Prisma Access for secure remote access
"Prisma Access extends consistent security and optimized connectivity to branch locations, enabling secure access for mobile and branch users." (Source: Prisma Access Overview) Centralized management for consistent policy enforcement
"Centralized management using Strata Cloud Manager or Panorama ensures security policies and updates are uniformly applied across distributed locations, preventing policy drift and security gaps." (Source: Strata Cloud Manager Best Practices) These two practices are foundational for modern, distributed enterprise networks to maintain security posture and performance.

SD-WANsolutionsoptimize application experienceand provide secure, dynamic connectivity across distributed locations by leveraging real-time path metrics (latency, jitter, loss).
"By implementing SD-WAN, traffic is routed intelligently based on real-time network performance metrics.
Zone protection profiles ensure security while maximizing application performance." (Source: SD-WAN Architecture) Key advantage:
Secure connectivity and best user experience across campuses and branches.

The firewall must be running a PAN-OS version that is supported by Panorama. This means thatPanorama must be running the same or a newer PAN-OS versionas the one being installed on the firewalls to maintain compatibility.
"Before you upgrade the firewall, ensure that Panorama is running the same or a later PAN-OS version than the firewall. Panorama must always be at the same or a higher version to maintain compatibility." (Source: Panorama Admin Guide - Upgrade Process)

TheVM-Series NGFWsare designed to integrate seamlessly with bothPanoramaandStrata Cloud Manager (SCM), allowing administrators to managephysical and virtualfirewall deployments from either interface.
"You can manage VM-Series Next-Generation Firewalls using either Panorama for centralized management of all firewalls or Strata Cloud Manager for cloud-based management, giving flexibility across hybrid environments." (Source: VM-Series Management Options) Unified management flexibility is key for enterprises with hybrid or multi-cloud deployments.

To connect aremote networkto Prisma Access via Strata Cloud Manager (SCM), the remote network requires anIPSec termination node. This acts as the VPN endpoint, ensuring secure connectivity between branch locations and Prisma Access.
"To onboard a remote network, configure the IPSec termination node on the customer's premises. This VPN endpoint establishes the secure tunnel to Prisma Access for traffic backhauling." (Source: Onboard Remote Networks) Key takeaway:
The IPSec termination node is fundamental for secure, encrypted connectivity.