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Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR: Security Operations and Integration (PCXDR-SOI)

We do not teach just for the test.Worked examples and real discussion, not a question bank. The exam is then delivered in the classroom — 98% pass it first time.
$2,550MSRP per seat
$1,500with military fundingAF COOL · Army CA · MyCAA
Name your pricethinQflex™ — tell us what you can payIn full, or across twelve monthly payments
Next dates
  • Nov 2–4Sterling, VA
  • Nov 16–18Atlanta, GA
  • Dec 7–9Burbank, CA
Request informationSee all 22 datesCourse datasheet (PDF)
3 daysconsecutive days
Live onlineor in the classroom
ProfessionalSecurity
45% labs55% lecture
24 monthsfree retakes

Course overview

Download the course datasheetThe full outline for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR: Security Operations and Integration (PCXDR-SOI), as a PDF.
thinQtank® Learning is offering a unique three-day training camp comprised of three days of instructor-led learning that gives students the knowledge and skills needed to configure and integrate Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks' extended detection and response platform: its software components, integrations, XQL, detection engineering, automation, dashboards and system optimization.

The camp follows the official Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR: Security Operations and Integration (PCXDR-SOI) course outline, with hands-on labs throughout.

Palo Alto Networks, Cortex, Prisma, Panorama and Strata are trademarks of Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

This course prepares students for the Palo Alto Networks Certified XDR Engineer certification.

What's included

12 items
thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Study Guide for Cortex XDR: Security Operations and Integration
Custom and focused exam preparation software and materials
Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote a fun and exciting learning
Membership to the thinQtank® Learning University Online
WE DO NOT "TEACH THE TEST" - Students will receive valuable examples and discussion
All courses taught by experienced Palo Alto Networks practitioners
Additional hours of remote lab access
Custom video recordings with even more in-depth learning of course topics
Customized practice exam software
Digital courseware
Retake any or all portions of the course as many times as you like in person or live on-line for 24 months
Six months mentoring access to our engineers after completing the course

What you'll be able to do

13 objectives
  • Explain the roles of agents, XDR collectors, NGFWs and Broker VMs
  • Query and analyze logs with XQL
  • Build detection rules and automation workflows
  • Apply external dynamic lists and indicator rules
  • Overview of Cortex XDR
  • Software components
  • Integrations
  • XQL
  • Detection engineering
  • Platform automation
  • System optimization
  • Dashboards and reports
  • Email security

The exam

  • Supports the Palo Alto Networks Certified XDR Engineer certification
  • Delivered by Pearson VUE at a test center or online proctored — we help you schedule your attempt
  • Question count, time limit, passing score and fee are set by Palo Alto Networks in the official exam datasheet, which we review with you in class

Who it's for, and what you need first

Target Audience

  • SOC, CERT and CSIRT engineers and managers
  • XDR engineers
  • MSSPs, integrators and security consultants
  • Service members, veterans and military spouses using AF COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0

Prerequisites

  • A solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, including network and endpoint security

How it's delivered

Instructor-Led Training
Immersive Live-Online Training
On-Site and Custom Delivery

Dates and locations

22 scheduled
DatesLocationStatus
Mon Nov 2 – Nov 4, 20263 daysSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Nov 16 – Nov 18, 20263 daysAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Dec 7 – Dec 9, 20263 daysBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Jan 4 – Jan 6, 20273 daysSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Jan 11 – Jan 13, 20273 daysAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Feb 1 – Feb 3, 20273 daysBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Mar 1 – Mar 3, 20273 daysSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Mar 8 – Mar 10, 20273 daysAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Mar 29 – Mar 31, 20273 daysBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Apr 26 – Apr 28, 20273 daysSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon May 3 – May 5, 20273 daysAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon May 24 – May 26, 20273 daysBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Jun 21 – Jun 23, 20273 daysSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Jun 28 – Jun 30, 20273 daysAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Jul 19 – Jul 21, 20273 daysBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Aug 16 – Aug 18, 20273 daysSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Aug 23 – Aug 25, 20273 daysAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Sep 13 – Sep 15, 20273 daysBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Oct 18 – Oct 20, 20273 daysSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Mon Oct 25 – Oct 27, 20273 daysAtlanta, GA431 Marietta St NWOpenRequest info
Mon Nov 15 – Nov 17, 20273 daysBurbank, CA3301 N San Fernando BlvdOpenRequest info
Mon Dec 13 – Dec 15, 20273 daysSterling, VA21481 Ridgetop CirOpenRequest info
Guaranteed to run means the class goes ahead whatever the enrollment.
Prices shown are MSRP. Qualified military personnel funding through Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 pay a flat $1,500 per class, whatever the listed price. Everyone else — call 855-868-4467 about group pricing, discounts and current promotions.