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Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy

Secondary and post-secondary schools can become an academy school member to receive the following benefits and ensure every student is cyber educated by training your high school or college instructors to teach Palo Alto Networks curriculum:
  • Teach Palo Alto Networks curriculum
  • Netlab and online equipment access for teachers/instructors and students
  • Operational support, troubleshooting, and curriculum integration from BSC faculty
  • Palo Alto Regional Academy updates.
  • Professional development graduate credit (up to 16 credits) are available for teachers upon completion of courses
To find out more about becoming an academy school member call us at at 701-224-5600 or email bsc.training@bismarckstate.edu.

Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Apprentice

This certification validates foundational knowledge and understanding in the areas of cybersecurity concepts, network fundamentals, endpoint security, security operations, network security, and cloud security.

The Apprentice Certification is designed for individuals who want to validate foundational knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity concepts. This is applicable to an emergent workforce that includes high school, college, and university students, individuals who want to transition into a cybersecurity career, and technical and non-technical IT professionals.
There are no prerequisites.

Recommended training includes:
  • Cybersecurity Foundations
  • Network Security Fundamentals
  • Cloud Security Fundamentals
  • Security Operations Fundamentals
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If you need assistance, please contact us at 701-224-5600 or email us at bsc.training@bismarckstate.edu
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