Advanced URL Filtering (AURLF) provides real-time analysis using machine learning to defend against new and unknown threats. This feature specifically leverages machine learning techniques to analyze and filter URLs in real-time, which enables it to identify and mitigate threats that may not be recognized by traditional signature-based methods.
The VM-Series plugin can be upgraded independently of PAN-OS, providing flexibility in managing the plugin features without necessarily depending on the core firewall software updates. Additionally, the plugin enables the management of cloud-specific interactions between VM-Series firewalls and supported public cloud platforms, facilitating the unique requirements and integrations needed within cloud environments.
Software next-generation firewall (NGFW) credits can be used to provision virtual Panorama appliances. These credits are specifically designed for funding Software NGFWs, either in VM-Series or CN-Series formats, and also virtual Panorama appliances. The credits enable deployment in various types of network setups, including those without internet access.
Traffic is directed to a Palo Alto Networks firewall integrated with Cisco ACI through a policy-based redirect (PBR). PBR is a method that allows specific traffic to be rerouted based on policies rather than destination IP address alone, making it suitable for directing traffic to security devices like firewalls.