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PCCSE Exam Topics and Domains
PCCSE is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Alert Rules, Alibaba Cloud, API Security, Asset Explorer, and more.
Prisma Cloud Administration
Deployment and Management
- Deploy and manage Prisma Cloud console and defenders
- Configure authentication and access control
- Implement agentless security scanning
Account Onboarding
- Onboard cloud accounts to Prisma Cloud
- Configure proper permissions for cloud providers
- Manage multi-cloud environments
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Asset Inventory and Discovery
- Identify and inventory cloud assets
- Use RQL for advanced asset queries
- Implement asset classification strategies
Compliance and Policies
- Configure and manage security policies
- Implement compliance standards
- Create custom policies using RQL
Alerts and Remediation
- Configure alerting and notifications
- Implement remediation workflows
- Integrate with third-party tools
Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)
Container Security
- Implement container runtime protection
- Configure image vulnerability scanning
- Secure container registries
Host and Serverless Security
- Secure host environments
- Protect serverless functions
- Implement file integrity monitoring
Web Application and API Security (WAAS)
- Configure Web Application and API Security
- Implement OWASP protections
- Deploy application firewall rules
Data Security and Compliance
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
- Implement data discovery and classification
- Configure data loss prevention policies
- Ensure data compliance
Network Security
Cloud Network Security
- Implement network segmentation
- Configure cloud network security
- Deploy zero trust principles
SecOps and Incident Response
Security Operations
- Utilize SecOps Dashboard for insights
- Perform security investigations
- Implement incident response workflows
Integration and Automation
- Leverage Prisma Cloud APIs
- Integrate with third-party solutions
- Implement automation workflows
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PCCSE earns the Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer certification. It sits in the Cloud Security track.
- PCNSE - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security EngineerNetwork security focus
- PSE-Prisma - PSE Prisma Cloud ProfessionalPresales and solution architecture focus
- Network Security Analyst - Network Security Analyst (New Role-based) Modern role-based alternative
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Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for PCCSE.
What's changed on this exam?
- RETIRING
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
- Announcement date: 2024-01-01
- Prisma Cloud Darwin AI 1.0 New AI features likely in future role-based certifications • Release date: 2024-10-15
- Cloud Code Security 2.0 Code security integration becoming essential knowledge • Release date: 2024-08-15
- WAAS/CNAF 3.0 Enhanced web application protection features • Release date: 2024-07-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud Security Engineers and DevOps Engineers.
- Experience with Prisma Cloud platform
- Understanding of cloud security concepts
- Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Familiarity with cloud-native technologies
- Experience with containers and Kubernetes