The Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional – Cortex (PSE: Cortex) certification validates your expertise in designing, deploying, and supporting Palo Alto Networks Cortex solutions to strengthen enterprise security operations. This advanced certification demonstrates your ability to position Cortex products effectively, integrate them into SOC workflows, and deliver end-to-end security automation and response. This course provides a comprehensive set of practice exams that mirror the real PSE: Cortex exam experience, allowing you to evaluate your knowledge, fill in gaps, and prepare confidently for success.

Our practice exams are based on the official PSE: Cortex exam blueprint and cover all major domains, including:

• Cortex Portfolio & Architecture – understanding Cortex XDR, XSOAR, and related technologies.

• Threat Detection & Investigation – leveraging Cortex XDR analytics, detection rules, and investigation capabilities.

• Automation & Orchestration – configuring playbooks and workflows using Cortex XSOAR to accelerate response.

• Integrations & Data Ingestion – connecting SIEMs, EDR, firewalls, and third-party tools for a unified view.

• Use Case Design – building security solutions aligned with customer environments and SOC requirements.

• Troubleshooting & Optimization – fine-tuning policies, improving detection coverage, and reporting outcomes.

Cortex Portfolio & Architecture – understanding Cortex XDR, XSOAR, and related technologies.

Threat Detection & Investigation – leveraging Cortex XDR analytics, detection rules, and investigation capabilities.

Automation & Orchestration – configuring playbooks and workflows using Cortex XSOAR to accelerate response.

Integrations & Data Ingestion – connecting SIEMs, EDR, firewalls, and third-party tools for a unified view.

Use Case Design – building security solutions aligned with customer environments and SOC requirements.

Troubleshooting & Optimization – fine-tuning policies, improving detection coverage, and reporting outcomes.

This course is ideal for systems engineers, security architects, and SOC professionals responsible for designing and supporting Palo Alto Cortex deployments. Prior knowledge of cybersecurity operations, endpoint detection, and automation concepts is highly recommended.

By completing these practice exams, you will refine your technical skills, master Cortex capabilities, and be fully prepared to pass the PSE: Cortex certification exam — advancing your role as a trusted security engineer.