PCNSA — Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator

IntermediateRetired

This certification is retired (as of 2025). Replacement: PAN NetSec Analyst — Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Analyst. Sources disagree on exact month; not in official portfolio

Issuer: Palo Alto Networks
Industry: Cybersecurity
Domain: Communication & Network Security
Level: Intermediate
Exam fee: $155 — July 2024 roadmap snapshot, unverified

Prerequisites & eligibility

No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 2 years. Renew by exam.

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