Implementing Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access: Learn real-world network protection - Softcover

'Reaper', Tom Piens Aka

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1835081002 ISBN 13: 9781835081006

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Deploy Prisma Access for mobile users, remote networks, and service connections harnessing advanced features

Key Features

• Find out how to activate, deploy, and configure Prisma Access
• Configure mobile user and remote network security processing nodes
• Understand user identification and the Cloud Identity Engine
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Discover how Palo Alto Networks' Prisma Access, a firewall as a service (FWaaS) platform, securely connects mobile users and branch offices to resources. This guide, written by renowned Palo Alto Networks expert Tom Piens, introduces cloud-delivered security and Prisma Access components. You’ll learn how Prisma Access fits into the security landscape and benefits organizations with remote networks and mobile workforces, and gain essential knowledge and practical skills in setting up secure connections, implementing firewall policies, utilizing threat prevention, and securing cloud applications and data. By the end, you'll be able to successfully implement and manage a secure cloud network using Prisma Access.

What you will learn

• Configure and deploy the service infrastructure and understand its importance
• Investigate the use cases of secure web gateway and how to deploy them
• Gain an understanding of how BGP works inside and outside Prisma Access
• Design and implement data center connections via service connections
• Get to grips with BGP configuration, secure web gateway (explicit proxy), and APIs
• Explore multi tenancy and advanced configuration and how to monitor Prisma Access
• Leverage user identification and integration with Active Directory and AAD via the Cloud Identity Engine

Who this book is for

This book is for network engineers, security engineers, security administrators, security operations specialists, security analysts, and anyone looking to integrate Prisma Access into their security landscape. Whether you're a newcomer to the field or a seasoned expert, this guide offers valuable insights for implementing and managing a secure cloud network effectively. Basic knowledge of Palo Alto will be helpful, but it’s not a prerequisite.

Table of Contents

1. Designing and Planning Prisma Access
2. Activating Prisma Access
3. Setting up Service Infrastructure
4. Deploying Service Connections
5. Configuring Remote Network SPNs
6. Configuring Mobile User SPNs
7. Securing Web Gateway
8. Setting Up Your Security Policy
9. User Identification and Cloud Identity Engine
10. Advanced Configurations and Insights
11. ZTNA Connector

About this title

About the Author

Tom Piens is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a distinguished career closely tied to Palo Alto Networks. With over two decades of experience in the field, Tom has played a pivotal role in shaping the digital defense landscape. His journey began as the first international (outside of the continental US) support engineer at Palo Alto Networks, where he rapidly ascended the ranks due to his remarkable aptitude for innovative solutions.

Beyond his technical prowess, Tom's passion for knowledge transfer has made him a sought-after mentor. He's been instrumental in cultivating a dynamic learning environment within the Palo Alto Networks LIVE community, fostering a culture of continuous growth and excellence. His innate ability to simplify complex concepts has empowered his colleagues to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity trends.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1835081002
• ISBN 13: 9781835081006
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 346