By Lars Meyer | 55 Min Video

Ever wondered why certain traffic doesn’t show up in the logs? Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes look at the Next-Generation Firewall. Lars Meyer, Technical Director at Consigas and a seasoned Technical Director with over 13 years of Palo Alto expertise, gives a deep dive into the Next-Generation Firewall’s architecture and uncovers the secrets of troubleshooting. We explain the underlying architecture of the Next-Generation Firewall and what happens to a packet when it’s being processed. After watching, you’ll grasp the nuances behind traffic blocking and gain clarity on those elusive log entries. Perfect for Firewall administrators seeking to enhance their troubleshooting skills!

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Objectives and Focus

Inside look at troubleshooting methodologies for NextGeneration Firewalls (NGFWs)—advanced tools combining stateful inspection, deep-packet inspection, application control, intrusion prevention, and encrypted traffic analysis.

Core Content

• NGFW Architecture: Covers OSI-layer deep inspection, DPI, IPS mechanisms, TLS/SSL decryption, and app-based policies.
• Common Issues: Application-blocking errors, performance bottlenecks, signature misconfigurations, certificate/trust chain failures.
• Tools and Methodologies: Logging, packet capture, trace-level review, and simulating traffic via test environments.
• Best Practices: Recommendations on rule hygiene, signature tuning, encryption strategy, and version control/reset processes.

Instructor Bio:

Lars Meyer, Technical Directory at Consigas, Lars has been working exclusively with Palo Alto Networks solutions for more than 13 years, both as a solution architect and an instructor. With this, he brings a wealth of real-life experience and best practices with him into the classroom. This and his energetic love for technology make his training a unique experience.