Palo Alto Networks PCNSE7 Exam : Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer

  • Exam Code: PCNSE7
  • Exam Name: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer
  • Updated: Sep 22, 2026
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Palo Alto Networks PCNSE7 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Palo Alto Networks
Exam Name:Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer on PAN-OS 7
Exam Number:PCNSE7
Available Languages:English
Exam Duration:90 minutes
Exam Price:$160 USD
Certificate Validity Period:2 years
Passing Score:70%
Real Exam Qty:75
Exam Format:Matching, Scenario-based, Multiple Choice
Related Certifications:PCNSA
PCCET
Recommended Training:EDU-220: Panorama: Managing Firewalls at Scale
EDU-210: Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management
Exam Registration:Pearson VUE Registration
Palo Alto Networks Certification Portal
Sample Questions:Free Download real PCNSE7 actual tests
Exam Way:Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE authorized test centers
Pre Condition:No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 3–5 years networking/security experience plus 6–12 months hands-on with Palo Alto NGFWs
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/pcnse

Palo Alto Networks PCNSE7 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Deploy and Configure Firewalls Using Panorama17%- Monitoring and reporting via Panorama
- Device groups and templates
- Panorama setup and connectivity
- Centralized policy and object management
Topic 2: Manage and Operate16%- Performance monitoring and resource management
- Configuration backups and restores
- Software updates and license management
- Log forwarding and reporting
Topic 3: Troubleshooting18%- System logs and diagnostic tools
- Traffic flow and policy troubleshooting
- VPN and connectivity issues
- Interface and routing problems
Topic 4: Deploy and Configure Core Components20%- Management and interface configuration
- Routing and NAT policies
- High availability configuration
- Security profiles and zone protection
Topic 5: Deploy and Configure Features and Subscriptions17%- GlobalProtect VPN
- WildFire and security subscriptions
- App-ID, Content-ID, and User-ID
- SSL decryption and policy control
Topic 6: Core Concepts12%- Platform architecture and traffic flow
- Decryption and authentication fundamentals
- Security zones and virtual systems
- Interface types and deployment modes

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No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 3–5 years networking/security experience plus 6–12 months hands-on with Palo Alto NGFWs Eligibility rules change over time, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official PCNSE7 exam page) before registering.

The Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer is Palo Alto Networks's certification exam for Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer, at the Professional level. Related credentials include PCNSA, PCCET. Prepare efficiently: short review sessions anywhere, mock exams when you have a desk.

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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer Sample Questions:

Question #1

How is the Forward Untrust Certificate used?

  • A. It is used for Captive Portal to identify unknown users.
  • B. It is used when web servers request a client certificate.
  • C. It issues certificates encountered on the Untrust security zone when clients attempt to connect to a site that has be decrypted/
  • D. It is presented to clients when the server they are connecting to is signed by a certificate authority that is not trusted by firewall.
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

Question #2

Which Palo Alto Networks VM-Series firewall is supported for VMware NSX?

  • A. VM-100
  • B. VM-300
  • C. VM-200
  • D. VM-1000-HV
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

Question #3

Which option is an IPv6 routing protocol?

  • A. OSPFv3
  • B. RIPv3
  • C. BGP NG
  • D. OSPv3
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Correct Answer: A  🗳️

Question #4

Which field is optional when creating a new Security Policy rule?

  • A. Destination Zone
  • B. Name
  • C. Source Zone
  • D. Action
  • E. Description
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Correct Answer: E  🗳️

Question #5

A critical US-CERT notification is published regarding a newly discovered botnet. The malware is very evasive and is not reliably detected by endpoint antivirus software.
Furthermore, SSL is used to tunnel malicious traffic to command-and-control servers on the internet and SSL Forward Proxy Decryption is not enabled.
Which component once enabled on a perirneter firewall will allow the identification of existing infected hosts in an environment?

  • A. Anti-Spyware profiles applied outbound security policies with DNS Query action set to sinkhole
  • B. Vulnerability Protection profiles applied to outbound security policies with action set to block
  • C. Antivirus profiles applied to outbound security policies with action set to alert
  • D. File Blocking profiles applied to outbound security policies with action set to alert
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Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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