Nenad Karlovcec

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ABOUT NENAD KARLOVCEC

I am a network security architect specializing in Palo Alto Networks technologies. My experience spans the full suite of Palo Alto products, enabling me to build secure, scalable, and resilient network environments. I have hands-on expertise with Palo Alto’s hardware and VM-Series firewalls, implementing advanced threat prevention features like App-ID, User-ID, IP-tagging and SSL decryption to protect against cyber threats.My skills extend to managing large-scale deployments through Panorama, automating security policies, applying dynamic updates, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. I have implemented Prisma Access for remote access and SASE solutions, integrating cloud security with enterprise networks to enable secure connectivity for remote and hybrid workforces.I am experienced in deploying Palo Alto’s WildFire for proactive threat detection and sandboxing, and have used GlobalProtect VPN to ensure secure remote access. I’ve secured public and private cloud workloads on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud using VM-Series firewalls. My knowledge of Prisma Cloud allows me to safeguard cloud applications with continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.I have integrated Palo Alto solutions with SIEM systems for enhanced visibility and threat detection. I’ve also streamlined security operations through automation with Palo Alto APIs and Terraform, improving incident response and reducing manual efforts. My expertise includes configuring QoS policies and dynamic routing for optimal network performance in both physical and virtual environments.Alongside my Palo Alto expertise, I have strong experience with Fortinet technologies, especially FortiGate firewalls. I have configured VPNs, firewall policies, deep packet inspection, and integrated Fortinet\'s security fabric. I have also used FortiManager for centralized multi-site management and FortiAnalyzer for compliance reporting.I take a strategic and hands-on approach to network security, delivering solutions that not only protect against evolving threats but also align with business objectives. Whether securing on-premise infrastructures, hybrid clouds, or deploying Zero Trust architectures, I ensure security meets the highest standards.