Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Essentials II Course Description: Essentials II provides the student with a full understanding of the fundamental tenants of cybersecurity and covers the general security concepts involved in maintaining a secure network computing environment. Students will fully learn the nature and scope of today’s cybersecurity challenges, strategies for network defense, as well as detailed information about next-generation cybersecurity solutions. Students will also deploy a variety of security methodologies as well as technologies and concepts used for implementing a secure network environment. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: • Demonstrate ability to assess and harden endpoints based on security policies. • Describe uses of advanced malware research and analysis to provide enhanced protection for enterprise networks. • Examine mobile and cloud-based connection technologies.