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PSE-CORTEX Exam Topics and Domains
PSE-CORTEX is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with All Cortex products, Cortex XSOAR, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSIAM, and more.
Business Value and Competitive Differentiators
Business Benefits of Cortex Platform
- Articulate the business value of each Cortex product
- Calculate and present ROI for Cortex deployments
- Compare Cortex benefits to traditional security solutions
Competitive Differentiation
- Identify key differentiators versus competitors
- Position Cortex against alternative solutions
- Articulate unique value propositions
Architecture and Planning
Cortex XDR Architecture
- Design XDR deployment architectures
- Plan data collection strategies
- Architect integration solutions
Cortex XSOAR Architecture
- Design XSOAR deployment architectures
- Plan automation strategies
- Architect integration solutions
Cortex XSIAM Architecture
- Design XSIAM deployment strategies
- Plan data architecture
- Optimize for scale and performance
Cortex Xpanse Architecture
- Understand Xpanse discovery architecture
- Plan attack surface management strategies
Demonstration and Evaluation
Use Case Identification
- Identify customer use cases
- Map use cases to Cortex capabilities
- Define success criteria
Presales Tools and Resources
- Master presales tools
- Conduct effective demonstrations
- Perform customer assessments
Proof of Value Planning
- Plan successful POV engagements
- Execute POV scenarios
- Document and present results
Deployment/Implementation Best Practices
Deployment Best Practices
- Understand deployment best practices
- Plan implementation strategies
- Identify common pitfalls
Resource Identification
- Identify available resources
- Understand support options
- Plan resource utilization
Handoff and Transition
- Execute smooth handoffs
- Ensure knowledge transfer
- Set up for customer success
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PSE-CORTEX earns the PSE Cortex Professional certification. It sits in the Systems Engineer - Security Operations track.
- PSE-SASE - PSE SASE Professional
- PSE-Strata-Pro-24 - PSE Strata Professional
- XDR-Analyst - Cortex XDR AnalystSpecialized XDR skills
- XDR-Engineer - Cortex XDR EngineerAdvanced XDR deployment
- XSIAM-Engineer - Cortex XSIAM EngineerNext-gen SIEM expertise
- SecOps-Professional - Security Operations ProfessionalBroader SecOps coverage
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
- Announcement date: 2024-01-01
- Cortex XDR 3.9 New AI features likely in next exam update • Release date: 2024-11-20
- Cortex XSOAR 8.4 Enhanced automation capabilities tested • Release date: 2024-10-01
- Cortex XSIAM 2.0 New deployment models covered • Release date: 2024-09-15
- Cortex Xpanse 3.2 Attack surface management updates • Release date: 2024-08-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Presales Engineers and Systems Engineers.
- Basic understanding of security operations
- Familiarity with Cortex platform products
- Experience with SOC environments
- Knowledge of threat detection and incident response