Securing remote users and hybrid networks shouldn’t feel like navigating a maze, but for many security teams, it does. With the attack surface constantly shifting and users scattered across multiple locations, maintaining consistent policies and visibility is a daily challenge. If you’re juggling siloed tools and struggling to enforce zero trust in a cloud-first world, you’re not alone.
The Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment course is your blueprint to regain control. It equips you with hands-on skills to deploy and manage cloud-delivered security using Strata Cloud Manager, streamlining protection for apps, users, and data across the globe.
Delivered by Datacipher Education Services, a Palo Alto Networks Authorized Training Partner (ATP), this course blends deep technical learning with practical, real-world labs.
In this guide, you’ll discover the course structure, key modules, career benefits, and how to get started. Let’s explore why this course is a game-changer for modern security teams.
Why Take the Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment Course?
In today’s cloud-centric world, network and security professionals face immense pressure to protect users, data, and infrastructure, regardless of their location. With mobile users growing and threats evolving, mastering a platform like Prisma Access SSE isn’t just valuable, it’s essential.
This course empowers you with the practical expertise and strategic understanding needed to lead secure digital transformations. Here’s how it benefits your career and skillset:
#1. Build deep expertise in Prisma Access SSE
Gain the hands-on skills to confidently deploy and manage secure access services across mobile users and branch networks using Strata Cloud Manager.
#2. Unlock career-advancing opportunities
This course prepares you for roles like SSE specialist, cloud security architect, or SASE lead, positions that are increasingly in demand in modern enterprises.
#3. Increase your value within your organization
With the ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and scale cloud-delivered security solutions, you become a go-to expert in your team, boosting your internal visibility.
#4. Future-proof your security skillset
Learn how to enforce Zero Trust, integrate ADEM, and manage large-scale deployments, all critical for staying ahead in a rapidly shifting security landscape.
#5. Prepare for the Palo Alto Networks Certified SSE Engineer certification
This course aligns with the objectives of the Certified SSE Engineer certification, providing you with the technical depth and platform knowledge necessary to succeed. You can find the exam details here.
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Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment Course Overview
The Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment course is a four-day instructor-led training designed to help security and network professionals deploy, manage, and troubleshoot cloud-delivered security using Palo Alto Networks’ Strata Cloud Manager and Prisma Access 5.0.
This course combines lectures with hands-on labs to ensure participants gain practical, real-world experience.
| Feature | Details |
| Course Duration | 4 days |
| Delivery Format | Instructor-led training with hands-on labs |
| Course Level | Intermediate |
| Target Audience | Security Engineers, Security Analysts, Network Engineers, Security Admins, SecOps specialists |
| Prerequisites | Basic cloud and networking knowledge; completion of Strata Cloud Manager digital learning paths; Firewall Essentials recommended |
| Training Credits | 40 |
| Course Fees | INR 45000 or USD 2250 |
Target Audience
The Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment course is tailored for professionals responsible for managing network security in cloud-centric and hybrid environments. It is ideal for:
1. Security Engineers
2. Security Administrators
3. Security Operations Specialists
4. Security Analysts
5. Network Engineers
This course is designed for individuals who already have foundational experience in networking and cloud technologies and are looking to specialize in Secure Service Edge (SSE) deployment using Prisma Access.
Prerequisites
To get the most value from this course, participants should meet the following prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of cloud computing and public cloud platforms
- Experience with networking concepts, including routing, switching, and IP addressing
- Completed Prisma Access (Strata Cloud Manager) digital learning paths
- Recommended completion of the Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management course or equivalent hands-on experience
These prerequisites ensure that learners can fully engage with the course content and hands-on labs without needing foundational instruction.
What Does the Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment Course Cover?
The Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment course is built to provide hands-on expertise in cloud-delivered network security. It focuses on the practical deployment, configuration, and management of Prisma Access using Strata Cloud Manager, aligned with real-world operational environments. Each module is designed to strengthen your ability to protect remote networks and mobile users with consistent policy enforcement and Zero Trust alignment.
The key modules covered in this course are:
- Prisma SASE
- Prisma Access Architecture
- Strata Cloud Manager
- Licensing and Activation
- Service Connections
- Remote Networks
- Mobile Users
- Prisma Access Explicit Proxy
- ZTNA Connector
- Prisma Access Browser
- Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM)
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
a. Deploy and configure Prisma Access for branch and mobile user environments using Strata Cloud Manager.
b. Manage secure service connections and remote network tunnels with real-time visibility and control.
c. Enable and administer Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for private applications.
d. Configure Explicit Proxy and integrate secure web access for unmanaged or BYOD users.
e. Monitor and optimize end-user experiences using Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM).
Additional key outcomes include managing Prisma Access licensing and activation workflows, using centralized policy management via Strata Cloud Manager, and configuring secure browser isolation for high-risk user groups. This course prepares you to confidently manage a scalable, cloud-native SSE infrastructure aligned with modern security frameworks.
Next Steps
After completing the Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment course, your next step is to pursue the Palo Alto Networks Certified SSE Engineer certification. This certification validates your ability to deploy, configure, and manage Prisma Access using Strata Cloud Manager in enterprise environments.
Enrolling in the Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment Course
The Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment course is a four-day, instructor-led program available through Palo Alto Networks’ Authorized Training Providers (ATPs), including Datacipher Education Services. It is offered in both virtual and in-person formats to accommodate diverse learning preferences and regional availability.
How to register for the course?
To sign up for the training, follow these steps:
#1. Visit the Palo Alto Networks training portal and locate the Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment course under instructor-led training listings.
Source: Palo Alto Networks
#2. Filter available sessions based on:
- Region: Select a training schedule that fits your time zone and availability.
- Language: Choose a session conducted in your preferred language.
- Time Zone: Find sessions that align with your working hours.
#3. Choose an Authorized Training Provider such as Datacipher, or enroll directly via the ATP’s website.
#4. Complete the registration and payment process to finalize your spot.
Some sessions may be marked as guaranteed to run, ensuring flexibility even if the minimum class size isn’t met.
Datacipher Education Services is a Palo Alto Networks Authorized Training Partner trusted by enterprises across the APAC region. Our instructors bring real-world experience and deep product knowledge to every class, ensuring that your learning is not only comprehensive but highly relevant to real-world cloud security operations.
To enroll through Datacipher select “Datacipher” from the Authorized Training Partner dropdown during registration, or visit our course page directly to sign up.
Training Credits
This course is part of the Palo Alto Networks training credit program. Organizations can pre-purchase training credits, valued at $100 each, to access Prisma Access SSE: Configuration and Deployment training and other Palo Alto courses. This course costs 40 credits, which amounts to $4000 (without GST). These credits remain valid for 12 months and can be redeemed through Authorized Training Providers like Datacipher.
. It is a great option for organizations with ongoing training needs, providing budget flexibility and access to multiple courses under one credit system. For more information on training credits, read this datasheet and program guide.
Become a Prisma Access SSE Expert with Datacipher Education Services
Source: Datacipher
Managing secure access across mobile users, cloud networks, and hybrid environments demands more than technical theory; it requires real-world expertise. That’s why security teams across the APAC region choose Datacipher Education Services, not just to learn but to lead in the Secure Service Edge (SSE) space.
As a Palo Alto Networks ATP, Datacipher delivers focused, instructor-led training that prepares you to deploy and manage Prisma Access SSE in production environments. Our programs are trusted by leading enterprises like Infosys, Nokia and Deloitte and designed for maximum real-world impact.
What makes Datacipher training different?
- Palo Alto Networks–certified instructors with deep, hands-on experience in deploying SSE solutions at scale
- Enterprise-grade labs that simulate complex Prisma Access configurations and scenarios
- Flexible course formats, including virtual and in-person, every quarter across the APAC region
- Support throughout your learning journey, from registration to post-course guidance
- Curriculum focused on operational excellence, not just theoretical concepts
Recently, one learner shared:
“The instructor at Datacipher made advanced Prisma Access SSE configurations feel clear and manageable. The hands-on labs were invaluable. I left confident I could apply this directly at Accenture.”
— Priya Mehta, Accenture
If you’re ready to move from understanding SSE to implementing it with confidence, Datacipher Education Services is the training partner you can count on.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Prisma Access SSE, and how does it fit into a SASE architecture?
Prisma Access SSE is Palo Alto Networks’ cloud-delivered Secure Service Edge solution that provides firewall-as-a-service, ZTNA, and secure web gateway capabilities. It’s a core component of the broader SASE architecture, delivering consistent security for users, apps, and data, regardless of location.
2. How does Strata Cloud Manager simplify policy and deployment management in Prisma Access?
Strata Cloud Manager provides a centralized interface for configuring, monitoring, and managing all Prisma Access components. It streamlines policy deployment, automates tunnel setups, and ensures consistent enforcement across remote networks and mobile users.
3. Is this course suitable for professionals looking to upskill from traditional network security roles?
Yes, it’s ideal for network and security professionals transitioning to cloud-centric environments. It builds on core networking skills and introduces modern SSE and Zero Trust frameworks.
4. How does this training compare to other cloud security certifications in terms of industry recognition?
While not a certification itself, the Prisma Access SSE course is aligned with the Palo Alto Networks Certified SSE Engineer path. It’s recognized for its hands-on, platform-specific focus, making it especially valuable for professionals working with SASE and cloud security architectures in real-world environments.
