GlobalProtect
Deploy Scripts Using the macOS Plist
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9.1 (EoL)
- 10.1 & Later
- 9.1 (EoL)
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- Deploy App Settings in the Windows Registry
- Deploy App Settings from Msiexec
- Deploy Scripts Using the Windows Registry
- Deploy Scripts Using Msiexec
- SSO Wrapping for Third-Party Credential Providers on Windows Endpoints
- Enable SSO Wrapping for Third-Party Credentials with the Windows Registry
- Enable SSO Wrapping for Third-Party Credentials with the Windows Installer
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- Mobile Device Management Overview
- Set Up the MDM Integration With GlobalProtect
- Qualified MDM Vendors
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- Remote Access VPN (Authentication Profile)
- Remote Access VPN (Certificate Profile)
- Remote Access VPN with Two-Factor Authentication
- Always On VPN Configuration
- Remote Access VPN with Pre-Logon
- GlobalProtect Multiple Gateway Configuration
- GlobalProtect for Internal HIP Checking and User-Based Access
- Mixed Internal and External Gateway Configuration
- Captive Portal and Enforce GlobalProtect for Network Access
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- End User Experience
- Management and Logging in Panorama
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- View a Graphical Display of GlobalProtect User Activity in PAN-OS
- View All GlobalProtect Logs on a Dedicated Page in PAN-OS
- Event Descriptions for the GlobalProtect Logs in PAN-OS
- Filter GlobalProtect Logs for Gateway Latency in PAN-OS
- Restrict Access to GlobalProtect Logs in PAN-OS
- Forward GlobalProtect Logs to an External Service in PAN-OS
- Configure Custom Reports for GlobalProtect in PAN-OS
- Monitoring and High Availability
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- About GlobalProtect Cipher Selection
- Cipher Exchange Between the GlobalProtect App and Gateway
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- Reference: GlobalProtect App Cryptographic Functions
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- Reference: TLS Ciphers Supported by GlobalProtect Apps on macOS Endpoints
- Reference: TLS Ciphers Supported by GlobalProtect Apps on Windows 10 Endpoints
- Reference: TLS Ciphers Supported by GlobalProtect Apps on Windows 7 Endpoints
- Reference: TLS Ciphers Supported by GlobalProtect Apps on Android 6.0.1 Endpoints
- Reference: TLS Ciphers Supported by GlobalProtect Apps on iOS 10.2.1 Endpoints
- Reference: TLS Ciphers Supported by GlobalProtect Apps on Chromebooks
- Ciphers Used to Set Up IPsec Tunnels
- SSL APIs
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6.3
- 6.3
- 6.2
- 6.1
- 6.0
- 5.1
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- Download and Install the GlobalProtect App for Windows
- Use Connect Before Logon
- Use Single Sign-On for Smart Card Authentication
- Use the GlobalProtect App for Windows
- Report an Issue From the GlobalProtect App for Windows
- Disconnect the GlobalProtect App for Windows
- Uninstall the GlobalProtect App for Windows
- Fix a Microsoft Installer Conflict
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- Download and Install the GlobalProtect App for macOS
- Use the GlobalProtect App for macOS
- Report an Issue From the GlobalProtect App for macOS
- Disconnect the GlobalProtect App for macOS
- Uninstall the GlobalProtect App for macOS
- Remove the GlobalProtect Enforcer Kernel Extension
- Enable the GlobalProtect App for macOS to Use Client Certificates for Authentication
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6.1
- 6.1
- 6.0
- 5.1
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6.3
- 6.3
- 6.2
- 6.1
- 6.0
- 5.1
End-of-Life (EoL)
Deploy Scripts Using the macOS Plist
When a user connects to the GlobalProtect
gateway for the first time, the GlobalProtect app downloads the
configuration file and stores app settings in a GlobalProtect macOS
property file (plist). In addition to making changes to the app
settings, you use the plist to deploy scripts at any or all of the
following events: before and after establishing the tunnel, and
before disconnecting the tunnel. Use the following workflow to use
the plist to deploy scripts to macOS endpoints.
The
macOS plist settings that enable you to deploy scripts are supported
on endpoints running GlobalProtect App 2.3 and later releases.
- (Endpoints running Mac OS X 10.9 or a later
OS) Flush the settings cache. This prevents the OS from using
the cached preferences after making changes to the plist.To clear the default preferences cache, run the killall cfprefsd command from a macOS terminal.
- Open the GlobalProtect plist file, and locate or create
the GlobalProtect dictionary associated with the connect or disconnect
event. The dictionary under which you will add the settings determines
when the GlobalProtect app runs the script(s).Use Xcode or an alternate plist editor to open the plist file (/Library/Preferences/com.paloaltonetworks.GlobalProtect.settings.plist) and go to one of the following dictionary locations:
- /PaloAlto Networks/GlobalProtect/Settings/pre-vpn-connect
- /Palo Alto Networks/GlobalProtect/Settings/post-vpn-connect
- /Palo Alto Networks/GlobalProtect/Settings/pre-vpn-disconnect
If Settings dictionary does not exist, create it. Then, in Settings, create a new dictionary for the event or events at which you want to run scripts. - Enable the GlobalProtect app to run scripts by creating
a new String named command.The value specified here should reference the shell script (and the parameters to pass to the script) that you want run on your endpoints.If the command string does not already exist, add it to the dictionary and specify the script and parameters in the Value field. For example:
$HOME\pre_vpn_connect.sh /Users/username usernameEnvironmental variables are supported.As a best practice, specify the full path in commands. - (Optional) Add additional settings related to
the command, including administrator privileges, a timeout value
for the script, checksum value for the batch file, and an error
message to display if the command fails to execute successfully.Create or modify additional strings in the plist (context, timeout, file, checksum, and/or error-msg) and enter their corresponding values. For additional information, see Customizable App Settings.
- Save the changes to the plist file.Save the plist.