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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Palo Alto Networks
Exam Format
90 min
50-60
Not specified
Specialist
Registration
$250 USD
Pearson VUE
English
Validity
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SSE-ENGINEER Exam Topics and Domains
SSE-ENGINEER is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Prisma Access, Panorama, Prisma Access Browser, GlobalProtect, and more.
1
Prisma Access Planning and Deployment
22%
Identify and describe Prisma Access architecture and components
Security processing nodesIP addressingCompute locationsDNS
- Understand Prisma Access architecture and its components
- Configure and manage security processing nodes
- Plan and implement IP addressing schemes
- Select and configure compute locations
- Configure DNS for Prisma Access
Explain Prisma Access routing
Routing preferenceBackbone routingTraffic steering
- Configure routing preferences in Prisma Access
- Understand backbone routing architecture
- Implement traffic steering policies
Configure and deploy Prisma Access service infrastructure
- Deploy Prisma Access service infrastructure
- Configure service connections
- Manage infrastructure components
Configure and deploy Prisma Access for mobile users
VPN clientExplicit proxy
- Deploy and configure VPN clients for mobile users
- Implement explicit proxy configurations
- Manage mobile user access policies
Configure, implement, and deploy Prisma Access for remote networks
- Connect remote networks to Prisma Access
- Configure site-to-site connectivity
- Manage remote network policies
Configure and manage private application access
Service connectionsColo-ConnectZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Connector
- Configure service connections for private applications
- Implement Colo-Connect solutions
- Deploy and manage ZTNA connectors
Configure and implement identity authentication within Prisma Access
Cloud Identity EngineSAML, Kerberos, Certificate, LDAP, RADIUS
- Configure Cloud Identity Engine
- Implement various authentication methods
- Manage identity-based policies
2
Prisma Access Services
22%
Configure and implement advanced Prisma Access features and services
App AccelerationTraffic replicationIoT SecurityPrivileged remote accessRemote Browser Isolation (RBI)
- Configure App Acceleration for improved performance
- Implement traffic replication for monitoring
- Deploy IoT Security features
- Configure privileged remote access
- Implement Remote Browser Isolation
Configure and implement Prisma Access data security services
SaaS SecurityEnterprise DLPAI Access Security
- Implement SaaS Security features
- Configure Enterprise DLP policies
- Deploy AI Access Security controls
Configure and implement profiles and policies for Prisma Access
SecurityDecryptionQoS
- Configure security profiles and policies
- Implement decryption policies
- Set up QoS for traffic management
Configure and implement user-based policies within Prisma Access
Cloud Identity EngineUser-ID
- Configure Cloud Identity Engine for user identification
- Implement User-ID for policy enforcement
- Create and manage user-based policies
3
Prisma Access Browser (PAB)
22%
Configure and deploy PAB
Public applicationsPrivate applicationsPAB Extension
- Deploy Prisma Access Browser for public applications
- Configure PAB for private application access
- Deploy and manage PAB Extension
Configure and implement PAB policies and profiles
SecurityDecryptionData loss prevention (DLP)
- Configure PAB security policies
- Implement browser-based decryption
- Set up DLP policies for PAB
4
Prisma Access Administration and Operation
16%
Manage and operate Prisma Access with Panorama
Tenant management and multitenancyUser- and role-based access controlConfiguration management and version controlReporting and log managementRelease and upgrades
- Manage Prisma Access using Panorama
- Configure multi-tenant environments
- Implement RBAC for administrative access
- Manage configurations and versions
- Plan and execute upgrades
Manage and operate Prisma Access with Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)
Tenant management and multitenancyUser- and role-based access controlConfiguration management and version controlReporting and log managementCopilot
- Manage Prisma Access using Strata Cloud Manager
- Configure SCM multi-tenant environments
- Implement cloud-based RBAC
- Use Copilot for optimization
- Manage cloud-based configurations
Configure and deploy Strata Logging Service
SCM and PanoramaLog forwarding
- Deploy Strata Logging Service
- Configure log collection from SCM and Panorama
- Set up log forwarding to external systems
Maintain security posture in Prisma Access
Best Practice Assessment (BPA)Compliance
- Run Best Practice Assessments
- Maintain compliance posture
- Implement security recommendations
5
Prisma Access Troubleshooting
18%
Monitor and troubleshoot Prisma Access connectivity
Mobile usersRemote networksService connectionsZTNA connectorsPerformance and latency
- Troubleshoot mobile user connectivity issues
- Diagnose remote network problems
- Resolve service connection issues
- Fix ZTNA connector problems
- Analyze and optimize performance
Troubleshoot Prisma Access traffic enforcement issues
Security policyHIP enforcementUser-ID mismatchSplit tunneling
- Troubleshoot security policy issues
- Resolve HIP enforcement problems
- Fix User-ID mismatches
- Diagnose split tunneling issues
How do I earn this certification?
Passing SSE-ENGINEER earns the Security Service Edge Engineer certification. It sits in the Security Service Edge / SASE track.
Next Level Options
- PCNSE - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security EngineerBeing retired July 31, 2025
- PCCSE - Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security EngineerBeing retired July 31, 2025
Alternative Paths
- PSE-SASE - Palo Alto Networks System Engineer - SASE Complementary presales skills for SASE solutions
- PSE-Prisma Cloud - Palo Alto Networks System Engineer - Prisma Cloud Cloud security expertise
- PSE-Cortex - Palo Alto Networks System Engineer - CortexSOC and XDR capabilities
- PSE-Strata - Palo Alto Networks System Engineer - StrataNetwork security platform expertise
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The most effective way to prepare for SSE-ENGINEER is by using the PlanetCert Simulator to practice questions and review detailed explanations.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-08-01
- Announcement date: 2024-01-01
Updates
- Prisma Access Browser (PAB) Latest Entire Domain 3 (22% of exam) focuses on PAB configuration and policies • Release date: 2024-09-01
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) 2.0 Critical component in Domain 1, application access scenarios • Release date: 2024-07-01
- Strata Cloud Manager Current Domain 4 includes SCM management, Copilot features • Release date: Continuous updates
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by SSE engineers and Prisma Access engineers.
- Working knowledge of network security
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP and how traffic is directed within a network, including routing protocols
- Working knowledge of networking infrastructure, protocols, and topology
- Basic understanding of endpoint OS fundamentals and security hardening methods
- Working knowledge of SSE and security automation technology
- Basic knowledge of current and emergent trends in information security
- Ability to use security models/architectures (e.g., Defense in Depth, Zero Trust)
- Engineering-level knowledge of Prisma Access
- Basic knowledge of programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Powershell, SQL)