Creating Custom App-IDs
      • Threat Signatures

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    Prerequisites:

    • Students must complete the PA-213: Install, Configure, and Manage course
    • Understanding of network concepts, including routing, switching, and IP addressing
    • In-depth knowledge of port-based security and security technologies such as IPS, proxy, and content filtering

    This course is in no way associated with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

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    CT-215: Cloud+

     

    Course Overview:

    This course covers the knowledge and skills required to understand standard Cloud terminologies/methodologies, to implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies and infrastructures (e.g. server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies), and to understand aspects of IT security and use of industry best practices related to cloud implementations and the application of virtualization.

    TechNow has worked worldwide enterprise infrastructures for over 20 years and has developed demos and labs to exemplify the techniques required to demonstrate cloud technologies and to effectively manage security in the cloud environment.

    TechNow is a CompTIA partner and uses official CompTIA Cloud+ curriculum.

    Attendees to CT-215: Cloud+ will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    11/03/2025 - 11/07/2025
    08:00 -16:00     		CT-215: Cloud+
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Course Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Prepare to deploy cloud solutions
    • Deploy a pilot project
    • Test a pilot project deployment
    • Design a secure network for cloud deployment
    • Determine CPU and memory sizing for cloud deployments
    • Plan Identity and Access Management for cloud deployments
    • Analyze workload characteristics to ensure successful migration to the cloud
    • Secure systems to meet access requirements
    • Maintain cloud systems
    • Implement backup, restore, and business continuity measures
    • Analyze cloud systems for required performance
    • Analyze cloud systems for anomalies and growth forecasting
    • Troubleshoot deployment, capacity, automation, and orchestration issues
    • Troubleshoot connectivity issues
    • Troubleshoot security issues

    Course Prerequisites:

    • Security+, Network+, CASP or equivalent experience
    • Managing or administering at least one of UNIX, Windows, Databases, networking, or security

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