Participants will be trained on Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks’ powerful extended detection and response platform. You will gain hands-on expertise in security operations, incident investigation, and system optimization to effectively protect modern environments. Throughout this course you will explore the key features of Cortex XDR.
This course is designed to enable you to:
• Describe the role of Cortex XDR components, including endpoint agents, XDR collectors, NGFWs, and Broker VMs, in securing networks and devices.
• Utilize XQL to query and analyze logs for effective data ingestion and threat detection.
• Design and implement workflows to streamline security operations.
• Apply External Dynamic Lists and indicator rules to enforce security policies.
Course Objectives
The course is designed to enable cybersecurity professionals, particularly those in SOC/CERT/CSIRT and engineering roles, to use XDR.
The course reviews XDR intricacies, from fundamental components to advanced strategies and techniques, including skills needed to configure security integrations, develop workflows, manage indicators, and optimize dashboards for enhanced security operations.
Scope
- Course level: Intermediate
- Course duration: 3 days
- Course format: Lecture and hands-on labs
- Platform support: Cortex
Course Modules
- Overview of Cortex XDR
- Software Components
- Integrations
- XQL
- Detection Engineering
- System Optimization
- Dashboards and Reports
SOC/CERT/CSIRT/XDR engineers and managers, MSSPs and
service delivery partners/system integrators, security
consultants and sales engineers.
Recommended Prerequisites
Attendees should possess a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, including network and endpoint security concepts.
Delivery Mode: Facilitated Classroom / Virtual Training
2025
Nov
17 – 19
2026
Feb
4 – 6
Mar
30 Mar – 2 Apr
Jun
3 – 5
Aug
12 – 14
Oct
7 – 9
Dec
21 – 23
Duration: 3 Days
Course Fee
| Course Fee w/o GST | USD 2,400.00 |
| Course Fee w. GST (9% effective 1st Jan 2024) | USD 2,616.00 |
| SME (Company Sponsored) – All Singaporean and Permanent Resident Employee | USD 2,616.00 |
| Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above | USD 2,616.00 |
| Singapore Citizens below 40 years old and Permanent Residents | USD 2,616.00 |
Exam Fee
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Exam Voucher is non-inclusive and optional. Please contact us for more info.
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