According to Palo Alto, the focus is on the critical skills required to develop infrastructure, mitigate threats, and prevent successful cyberattacks.
Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Associate certified professionals will have an understanding of how to use Palo Alto hardware and software to protect IT assets from attack.
Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA)
The Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) exam is for cybersecurity administrators who want to understand network-based cyberattacks and how to prevent them. It is suitable for IT professionals new to cybersecurity.
Target Audience
Anyone who interfaces with cybersecurity, including sales executives, system engineers, security administrators, and students of cybersecurity.
Modules Covered
The PCCSA is the lowest level of certification in the Palo Alto Networks certification path, and it validates knowledge in the following areas:
- Cybersecurity Landscape Cyberthreats and the Cyber-Attack Lifecycle
- Cyberattack Techniques and Types
- Wireless Threats and Advanced Threats
- Cloud Security and Data Center Security
- Network Security Technology
- Packet Encapsulation and Lifecycle Malware Analysis
Exam Details
| Exam Name: Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Associate | Exam Code: PCCSA |
| Exam Duration: 70 Minutes | Exam Format: Multiple choice, scenarios with graphics, and matching |
| Exam Type: Associate | Number of Questions: 50 Questions |
| Passing Score 70% | Exam Fee: $100 USD |
| Exam Language: English only | Validity: 2 Years |
| Retake: You have to pay full fee for each retake | Prerequisite: None |
| Provider: Palo Alto | Is Proctored: Yes |
| Training: optional | Exam Center: PEARSON VUE |
PCCSA Exam Preparation
Required experience: Prior to taking this certification exam, Palo Alto Networks recommends that you have a basic understanding of networking and cybersecurity, as well as current knowledge of cyber threats.
Follow the official Document by Palo Alto for preparation.
PCCSA Exam Policies
Exam Re-certification Policy
The Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Associate certification is valid for 2 years from the date of passing the examination. The candidate had to wait six months after acquiring the certification before taking another PCCSA exam. The candidate had to wait six months after acquiring the certification before taking another PCCSA exam.
Exam Score Report
You will receive your examination score right after completing your examination. Simultaneously, you will get to know whether you passed or failed and receive a score report that shows your report and how well you performed in each section of the examination or knowledge domains.
Cancellation Policy
Consequently, to cancel the exam candidates must contact Pearson VUE or access their online Pearson VUE account to cancel their exam up until the scheduled start time of your appointment. Failure to cancel before your scheduled appointment time or to show up for your scheduled appointment will result in the loss of your exam money.
Register PCCSA Exam
Go to the Pearson VUE website at https://home.pearsonvue.com/paloaltonetworks/ to Schedule your exam.
