Manage Connection Sources (Prisma Browser)
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Manage Connection Sources (Prisma Browser)

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Manage Connection Sources (Prisma Browser)

If your deployment includes Prisma Browser, a predefined connection source named Prisma Browser is present in the connection sources list. This connection source cannot be modified or removed, with the exception of redefining the associated DNS Security profile. Prisma Browser connections do not need to be verified, as identification and authentication are managed internally through the Advanced DNS Security Resolver console.
Prisma Browser support for Advanced DNS Security Resolver routes DNS traffic from the browser to the resolver using DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH). When enabled, the browser resolves DNS queries through Advanced DNS Security Resolver instead of the system DNS client, providing real-time DNS threat inspection and policy enforcement for all browser activity. Internal domains and private applications that are configured are automatically excluded from resolution, ensuring internal resources remain accessible.
You can configure the resolver to operate in one of two failure modes:
  • Fail-open—If Advanced DNS Security Resolver is unavailable, the browser falls back to default resolution to ensure uninterrupted connectivity.
  • Fail-close—If Advanced DNS Security Resolver is unavailable, DNS resolution is blocked, preventing any queries from bypassing inspection.
Unlike connection sources that are managed directly through the Advanced DNS Security Resolver, Prisma Browser DoH configuration is defined within the Prisma Browser console. All Advanced DNS Security Resolver security policy, internal domain, and category configurations are managed from the Advanced DNS Security Resolver console.
  1. Log in to the Strata Cloud Manager on the hub.
  2. Select ConfigurationADNS Resolver and select Prisma Browser.
  3. Select a DNS Security Profile for the connection source.
  4. Click Save when finished.
  5. Configure DNS-over-HTTPS in the Prisma Browser console to route DNS traffic to Advanced DNS Security Resolver.
    In the Prisma Browser console, enable the default DNS-over-HTTPS option to use Advanced DNS Security Resolver for DNS resolution. You can also configure the failure mode (fail-open or fail-close) from the browser console. For more information, refer to the Prisma Browser documentation.