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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Palo Alto Networks
Exam Format
90 min
60-75
70%
Professional
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
2 years
Pass a recertification exam; Complete continuing education credits; Pass a higher-level certification
CLOUD-SECURITY-PROFESSIONAL Exam Topics and Domains
CLOUD-SECURITY-PROFESSIONAL is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with AutoFocus, Cortex Data Lake, Agent Manager, Agentless Scanner, and more.
1
Security Operations Center (SOC) Fundamentals
10%
SOC Components and Functions
Roles and ResponsibilitiesTools, Technologies, and Analytics
- Understand SOC organizational structure and roles
- Identify key SOC technologies and their functions
- Explain SOC operational workflows
AI and Machine Learning in Security Operations
AI/ML Applications
- Explain the role of AI/ML in modern SOC operations
- Identify use cases for ML-powered security
Threat Intelligence and Incident Management
Threat Intelligence Integration
- Understand threat intelligence lifecycle
- Explain incident categorization and prioritization
2
Cortex Fundamentals
15%
Key Components of Cortex Cloud
Users, Roles, and IndicatorsLog Management and Asset InventoryCompliance, Rules, and Data Protection
- Understand Cortex Cloud architecture
- Configure user access and permissions
- Manage logs and assets effectively
Reports and Dashboards
Creating and Managing Reports
- Create custom reports and dashboards
- Configure automated reporting
Data Source Ingestion
Data Ingestion Methods
- Configure data source integrations
- Troubleshoot ingestion issues
3
Cloud Posture Security
29%
Key Cloud Posture Security Elements
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM)AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM)Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)Agentless ScanningUnified Compliance ManagementIdentity SecurityVulnerability Management
- Implement comprehensive cloud posture security
- Configure and manage all posture modules
- Integrate compliance and vulnerability management
Posture Security Management Modules
Module Integration and Orchestration
- Understand module interactions
- Implement cross-module workflows
4
Cloud Runtime Security
26%
Runtime Security Concepts and Capabilities
Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)Web Application and API Security (WAAS)Runtime Vulnerability Management
- Deploy comprehensive runtime protection
- Configure detection and response capabilities
- Implement WAAS for application security
Agent Management and Deployment
Agent Architecture and Deployment
- Plan and execute agent deployments
- Manage agent lifecycle and updates
5
Application Security
20%
Application Security Features and Functionality
Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)CI/CD Posture ManagementSoftware Composition Analysis (SCA)Infrastructure as Code (IaC) SecuritySecrets ScanningScan Management
- Implement comprehensive application security
- Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
- Manage application security posture
Application Security Use Cases
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
- Identify appropriate security controls for different application types
- Implement use case-specific security measures
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CLOUD-SECURITY-PROFESSIONAL earns the Cloud Security Professional certification. It sits in the Cloud Security track.
Current Level Exams
- Network Security Professional - Palo Alto Networks Network Security Professional
- Security Operations Professional - Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Professional
Next Level Options
Expert Level - Future Expert Cloud Security Certification
Alternative Paths
- XSIAM Analyst - Palo Alto Networks XSIAM AnalystSOC and threat detection focus
- XSIAM Engineer - Palo Alto Networks XSIAM EngineerAdvanced SOC engineering
- Network Security Analyst - Palo Alto Networks Network Security Analyst Network security specialization
- SSE Engineer - Security Service Edge EngineerCloud-delivered security services
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-08-01
- Announcement date: 2025-03-01
Updates
- Cortex Cloud Platform 3.0 Core platform for all exam domains • Release date: 2025-Q2
- AI-SPM (AI Security Posture Management) 1.0 New subdomain under Cloud Posture Security • Release date: 2025-Q1
- CDR (Cloud Detection and Response) 2.0 Major component of Cloud Runtime Security domain • Release date: 2025-Q1
- ASPM (Application Security Posture Management) 2.5 Key focus in Application Security domain • Release date: 2025-Q2
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Current or aspiring Cloud Security administrators and SOC analysts.
- Basic understanding of the Cortex Cloud platform and related cloud security
- Working knowledge of cloud-based deployments
- Working knowledge of threats to cloud-based deployments
- Knowledge of OS fundamentals
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in cloud security
- Basic understanding of application, runtime, and cloud posture security
- Basic understanding of security, compliance, and identity in the cloud
- Basic understanding of vulnerability management
- Basic understanding of SOC processes and tools
- Knowledge of the SDLC
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals