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PCCSE — Prisma Cloud
Certified Security Engineer

Validates expertise in deploying and managing Prisma Cloud to secure cloud workloads, applications, and infrastructure across multi-cloud environments using CSPM, CWP, code security, and IAM capabilities.

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Palo Alto Networks Certified
Prisma Cloud Certified Security Engineer · PCCSE
LevelProfessional
Exam Duration90 Minutes
No. of Questions75 Questions
Passing Score70% (approx.)
Certification StatusActive
ProviderPearson VUE
6
Domains
75
Questions
90
Minutes
Pro
Level
Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

The PCCSE certification validates professional-level expertise in deploying, managing, and operating Prisma Cloud across multi-cloud environments. It covers six exam domains spanning Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection (CWP), Prisma Cloud Administration, Cloud Network Security, Code Security, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).

Recommended prerequisites: EDU-110 (Prisma Cloud CSPM), EDU-120 (Prisma Cloud CWP), and EDU-130 (Prisma Cloud PCCS) courses are strongly recommended before attempting the exam.

What You Will Learn

Skills Covered

Implement Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) — configure policies, alerts, compliance, and ad hoc investigations

Deploy Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) — defend image, host, container, and serverless vulnerabilities at runtime

Install, upgrade, and administer Prisma Cloud Console — manage defenders, agentless security, backup, and access control

Configure Cloud Network Security and identity-based micro-segmentation using Enforcers and NetSecOps dashboard

Implement Prisma Cloud Code Security (PCCS) — IAC scanning, CI policies, code review integrations, and pull request bots

Manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) — calculate permissions, investigate incidents, integrate with IdP, and remediate alerts

Target Audience

Who Should Take This Course

Cloud security engineers and architects responsible for securing multi-cloud environments using Prisma Cloud

DevSecOps professionals integrating cloud security into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows

Security administrators managing Prisma Cloud tenants and configuring CSPM policies and compliance standards

Security analysts and engineers seeking to validate expert-level Prisma Cloud deployment and operational skills

Certification Details
Exam CodePCCSE
LevelProfessional
Questions75 MCQ
Duration90 Minutes
Passing Score70% (approx.)
ProviderPearson VUE
LanguageEnglish

Zetlan Technologies offers expert-led PCCSE preparation covering all six exam domains with live sessions, hands-on labs, and downloadable course resources.

Exam Curriculum

PCCSE — 6 Core Exam Domains

Click any domain to expand and explore all topics covered in the official PCCSE exam blueprint.

1
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
6 Topics
Identify assets in a cloud account (inventory, config history, changes)
Configure policies (custom, compliance standards, reports)
Configure alerting and notifications (alert states, rules, workflow)
Perform ad hoc investigations using RQL (resource, user, network, anomaly)
Remediate alerts (auto vs manual)
Use SecOps Dashboard
2
Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)
6 Topics
Monitor and defend image and host vulnerabilities
Monitor and enforce image/container compliance
Monitor and defend containers during runtime (container models, runtime policies, audits)
Monitor and protect serverless vulnerabilities
Configure WAAS (application specs, API methods, DoS protection, bot protection)
Monitor and protect registries (scanning, CI)
3
Prisma Cloud Administration
9 Topics
Deploy and manage Console (Compute Edition) and upgrade
Deploy and manage defenders (networking, upgrade)
Configure Agentless Security (agent vs agentless, cloud discovery)
Backup and restore Console (backup management, disaster recovery)
Manage authentication (certificates, secrets store)
Configure access control (users, roles, SSO, RBAC for Docker)
Configure logging and enterprise settings (anomaly, licensing, auto-enable policies)
Configure third-party integrations (inbound/outbound)
Leverage Cloud/Compute APIs and Adoption Advisor
4
Cloud Network Security and Identity-Based Micro-segmentation
4 Topics
Configure Cloud network analyzer (network exposure policy, RQL)
Deploy and manage Enforcers (processing units, namespaces, tags, network rulesets, application profiling)
Manage local changes in remote repository (dev-prod)
Use NetSecOps dashboard (flows)
5
Prisma Cloud Code Security (PCCS)
4 Topics
Implement scanning for IAC templates (Terraform, CloudFormation, supply-chain security, repository scanning)
Configure policies in Console for IAC scanning (OOTB and custom build policies)
Configure CI policies for Compute scanning (default and custom)
Manage configuration settings (code reviews, notifications, pull requests and tagging bots)
6
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
7 Topics
Calculate net effective permissions (AWS, Azure)
Investigate incidents and create IAM policies using RQL
Integrate IAM with IdP (Azure AD, Okta)
Remediate alerts (manual vs automatic)
Monitor Scan Results (Data Inventory, Resource Explorer, Exposure Evaluation)
Assess Data Policies and Alerts
Define data security scan settings (scan configuration, data profile and pattern, snippet masking)
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PCCSE certification?
The Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud Certified Security Engineer (PCCSE) is a professional-level certification validating the ability to deploy, manage, and operate Prisma Cloud to secure cloud-native applications and infrastructure across multi-cloud environments using CSPM, CWP, code security, IAM, and cloud network security capabilities.
Who should take the PCCSE exam?
Cloud security engineers, DevSecOps professionals, and security administrators responsible for securing workloads on AWS, Azure, GCP, or other cloud platforms using Prisma Cloud. Prior experience with cloud environments and security tooling is strongly recommended.
What are the prerequisites for PCCSE?
While no mandatory prerequisites are listed, Palo Alto Networks recommends completing EDU-110 (Prisma Cloud CSPM), EDU-120 (Prisma Cloud CWP), and EDU-130 (Prisma Cloud PCCS) courses before attempting the exam.
How many questions are on the PCCSE exam?
The exam contains approximately 75 multiple-choice questions with a 90-minute time limit. The passing score is approximately 70%, delivered via Pearson VUE either online proctored or at a test centre.
What does Zetlan Technologies offer for PCCSE preparation?
Zetlan provides expert-led training covering all six PCCSE exam domains — CSPM, CWP, Prisma Cloud Administration, Cloud Network Security, Code Security, and IAM — with live online sessions, hands-on practice, and downloadable brochures.
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