Course Overview
This 3-day instructor-led course provides in-depth training on Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks’ powerful extended detection and response platform. You will gain hands-on expertise in security operations, incident investigation, and system optimization to effectively protect modern environments. Throughout this course you will explore the key features of Cortex XDR.
What are the skills covered
The course is designed to enable cybersecurity professionals, particularly those in SOC/CERT/CSIRT and engineering roles, to use XDR. The course reviews XDR intricacies, from fundamental components to advanced strategies and techniques, including skills needed to configure security integrations, develop workflows, manage indicators, and optimize dashboards for enhanced security operations.
This course is designed to enable you to:
- Describe the role of Cortex XDR components, including endpoint agents, XDR collectors, NGFWs, and Broker VMs, in securing networks and devices.
- Utilize XQL to query and analyze logs for effective data ingestion and threat detection.
- Design and implement workflows to streamline security operations.
- Apply External Dynamic Lists and indicator rules to enforce security policies.
Who should attend this course
SOC/CERT/CSIRT/XDR engineers and managers, MSSPs and service delivery partners/system integrators, security consultants and sales engineers.
Course Curriculum
Course Modules
Exam & Certification
Palo Alto Networks Certified XDR Engineer exam.
