What this book covers

Chapter 1, Understanding the Core Technologies, introduces PAN-OS functions and explains the core next-generation firewall features.

Chapter 2, Setting Up a New Device, provides everything that’s needed to get a fresh device or VM up and running.

Chapter 3, Building Strong Policies, explains how to create and optimize rules to their maximum potential.

Chapter 4, Taking Control of Sessions, demonstrates how shaping and redirecting sessions over alternate links can optimize bandwidth usage. It also covers how to apply decryption to inspect encrypted sessions.

Chapter 5, Services and Operational Modes, demonstrates how shaping and redirecting sessions over alternate links can optimize bandwidth usage. It also covers how to apply decryption to inspect encrypted sessions.

Chapter 6, Identifying Users and Controlling Access, explains how to leverage User-ID to control user access regardless of their IP address and physical location.

Chapter 7, Managing Firewalls through Panorama, demonstrates setting up the Panorama central management system, building shared policies, and system configuration.

Chapter 8, Upgrading Firewalls and Panorama, provides a straightforward and complete process to upgrade any system.

Chapter 9, Logging and Reporting, demonstrates how to configure log collectors and log forwarding, and explains how to customize and schedule reports.

Chapter 10, Virtual Private Networks, shows how to set up site-to-site IPsec tunnels and SSL or IPsec user VPNs, and how to enable a clientless VPN.

Chapter 11, Advanced Protection, covers the creation of custom signatures for App-ID and custom threats, as well as how to configure DDoS and zone protection.

Chapter 12, Troubleshooting Common Session Issues, guides you through basic troubleshooting steps and session details.

Chapter 13, A Deep Dive into Troubleshooting, explains advanced troubleshooting techniques, leveraging flow analysis and global counters.

Chapter 14, Cloud-Based Firewall Deployment, explains how to deploy firewalls in Azure cloud environment, and the unique considerations when setting them to protect resources.

Chapter 15, Supporting Tools, discusses integrating with third-party tools to gain advanced visibility and control.