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PCSAE: Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer Training
Length
5 days
Price
$3999
Days
Mon - Wed
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Why Choose This Course
In today’s fast-moving cybersecurity landscape, automation and orchestration are essential for reducing response times and improving operational efficiency. The Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) training equips professionals with the skills to design, develop, and manage security automation workflows using Cortex XSOAR. This course focuses on building playbooks, configuring incident types, integrating third-party tools, and leveraging automation scripts to streamline security operations.
Learners gain hands-on experience in creating dynamic playbooks, managing indicators and layouts, and applying advanced automation techniques to reduce manual effort and accelerate incident response. The training aligns with the PCSAE certification blueprint, ensuring participants acquire practical knowledge for real-world security orchestration and automation challenges.
This course is ideal for professionals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, and Adelaide seeking to enhance their expertise in security automation and orchestration
Prerequisites
- There are no formal prerequisites for this course. Experience with incident response and basic scripting is recommended
Exam
- PCSAE: Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer
Books
- PCSAE: Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer Training course material included.
Delivery
- Face-to-Face
- Live Virtual Instructor-led
Training
Skills Gained
- Develop and troubleshoot playbooks for automated workflows.
- Configure incident types, layouts, and fields in Cortex XSOAR.
- Apply filters and transformers to manipulate context data.
- Differentiate between manual, automated, and conditional playbook tasks.
- Enable and configure looping in sub-playbooks.
- Create and manage indicators and exclusion lists.
- Implement automation scripts and commands for incident response.
- Configure and manage integration instances for third-party tools.
- Apply content management best practices using Marketplace.
- Design dashboards and reports for SOC visibility.
- Understand solution architecture for scalable automation.
- Maintain and update content packs for continuous improvement
Audience
- Security operations engineers, SOC analysts, automation specialists, and system engineers working with Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR
Objectives
- Equip participants with the ability to design and implement security automation workflows using Cortex XSOAR.
- Develop skills to create, customise, and troubleshoot playbooks for automated incident response.
- Teach configuration of incident types, layouts, and fields for effective SOC operations.
- Enable learners to integrate third-party security tools and manage automation scripts.
- Build proficiency in managing indicators, classifiers, and data mapping for accurate threat handling.
- Provide knowledge of content management through Marketplace and best practices for updates.
- Strengthen understanding of solution architecture for scalable automation deployments.
- Prepare learners to generate dashboards and reports for SOC visibility and compliance.
- Reinforce advanced automation techniques to reduce manual effort and accelerate response times.
- Align training with PCSAE certification domains and real-world security orchestration requirements.
Outline
- Introduction to Cortex XSOAR and automation concepts
- Playbook development fundamentals
- Context data manipulation and workflow design
- Inputs, outputs, and sub-playbook configuration
- Looping and conditional logic in playbooks
- Playbook debugger and troubleshooting techniques
- Incident types and lifecycle management
- Layout configuration: tabs, forms, and dynamic sections
- Field types and advanced field capabilities
- Indicator types and mapping strategies
- Classifiers and mappers for data normalisation
- Automation scripts: creation, modification, and best practices
- Commands, jobs, and field-trigger scripts
- Integration framework and instance configuration
- Marketplace content management and updates
Price
| Days | Mon – Wed | Mon & Tue | Saturdays only |
| Time | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Duration | 5 days | 1 week or 5 weeks | 1 week or 5 weeks |
| Price | $3999 | $3999 | $3999 |
Terms & Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What is PCSAE certification?
PCSAE validates skills in developing and managing security automation workflows using Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR, including playbooks, integrations, and incident response automation
Is PCSAE still active?
Yes, but it will retire on 31 July 2025. Certifications earned before this date remain valid until their standard expiration
Who should take this course?
SOC analysts, security engineers, and automation specialists who want to streamline incident response and integrate security tools using Cortex XSOAR.
Are there prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites, but familiarity with incident response and basic scripting is recommended
Does this course include hands-on labs?
Yes, the training includes practical exercises for playbook development, automation scripting, and integration configuration.
Our Partnership
In today’s dynamic cybersecurity environment, where threats are increasingly sophisticated and persistent, automation has become essential for accelerating incident response and improving operational efficiency. The Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE) training equips professionals with the skills to design, develop, and manage security automation workflows using Cortex XSOAR. This course provides practical knowledge to build playbooks, configure incident types, integrate third-party tools, and apply advanced automation techniques to streamline security operations.
$120,000
Average annual salary for cybersecurity professionals in Australia, with senior automation roles exceeding $180,000.
72%
Employers prefer candidates with recognised security certifications for automation and orchestration roles.
21%
Cybersecurity job opportunities in Australia are projected to grow by 21% by 2026, driven by automation adoption.
$9.18B
The Australian cybersecurity market is valued at AUD 9.18 billion and expected to reach AUD 32 billion by 2034.
2,300+
Over 2,300 entry-level cybersecurity positions remain unfilled across Australia, many requiring automation skills.
98%
Leading Australian cybersecurity training programs report 98% student satisfaction.
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