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Palo Alto Networks certification practice tests
Free practice tests and exam guides for 8 current Palo Alto Networks exams. Each exam has up to 30 free questions with explanations, its topics, cost and format.
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Most taken Palo Alto Networks exams
The exams most candidates look for. Start here if you are not sure which one to open.
| Exam | Level | Status | Questions | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Security Professional (formerly Network Security Generalist) | Professional | Active | 112 | Free test |
| Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Operations Professional | Professional | Active | 112 | Free test |
All Palo Alto Networks exams
Every current Palo Alto Networks exam on CertArea, in code order. New and beta exams are marked.
| Exam | Level | Status | Questions | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Practitioner | Foundational | Active | 112 | Free test |
| Network Security Professional (formerly Network Security Generalist) | Professional | Active | 112 | Free test |
| Next-Generation Firewall Engineer | Specialty | Active | 112 | Free test |
| Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Professional | Professional | Active | 112 | Free test |
| Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Operations Professional | Professional | Active | 112 | Free test |
| Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Service Edge Engineer | Professional | Active | 112 | Free test |
| Palo Alto Networks Certified XDR Engineer | Professional | Active | 112 | Free test |
| Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Engineer | Professional | Active | 112 | Free test |
Retired and retiring Palo Alto Networks exams
Check the end date before you book, and study for the replacement where there is one.
| Exam | Status | End date | Replaced by |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCNSE: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer | Retired | Jul 31, 2025 | Network Security Professional / NGFW Engineer |