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Palo Alto · professional
PCNSAPalo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator
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› Cost
Exam fee
PCNSA$200
Exam fee
$200
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
PCNSA$200
3-year cost of ownership
$200
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Pass mark
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Retake policy
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Study time
PCNSA60–120 hrs
Study time
60–120 hrs
Validity
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Median
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Premium %
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
PCNSA7.0
Schema quality
7.0
Practice evidence
PCNSA6.0
Practice evidence
6.0
Maintenance
PCNSA8.5
Maintenance
8.5
Market recognition
PCNSA7.5
Market recognition
7.5
Average
PCNSA7.3
Average
7.3
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
PCNSAGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
PCNSA—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
PCNSA—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A2Network Security
PCNSA● core
A2Network Security
● core
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