Join us for this hands-on Ultimate Test Drive (UTD) workshop focused on the powerful capabilities of the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW). Get guided, practical experience with the latest features designed to strengthen your security posture, enhance operational efficiency, and future-proof your network defenses.

Plus, attendees who meet the event requirements may be eligible to win an Uber Eats gift card (restrictions apply).

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Agenda:

• 15 min. | Fuel SoCal Welcome, Program Agenda, Instructor Intros, and Virtual Lab Environment Setup/Check.

• 45 min. | Hands on labs with Subject Matter Expert Instructor

• 10 min. | Break

• 45 min. | Hands on labs with Subject Matter Expert Instructor

• 5 min. | Wrap up / Raffle

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As part of this interactive session, you will get hands-on experience and learn to implement and leverage cutting-edge features, including:

• Intelligent Policy Management:

  • Mastering App-ID for granular application control and enforcing security based on identity, not just port.

  • Optimizing and modernizing your rule base with Policy Optimizer.

  • Implementing User-ID for user-based policy enforcement.

• Advanced Threat Prevention and Filtering:

  • Applying deep packet inspection for Threat Prevention.

  • Leveraging Advanced URL Filtering and new Cloud Inline ML for real-time, preventative web security.

  • Utilizing Advanced WildFire (including WF Inline ML) for swift zero-day malware detection and prevention.

• Future-Ready Security & Visibility:

  • Securing communications against emerging threats with tasks covering Post-Quantum Computing cipher detection and renegotiation.

  • Implementing Decryption to eliminate blind spots in encrypted traffic.

• Secure Remote Access and Identity:

  • Deploying and managing secure remote access with GlobalProtect (updated to 6.3.2) for both Agent and Clientless configurations, including new HIP check tasks.

  • Integrating and leveraging the Cloud Identity Engine for unified access management.

• AI-Powered Operations:

  • Exploring the updated workflow for AIOps for NGFW to gain actionable insights, automate tasks, and enhance firewall health and compliance.