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Implement User-ID on Palo Alto Firewalls

Leveraging user information on your network allows you to create granular policies. This course will teach you how to utilize User-ID to gain information on the users on your network and create security rules specific to them.

Craig Stansbury - Pluralsight course - Implement User-ID on Palo Alto Firewalls
by Craig Stansbury

What you'll learn

Without identifying the users in your network, a malicious actor could easily switch IP addresses to gain unauthorized access. In this course, Implement User-ID on Palo Alto Firewalls, you’ll learn to leverage User-ID to create granular rules that are user specific. First, you’ll explore how to configure User-ID to leverage Active Directory security groups in your security rules. Next, you’ll discover how to create dynamic groups if unauthorized traffic occurs, which can have remediation policies applied. Finally, you’ll learn how to identify users who are using devices that are not known by User-ID. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of User-ID needed to identify users and create granular policies specific to them.

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About the author

Craig Stansbury - Pluralsight course - Implement User-ID on Palo Alto Firewalls
Craig Stansbury

Craig is a former Marine that has over a decade of IT experience, mainly focusing on Palo Alto Firewalls and Cisco Routers and Switches, and has certifications from both vendors. When not working, Craig enjoys spending time with his family.

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