As organizations add more security products to their network, administrators can struggle to keep firewall rules and device settings consistent across different systems.
Palo Alto Networks’ 2026 Unit 42 report found that many organizations run 50 or more security products, which makes consistency harder to maintain. In more than 90% of the incidents Unit 42 investigated, misconfigurations or coverage gaps directly helped attackers succeed.
For organizations using Palo Alto Networks, Strata Cloud Manager brings firewall management and security operations into one cloud-based platform. Having everything in one place means less switching between tools, but administrators still need to know how to configure and manage it properly
The Strata Cloud Manager: Network Security Management and Administration course teaches these skills through instructor-led lessons and hands-on exercises.
Here’s what you need to know about the course, from prerequisites and modules to enrollment and who it’s for.
5 Reasons to Take the Strata Cloud Manager: Network Security Management and Administration Course
Managing security through one platform sounds simpler, but only if you understand how the different parts of Strata Cloud Manager work together.
This course helps you build that understanding through practical configuration and troubleshooting. Here’s what you’ll learn from the training:
1. Manage Security More Consistently from One Platform
When firewalls, policies, and security operations are managed across different systems, it becomes easier for configurations to drift apart. This course shows you how Strata Cloud Manager brings hardware, software, and SASE management into one platform, making it easier to manage them from one place.
2. Understand How Configuration Changes Flow Across the Environment
A configuration change can affect more than one device or location, so knowing where and how to apply it matters. You’ll learn how the Strata Cloud Manager configuration hierarchy works and how to manage access, policies, and governance across your environment.
3. Get More Confident with Device Onboarding and Routing
Adding devices to Strata Cloud Manager is only the first step. You also need to configure them for your production environment. The course walks you through device onboarding, high availability, network infrastructure, and advanced routing so you can manage the setup more confidently.
4. Troubleshoot with Better Visibility
When something goes wrong, you need more than an alert telling you there is a problem. The course covers Strata Logging Service, telemetry, security insights, and threat hunting to help you investigate what happened and troubleshoot problems.
5. Use Automation and AI Without Losing Control
Strata Cloud Manager includes AIOps, AI agents, and automation capabilities, but these features still need to be used correctly. The training shows you how automated workflows and Infrastructure as Code can support security operations while keeping you in control of what they do.
Now that you know why the course matters, let’s take a closer look at the training format and what you can expect from it.
A Quick Overview of Strata Cloud Manager: Network Security Management and Administration Course
This course introduces you to managing enterprise security through Strata Cloud Manager.
Here is a quick look at the training format:
| Feature | Details |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Delivery Format | Instructor-led training |
| Learning Format | Lectures and hands-on labs |
| Platform Support | Strata Cloud Manager and Strata Logging Service |
The course combines instructor-led lessons with simulated labs covering policies, device onboarding, routing, and automated workflows.
Next, let’s look at who this course is designed for and whether it fits your current role.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for professionals who manage, monitor, or support network security and need to work with Strata Cloud Manager.
It is a good fit for:
- Security engineers who configure and maintain security controls across enterprise networks.
- Security administrators responsible for day-to-day policy, device, and platform management.
- Security operations specialists who monitor activity, investigate issues, and support ongoing security operations.
- Security analysts who use logs, insights, and threat data to understand what is happening across the environment.
- Network engineers who work with routing, connectivity, device onboarding, and network infrastructure.
If you manage Palo Alto Networks security or support distributed network operations, the next step is to check the course prerequisites.
What Are the Prerequisites for This Course?
Before attending, you should have a basic understanding of cloud computing, public cloud environments, and core networking concepts such as routing, switching, and IP addressing.
You should also be familiar with:
- Strata Cloud Manager digital learning paths
- Firewall Essentials: Configuration and Management, or equivalent practical experience
With this background, you’ll be better prepared for topics such as device onboarding, routing, policy management, troubleshooting, and automation.
Once you have the recommended foundation, the next step is to understand how to enroll in the course.
Steps to Enroll in the Strata Cloud Manager: Network Security Management and Administration Course
You can register through the Palo Alto Networks course page or directly through the Authorized Training Partner schedule.
1. Start from the Course Page
Open the Strata Cloud Manager: Network Security Management and Administration course page and select Register for course. This will take you to the Palo Alto Networks training schedule.
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You’ll then see the ATP training schedule directly.
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2. Choose a Suitable Session
Review the available dates and timings. Once you find a session that works for you, select Enroll.
3. Complete the Booking
Add the selected session to your cart and provide the required participant and payment details to complete your registration.
Easy Way: Directly Enroll Through Datacipher Education Services
You can also register through Datacipher, an authorized Palo Alto Networks training partner. We can help you review upcoming batches, find a suitable schedule, and complete your course registration. Simply complete the enrollment form to get started.
If your organization plans to use Palo Alto Networks Training Credits, here is what you should know before enrolling.
How Many Training Credits Does This Course Require?
The Strata Cloud Manager: Network Security Management and Administration course is listed at 20 Palo Alto Networks Training Credits. Since each credit has a purchasing value of $100, the listed value comes to $2,000.
Course fees can differ by location and delivery partner, so check the final amount for your selected session before booking.
If you are considering this course, we can also help you review available batches, credit usage, and enrollment options.
Build Your Strata Cloud Manager Skills with Datacipher Education Services
Datacipher Education Services is an authorized Palo Alto Networks training partner in India, the USA, and Saudi Arabia. We train security engineers, administrators, analysts, and network professionals to manage security through Strata Cloud Manager.
Source – Datacipher
When you train with Datacipher, you get:
- Official Palo Alto Networks training: You’ll learn with authorized Palo Alto Networks course content based on the current Strata Cloud Manager platform.
- Practical lab experience: You’ll practice security policies, device onboarding, routing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation through guided labs.
- Flexible training options: You can choose the training suited to individual learners or organizations, with support for scheduling and enrollment.
If you want more hands-on experience managing Palo Alto Networks security through Strata Cloud Manager, this course can help you get there. Connect with Datacipher Education Services through the training inquiry form or email training@datacipher.net to explore upcoming sessions and training options.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Strata Cloud Manager suitable for managing multiple firewalls?
Yes, Strata Cloud Manager is designed to provide centralized management for Palo Alto Networks firewalls across different locations. This can make it easier to manage policies, configurations, and security operations without switching between individual devices.
2. What is the difference between Strata Cloud Manager and Panorama?
Both platforms can centrally manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls, but they organize configurations differently. Panorama uses device groups, templates, and template stacks, while Strata Cloud Manager uses folders and snippets.
3. Do I need coding experience for the automation topics in this course?
No coding prerequisite is listed for the course. However, some familiarity with automation can make the Infrastructure as Code and automated workflow topics easier to understand.
