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XSOAR-ENGINEER Exam Topics and Domains
XSOAR-ENGINEER is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Integration commands, Ticketing systems, Analytics features, Automation library, and more.
Planning, Installation, and Maintenance
System Authentication and Authorization
Demonstrate knowledge of planning and configuring system authentication and authorization
Engine Deployment
Explain the process of planning and deploying engines
Dev/Prod Deployment Management
Explain the process of planning and managing a dev/prod deployment
Marketplace Pack Management
Demonstrate knowledge of managing Marketplace pack installations and version updates
Integration Instance Configuration
Identify and describe configuration and troubleshooting integration instances
System Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Explain the process of maintaining and troubleshooting the system
Use Case Planning and Development
Incident and Indicator Lifecycle
Demonstrate understanding of incident and indicator lifecycle
Field and Layout Configuration
Explain field and layout configuration
Classifier and Mapper Configuration
Demonstrate understanding of classifier and mapper configuration
Incident Creation Methods
Identify and describe incident creation methods
Incident Preprocessing and Postprocessing
Identify and describe incident preprocessing and postprocessing functions
Incident Type Configuration
Demonstrate knowledge of incident type playbooks, layouts, and SLAs
List Configuration and Management
Explain list configuration and management
Playbook Development
Playbook Task Configuration
Explain playbook task input and output configuration and results
Context Data Management
Explain the process of referencing and manipulating context data to manage automation workflow
Playbook Task Types
Identify and describe the various playbook task types
Sub-playbook Configuration
Demonstrate understanding of sub-playbook (inputs, outputs, looping) configuration
Filters and Transformers
Explain the process of applying filters and transformers to manipulate data in playbook tasks
Playbook Debugger
Explain the process of applying playbook debugger in development and troubleshooting
Built-ins, Commands, and Scripts
Identify and describe built-ins, commands, and scripts
Automation Script Creation
Explain the process of creating and applying automation scripts
Job Creation and Management
Explain job creation and management
Incident Interactions and Reporting
Incident States and Actions
Explain incident states and actions
War Room Activities
Demonstrate understanding of War Room activities
Incident Relationships
Explain incident relationships
Dashboard and Report Configuration
Demonstrate understanding of dashboard and report configuration
Threat Intelligence Management
Threat Intelligence Features
Identify and describe threat intelligence features
Indicator Creation Methods
Explain indicator creation methods
Indicator Configuration
Explain the process of indicator configuration
Indicator Relationships
Explain indicator relationships
Indicator Enrichment and Source Reliability
Demonstrate knowledge of indicator enrichment and source reliability
Threat Intelligence Sharing
Explain threat intel sharing with external security services
Indicator Exclusions
Demonstrate understanding of indicator exclusions list configuration and management
How do I earn this certification?
Passing XSOAR-ENGINEER earns the Palo Alto Networks Certified XSOAR Engineer certification. It sits in the Security Operations - Cortex XSOAR track.
- PCDRA - Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst Complementary security operations certification focusing on XDR platform
- PCSAE - Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation EngineerPredecessor certification (being phased out in favor of XSOAR Engineer)
- PCNSA - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security AdministratorFoundation-level certification for Palo Alto Networks ecosystem
- Palo Alto Networks Certified XSOAR Analyst Analyst-focused XSOAR certification for SOC analysts and incident responders
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-08-01
- Announcement date: 2024-08-01
- Cortex AgentiX 1.0 Future exam versions will likely incorporate AgentiX concepts and agentic AI workflows • Release date: 2025-10-28
- AI-Driven Threat Intelligence Ongoing Increased emphasis on AI-powered enrichment and automated threat analysis in exam scenarios • Release date: 2025
- Advanced Integration Ecosystem Continuous New integration scenarios and third-party tool configurations may appear in exam • Release date: 2025-2026
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security Operations Engineers and Security Engineers.
- Working knowledge of security operations and incident response processes
- Understanding of network security, infrastructure, protocols, and topology
- Working knowledge of endpoint OS fundamentals
- Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence platforms, and ticketing systems
- Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, and PowerShell scripting
- Understanding of automation principles for security orchestration
- Working knowledge of data integration concepts and log normalization
- Understanding of REST API concepts
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Proficiency with JSON data format and data transformation