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Key Facts: PSE SASE Exam

~70%

Est. Pass Rate

Industry estimate

~70%

Passing Score

Palo Alto

25-50 hrs

Study Time

Recommended

75 min

Exam Duration

Palo Alto

$100

Exam Fee

Palo Alto

2 years

Cert Valid

Palo Alto

The Palo Alto Networks PSE SASE Associate exam validates pre-sales SASE selling and positioning skills around Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, and Strata Cloud Manager. It covers SASE concepts, ZTNA 2.0, mobile users and remote networks, service connections, Cloud NGFW, and competitive positioning vs Zscaler, Netskope, Cato, and Cisco SD-WAN.

Sample PSE SASE Practice Questions

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1Which two technology categories does Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) converge into a single cloud-delivered service?
A.Endpoint detection and SIEM
B.Networking (WAN) and network security
C.Firewall management and patching
D.Identity provisioning and email security
Explanation: SASE, defined by Gartner in 2019, converges WAN networking (such as SD-WAN) with cloud-delivered network security (SWG, ZTNA, CASB, FWaaS) into a single, identity-aware service. The goal is to deliver secure connectivity to any user, device, or workload from anywhere without backhauling traffic to a data center.
2Which Palo Alto Networks product family delivers the SASE solution?
A.Cortex
B.Prisma SASE
C.Strata NGFW
D.Unit 42
Explanation: Prisma SASE is the Palo Alto Networks portfolio that delivers SASE. It combines Prisma Access (security service edge) and Prisma SD-WAN (network service edge) under a single unified management plane called Strata Cloud Manager.
3Which Prisma SASE component delivers the security service edge (SSE) capabilities such as SWG, ZTNA, FWaaS, and CASB?
A.Prisma SD-WAN
B.Prisma Access
C.Cortex XDR
D.Panorama
Explanation: Prisma Access is the cloud-delivered SSE component of Prisma SASE. It provides Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), CASB, and DLP for users and remote networks worldwide.
4Which Prisma SASE component provides application-defined SD-WAN with branch and data center connectivity?
A.Prisma Access
B.Prisma SD-WAN
C.Cloud NGFW
D.Prisma Cloud
Explanation: Prisma SD-WAN (formerly CloudGenix) is the application-defined SD-WAN component of Prisma SASE. It connects branch sites and data centers using ION devices and selects paths based on application performance requirements rather than static routing rules.
5What is the unified management console for Prisma SASE that provides single-pane-of-glass visibility across Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, and NGFW?
A.Panorama
B.Strata Cloud Manager
C.Cortex XSOAR
D.AutoFocus
Explanation: Strata Cloud Manager (SCM) is the unified, AI-powered cloud management console that provides single-pane-of-glass visibility, configuration, monitoring, and AIOps across Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, and on-premises NGFWs. It replaces the prior split between the Prisma Access Cloud Management UI and Panorama-managed deployments.
6A customer wants to give hybrid employees secure access to private SaaS-style internal apps without exposing them on the internet. Which Prisma Access capability addresses this?
A.Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
B.Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
C.DNS Security
D.URL Filtering
Explanation: ZTNA replaces traditional VPN by brokering identity-based, application-level connections to private apps without placing the apps on the public internet. It enforces continuous trust verification on the user, device, and posture before granting access.
7Which statement best characterizes ZTNA 2.0 compared with first-generation (ZTNA 1.0) solutions?
A.ZTNA 2.0 grants broad network access once a user authenticates
B.ZTNA 2.0 enforces continuous trust verification and continuous security inspection on all traffic
C.ZTNA 2.0 only protects web traffic, not private apps
D.ZTNA 2.0 removes the need for identity providers
Explanation: ZTNA 2.0 (introduced by Palo Alto Networks in 2022) enforces least-privileged access at the application level, continuously verifies trust based on changing user/device posture, and continuously inspects all traffic for threats and data loss. ZTNA 1.0 typically provides one-time authentication and grants over-permissive access without ongoing inspection.
8A retail customer has 800 branch stores connected today by MPLS. They want to reduce WAN costs and improve SaaS performance. Which Prisma SASE capability is the primary fit?
A.Prisma SD-WAN with direct-to-internet breakout
B.Cortex XSIAM analytics
C.Prisma Cloud workload protection
D.Panorama log forwarding
Explanation: Prisma SD-WAN allows branches to use commodity broadband alongside (or instead of) MPLS and to perform direct-to-internet breakout for SaaS apps like Microsoft 365, reducing backhaul. This typically reduces WAN cost while improving SaaS user experience.
9Which Prisma SD-WAN device family terminates physical or virtual SD-WAN connections at branches and data centers?
A.ION devices
B.PA-Series firewalls
C.M-Series Panorama appliances
D.Cortex agents
Explanation: ION (Instant-On Network) devices are the physical and virtual edge devices for Prisma SD-WAN. Common models include the ION 1200, 3200, 9200, and virtual ION instances for cloud and VM deployments. They build paths to other ION devices and to Prisma Access.
10What does Prisma SD-WAN's app-defined policy approach use as the primary policy match criterion?
A.Source IP address
B.TCP/UDP port
C.The application and its performance requirements
D.MAC address
Explanation: Prisma SD-WAN policies are app-defined, meaning they identify the application (Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Zoom, etc.) and its performance characteristics (loss, latency, jitter) as the primary match criterion. Path selection is then based on which WAN circuit best meets that application's SLA at that moment.

About the PSE SASE Exam

The PSE SASE Associate certification validates the ability to position, design, and articulate Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE solutions, including Prisma Access (SSE: SWG, ZTNA, FWaaS, CASB), Prisma SD-WAN (ION devices, app-defined paths), Cloud NGFW, and Strata Cloud Manager unified management.

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Questions

60 questions

Time Limit

75 minutes

Passing Score

~70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$100

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30%

Prisma Access (SSE)

SWG, ZTNA, FWaaS, CASB, DLP, mobile users, remote networks, service connections, and explicit proxy

20%

Prisma SD-WAN

ION devices, circuits, app-defined policy, path selection, FEC, and autonomous fabric

15%

Strata Cloud Manager & AIOps

Unified management, policy authoring, AIOps, ADEM, logging, and Best Practice Assessment

15%

ZTNA 2.0 & Identity

ZTNA 2.0 pillars, continuous trust verification, IdP integration, posture (HIP), and identity-based access

10%

Customer Use Cases & Selling

Hybrid work, branch modernization, M&A, SaaS access, and ROI / business case framing

10%

Competitive Positioning & Cloud NGFW

Differentiation vs Zscaler, Netskope, Cato, Cisco SD-WAN; Cloud NGFW for AWS and Azure; licensing

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  • Passing score: ~70%
  • Exam length: 60 questions
  • Time limit: 75 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: $100 Official sources

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PSE SASE: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the four ZTNA 2.0 pillars: least-privileged access, continuous trust verification, continuous security inspection, and protect all data across all apps
2Know the three primary Prisma Access onboarding methods: Mobile Users (GlobalProtect/Prisma Access Agent), Remote Networks (IPsec), and Explicit Proxy
3Understand how Service Connections differ from Remote Networks — service connections reach the customer's private DC/IaaS, while remote networks onboard branches
4Be able to position Prisma SASE vs Zscaler, Netskope, Cato, and Cisco SD-WAN — focus on platform consolidation, ZTNA 2.0, and unified management in SCM
5Understand Prisma SD-WAN's app-defined policy, ION device family, and how it integrates with Prisma Access for the SASE branch design

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PSE SASE Associate exam?

The Palo Alto Systems Engineer (PSE) SASE Associate is a pre-sales-oriented certification that validates the ability to position and articulate Prisma SASE — Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, and Strata Cloud Manager — to customers and prospects.

What is the difference between PSE SASE Associate and PCNSE?

PSE SASE Associate focuses on Prisma SASE positioning, customer use cases, and architecture; PCNSE focuses on hands-on engineering of Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama. PSE SASE is more sales-engineering oriented; PCNSE is more deep technical configuration.

What does the PSE SASE Associate exam cover?

Coverage includes SASE concept fundamentals, Prisma Access SSE services (SWG, ZTNA, FWaaS, CASB, DLP, DNS Security), Prisma SD-WAN (ION devices, paths, app-defined policy), Cloud NGFW for AWS/Azure, Strata Cloud Manager, ZTNA 2.0 vs 1.0, mobile users and remote networks, service connections, and competitive positioning.

How long should I study for the PSE SASE Associate?

Most candidates study 25-50 hours over 2-4 weeks. Focus on Prisma Access components, Prisma SD-WAN architecture, Strata Cloud Manager, ZTNA 2.0 messaging, and competitive positioning vs Zscaler, Netskope, Cato, and Cisco SD-WAN.

Where do I take the PSE SASE Associate exam?

PSE SASE Associate is delivered through Pearson VUE — both at testing centers and online via OnVUE proctored delivery. Registration is through the Palo Alto Networks education portal.