Industrial

Training(EC3PC03)
Paloalto Networks

Submitted to:
Mr. Vasim khan
Submitted by:
Aditya Rathore
INTRODUCTION TO PALO ALTO
NETWORKS
Palo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company
specialized in providing advanced firewalls cloud security, and
threat prevention solutions for enterprises
Palo Alto Networks provides cybersecurity solutions designed to protect
organizations from cyber threats across various digital environments. Their
offerings include next-generation firewalls, cloud security, endpoint protection,
and threat intelligence services. They help businesses secure their networks,
data, and applications by detecting, preventing, and responding to advanced
cyber threats in real-time. They are widely recognized for their cutting-edge
technology in network security, cloud infrastructure protection, and
cybersecurity analytics.

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KEY PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
NEXT-GENERATION FIREWALLS:
SECURE ENTERPRISE NETWORKS
PRISMA CLOUD: CLOUD SECURITY
SOLUTIONS FOR PUBLIC, PRIVATE,
AND HYBRID CLOUDS
CORTEX: AI-POWERED SECURITY
OPERATIONS, THREAT DETECTION,
AND RESPONSE
WILDFIRE: ADVANCED THREAT
PREVENTION PLATFORM USING AI
AND MACHINE LEARNING
IMPORTANCE OF CYBERSECURITY
Growing cyber threats due to increased
Growth digitalization

Need for advanced protection against ransomware,

Protection malware, and network breaches

Palo Alto’s role in protecting enterprises and governments globally

Global

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FIREWALLS

A firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing

network traffic and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based
on a defined set of security rules.
• Firewalls have been a first line of defense in network security for over 25
years. They establish a barrier between secured and controlled internal
networks that can be trusted and untrusted outside networks, such as the
Internet.
• A firewall can be hardware, software, software-as-a service (SaaS), public
cloud, or private cloud (virtual).

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TYPES OF FIREWALL

• Packet filtering firewall – Looks at the IP header of packets and drops ones
that are flagged. .
• Circuit-level gateway – Flags malicious content based on TCP handshakes and
other network protocol session initiation messages, rather than looking at the
packets themselves.
• Stateful inspection firewall – Combines packet filtering with session
monitoring for an additional level of security.
• Next-generation firewall – Employs application-level, context-aware,
intelligent technology to protect against advanced threats

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NGFW ARCHITECTURE
NGFWs analyze packet headers to determine
Packet Filtering if traffic should be allowed or blocked based
on predefined rules.

NGFWs inspect packet payloads to identify applications,

Deep Packet Inspection protocols, and detect malware or other threats.

NGFWs provide granular control over application usage, allowing or

Application Control blocking specific applications or categories

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BENEFITS

• ENHANCED THREAT DETECTION – Detect and

block advanced threats in real-time,
reducing the risk of data breaches.
• IMPROVED PERFORMANCE – Optimized traffic
management and reduced latency for better
network performance.
• SIMPLIFIED SECURITY MANAGEMENT –
Centralized control and policy management for
streamlined security operations.

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TOOLS
VMWare Software: VMware is a software company known for its
virtualization and cloud computing technologies. Its flagship product.

Four Components :
• Client -It allows administrators to manage and monitor virtual machines (VMs), storage,
networks, and other VMware resources.
• vRouter-A vRouter (Virtual Router) is a software-based router that runs as a virtual
machine, designed to route traffic between different networks or subnets.
• DMZ(Demilitarized Zone)-
• Firewall- Firewall control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined
security rules.

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BASIC FUNDAMENTALS LEARNT
Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Cybersecurity is the practice of
protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats such as
hacking, malware, and data breaches.
Network Security Fundamentals: Network security involves
protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility of data and
resources within a network infrastructure.
Cloud Security Fundamentals: Cloud security focuses on securing
cloud environments, which include infrastructure, applications, and
data stored or processed in the cloud.
Security Operations Fundamentals: Security operations involve
the day-to-day management of an organization’s security posture,
with a focus on monitoring, detection, and response to incidents.
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Firewall Essentials Configuration and Management:Firewalls
NGFW DEMAND

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TRADITIONAL FIREWALL VS. NGFW
Traditional firewalls primarily function by filtering network traffic
based on predefined rules that focus on IP addresses, ports, and
protocols, which operates mainly at the network (Layer 3) and
transport layers (Layer 4). This basic approach provides a
fundamental level of network protection but is often limited in its
ability to detect and prevent sophisticated threats. In contrast, Next-
Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) offer a more comprehensive security
solution by integrating advanced features such as application
awareness through App-ID technology, deep packet inspection (DPI),
and real-time threat prevention. NGFWs operate at multiple layers,
including the application layer, allowing them to identify and control
applications regardless of the port or protocol and to decrypt and
inspect encrypted traffic for hidden threats. Additionally, NGFWs
incorporate user identification (User-ID) for more granular control
over
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CONCLUSION
Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) represent a critical advancement
in network security, addressing the limitations of traditional firewalls
with sophisticated features designed to combat the evolving threat
landscape. By integrating deep packet inspection, application
awareness, and advanced threat prevention capabilities, NGFWs
provide comprehensive protection against a wide array of cyber
threats, from malware and ransomware to complex attacks targeting
specific applications. Their ability to combine multiple security
functions into a single solution streamlines management and
enhances overall network efficiency. As organizations continue to
navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic digital environment,
NGFWs offer the scalability, flexibility, and intelligence necessary to
safeguard critical assets and ensure robust, resilient network
security. Embracing NGFW technology is not just a step forward in
defense
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