Now that your initial setup and basic configuration are complete, the next optional step is onboarding your NGFWs to a centralized management platform. The transition from individual device management to a centralized management system significantly enhances your ability to maintain consistent security policies, streamline administrative tasks, and gain comprehensive visibility across your entire NGFW infrastructure. It also opens up the possibility of managing your NGFWs alongside Prisma Access deployments. Whether you choose Strata Cloud Manager for cloud-native management or Panorama for on-premises centralized control, onboarding your NGFWs establishes the foundation for scalable security management, automated policy deployment, and unified monitoring that grows with your organization's needs.

By following the comprehensive onboarding process, your NGFWs will be successfully integrated into centralized management, providing the foundation for efficient, scalable security administration across your network infrastructure.

You can find the detailed onboarding instructions in the respective product areas using this cheat sheet and the links below.