New Features in October 2024
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New Features in October 2024

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New Features in October 2024

Here are the new features available in Strata Cloud Manager in October 2024.
Here are the latest new features introduced on Strata Cloud Manager. Features listed here include some feature highlights for the products supported with . For the full list of new features supported for a product you're using with Strata Cloud Manager, see the release notes for that product.

Forward Syslogs for Enterprise DLP Incidents

October 11, 2024
Supported for:
  • NGFW (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager)
  • Prisma Access (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager)
Syslogs are a standard log transport mechanism that enables aggregation of log data from different network devices into a central repository for archiving, analysis, and reporting. You can now create a Log Forwarding profile to automatically forward Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (E-DLP) Data Security incident syslogs to your third-party security information and event management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, and Response (SOAR), or other automated ticketing systems. This enables your SOC Analysts and Incident admins to integrate Enterprise DLP into established workflows to effectively triage, review, and resolve data security risks that occur in your organization. You can configure a single Log Forwarding profile for multiple enforcement points or you can create a different Log Forwarding profile for each. You can associate the same enforcement channel with multiple Log Forwarding profiles.
Enterprise DLP forwards DLP incident syslogs over a UDP or TCP port, and requires a persistent connection to your SIEM, SOAR, or ticketing system to forward DLP incident syslogs. Enterprise DLP can only forward DLP incident syslogs while successfully connected to your SIEM, SOAR, or ticketing system. Enterprise DLP automatically continues forwarding your Enterprise DLP incident syslogs to your SIEM, SOAR, or ticketing system after connectivity is restored. However, Enterprise DLP can't forward any syslogs generated while Enterprise DLP and your SIEM, SOAR, or ticketing system are disconnected.

Streamlined Licensing for Strata Cloud Manager

October 16, 2024
Supported for:
  • NGFW
  • Prisma Access
  • VM-Series, funded with Software NGFW Credits
A new licensing structure for Strata Cloud Manager is now available, featuring two licensing tiers: Strata Cloud Manager Essentials and Strata Cloud Manager Pro. This unified structure streamlines the deployment of network security offerings, including AIOps for NGFW, Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM), cloud management functionality, and Strata Logging Service. Strata Cloud Manager offers a unified experience with the products accessible through a single interface, though you require separate licenses for each product to integrate them into the platform.
Here’s an overview of the two licensing tiers available for Strata Cloud Manager:
  • Strata Cloud Manager Essentials is the free tier that offers basic configuration and network security lifecycle management features to streamline operations and provide essential security.
  • Strata Cloud Manager Pro is the paid tier that includes all features of Strata Cloud Manager Essentials, plus advanced features to enhance operational health, prevent network disruptions, strengthen real-time security posture, and ADEM for monitoring user experience performance. Strata Cloud Manager Pro includes Strata Logging Service with one year of log retention and unlimited storage, enabling centralized logging and seamless data retrieval across your deployment.
Strata Cloud Manager Essentials and Strata Cloud Manager Pro are available to activate in customer support portal (CSP) accounts that don't have: Strata Logging Service with sized storage, AIOps for NGFW Free or Premium, or Prisma Access.
For a detailed comparison of the available features and to learn more about how to activate these licenses, visit Strata Cloud Manager License.