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Palo Alto Networks CloudSec-Pro Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your CloudSec-Pro exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Professional exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free CloudSec-Pro questions. We also provide premium CloudSec-Pro practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

Palo Alto Networks
Vendor
CloudSec-Pro
Exam Code
258
Total Questions
5
Total Exam Domains

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Palo Alto Networks CloudSec-Pro Exam Objectives

Section 1: Security Operations Center (SOC) Fundamentals
Weight:
10%
1.1 Demonstrate understanding of SOC components and functions
  • 1.1.1 Roles and responsibilities
  • 1.1.2 Tools, technologies, and analytics
1.2 Explain the role of AI and machine learning (ML) in security operations
1.3 Explain the role of threat intelligence in incident response and incident management
1.4 Explain the function of incident categorization and prioritization
Section 2: Cortex Fundamentals
Weight:
15%
2.1 Explain the function of key components of Cortex Cloud
  • 2.1.1 Users, roles, IP address, domain, and URL indicator types
  • 2.1.2 Log management and asset inventory
  • 2.1.3 Compliance, rules, and data protection
  • 2.1.4 Use cases
2.2 Explain the process of creating and managing reports and dashboards in Cortex Cloud
2.3 Demonstrate understanding of data source ingestion
Section 3: Cloud Posture Security
Weight:
29%
3.1 Identify and explain the use of key cloud posture security elements
  • 3.1.1 Cloud security posture management (CSPM)
  • 3.1.2 Kubernetes security posture management (KSPM)
  • 3.1.3 AI Security Posture Management (AI–SPM)
  • 3.1.4 Data security posture management (DSPM)
  • 3.1.5 Agentless scanning
  • 3.1.6 Unified compliance management
  • 3.1.7 Identity security
  • 3.1.8 Vulnerability management
3.2 Explain the role of Posture Security Management Modules
Section 4: Cloud Runtime Security
Weight:
26%
4.1 Explain cloud runtime security concepts and capabilities
  • 4.1.1 Cloud workload protection (CWP)
  • 4.1.2 Cloud detection and response (CDR)
  • 4.1.3 Web Application and API Security (WAAS)
  • 4.1.4 Vulnerability management
4.2 Explain the process of agent management and deployment
Section 5: Application Security
Weight:
20%
5.1 Explain the features and functionality of application security
  • 5.1.1 Application security posture management (ASPM)
  • 5.1.2 CI/CD posture management
  • 5.1.3 Software composition analysis (SCA)
  • 5.1.4 Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security
  • 5.1.5 Secrets scanning
  • 5.1.6 Scan management
5.2 Identify and describe application security use cases
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