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Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
The PCNSE exam retired on 31 July 2025. Palo Alto names Next-Generation Firewall Engineer as its replacement. An existing PCNSE credential can remain valid until its individual expiry; it is not a new exam to book.
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RetiredThe PCNSE exam retired on 31 July 2025. Palo Alto names Next-Generation Firewall Engineer as its replacement. An existing PCNSE credential can remain valid until its individual expiry; it is not a new exam to book.
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