Tom Piens - Securing Remote Access in Palo Alto Networks

Practical techniques to enable and protect remote users, improve your security posture, and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls

Tom Piens

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I want to dedicate this book to my son, godson, and newborn nephew: life starts at 40, so don't grow up too fast.

Tom Piens, PCNSE, CISSP, and founder of PANgurus, has over 10 years of experience working with Palo Alto Networks customers. Tom has been on the forefront of engaging with customers, responding to questions, and analysing unique needs to apply the best possible solutions or workarounds. He has authored a great many articles on the Palo Alto Networks knowledge base and discussion forum solutions, and a book, Mastering Palo Alto Networks. Also known as reaper on the PANgurus and LIVEcommunity forums, and PANWreaper on Twitter, Tom has been recognized by Palo Alto Networks user groups and community members, and by countless thankful customers.

I want to extend a special thanks to Nick "Ndx" for helping to review and fact-check this book, Aref Alsouqi for being a technical sounding board, and Rutger Truyers for his much-appreciated insights.

In these trying times I have very much enjoyed their friendship above all.

Kris Znamierowski is an IT professional with over 18 years of experience in securing and supporting multiple operating systems, including PAN-OS, Microsoft, Linux, and BSD UNIX. An OpenBSD user since forever. He holds many credentials from industry leaders.