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    Application Tags and Classification

    Organize applications by assigning custom tags and trust-level classifications in the Prisma Browser management console.
    Where Can I Use This?What Do I Need?
    • Strata Cloud Manager
    • Prisma Browser standalone
    • Prisma Access with Prisma Browser bundle license or Prisma Browser standalone license
    • Superuser or Prisma Browser role
    Application Tags and Classification enables administrators to organize and categorize the application inventory using custom metadata. Tags provide a flexible labeling system for business-specific context, while classifications assign a trust level that reflects how the organization treats each application.
    Tags and classifications are stored locally in the Prisma Browser and apply across all application types: Catalog, Custom, Private, Remote Connection, and Local Desktop. All changes follow the Draft/Publish workflow and are fully tracked in the Audit Trail.
    Tags and classifications are currently managed locally within the Prisma Browser. Bidirectional synchronization with Strata Cloud Manager is planned for a future release, enabling unified tag management across the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem.
    Tags vs. Classification vs. Categories
    Tags, classifications, and categories serve different purposes:
    • Categories - Industry-standard application categorization (e.g., Social Media, Collaboration). A closed list maintained by Palo Alto Networks that cannot be modified.
    • Classification - Trust-level assessment of an application. Single-select from a fixed set: Sanctioned, Tolerated, Unsanctioned, Unclassified. Selecting a new classification replaces the previous one.
    • Tags - Flexible, business-specific labels (e.g., "Finance", "High-Risk", "Project-X"). Multi-select with up to 10 tags per application. Administrators create and manage tags freely.

    Manage Tags

    Administrators can create, rename, and delete custom tags from the Manage Tags panel. Tags are available for assignment to any application after creation.
    Create a Tag
    1. From Strata Cloud Manager, select ConfigurationPrisma BrowserApplications.
    2. Click Manage Tags.
    3. Click Add Tag.
    4. Enter a tag name (maximum 127 characters). Tag names are case-sensitive.
    5. Click Save.
      The new tag appears in Draft state. Publish the configuration to make the tag available for rule evaluation.

    Rename a Tag

    1. From Strata Cloud Manager, select ConfigurationPrisma BrowserApplications.
    2. Click Manage Tags.
    3. Locate the tag and click the edit icon.
    4. Enter the new name.
    5. Click Save.

    Delete a Tag

    A tag cannot be deleted if it is currently assigned to an application or referenced in a policy rule. Remove all assignments and rule references before deleting.
    1. From Strata Cloud Manager, select ConfigurationPrisma BrowserApplications.
    2. Click Manage Tags.
    3. Locate the tag and click the delete icon.
    4. Confirm the deletion.

    Assign Classification

    Classification assigns a trust level to an application. The available classifications are:
    • Sanctioned - Approved for organizational use.
    • Tolerated - Permitted but not officially endorsed.
    • Unsanctioned - Not approved for use; may require policy enforcement.
    • Unclassified - No trust determination has been made.
    To assign a classification:
    1. From Strata Cloud Manager, select ConfigurationPrisma BrowserApplications.
    2. Select an application to open its details.
    3. Click the Classification field.
    4. Select the appropriate classification from the dropdown.
    5. Click Save.
      The classification change appears as a draft. Publish the configuration to apply.

    Default Classifications

    When the feature is enabled, the Prisma Browser assigns default classifications to existing applications:
    Application TypeDefault Classification
    Remote Connection, PrivateSanctioned
    Catalog, Custom, Local DesktopUnclassified

    Assign Tags to an Application

    To assign tags to a single application:
    1. From Strata Cloud Manager, select ConfigurationPrisma BrowserApplications.
    2. Select an application and open the Details tab.
    3. Click the Tags field.
    4. Select one or more tags from the dropdown, or type to search.
      To create a new tag inline, type the tag name and select Create "[name]".
    5. Click Save.
      A maximum of 10 tags can be assigned to a single application.

    Bulk Tag and Classify Applications

    Administrators can assign or remove tags and classifications for multiple applications simultaneously.
    To perform a bulk operation:
    1. From Strata Cloud Manager, select ConfigurationPrisma BrowserApplications.
    2. Select multiple applications using the checkboxes.
    3. Click Set Classification & Tags in the toolbar.
    4. Modify the classification or tags as needed:
      • Classification - Select the new value. This applies to all selected applications.
      • Tags - Add or remove tags. Added tags are appended to each application's existing tags.
    5. Click Save.
      All changes enter Draft state. The changes need to be publisged to apply..

    Edit Tags in Application Usage

    Tags and classifications can also be updated directly from the Application Usage view.
    The Application Usage view always displays the latest draft state, not the published state.
    1. From Strata Cloud Manager, select ConfigurationPrisma BrowserApplication Usage.
    2. Locate the application in the table.
    3. Click the classification badge or tags cell to edit inline.
    4. Make changes and click Save.
      Unpublished changes display a visual draft indicator. A Review Changes link appears next to the indicator for users with publish permissions.

    Draft/Publish Workflow for Tags

    All tag and classification changes follow the Prisma Browser Draft/Publish model:
    • Changes are saved as a draft.
    • Drafts are visible immediately in the console but do not affect policy enforcement.
    • An administrator with publish permissions reviews pending changes via Review Changes.
    • After publishing, tag assignments take effect in policy rule evaluation and events enrichment.
    For more information, see Manage Configuration Versions (Draft Mode).

    Tags and Classification in Events

    After publishing, tags and classifications are surfaced in the Events table:
    • Tags column - Displays the tags assigned to the application associated with each event.
    • Classification column - Displays the classification of the application.
    • Filters - Use the column picker and filter controls to filter events by tag or classification.
    For more information, see Prisma Browser Investigations.

    Limitations

    • Tags and classifications are stored locally in the Prisma Browser. Changes made in the Prisma Browser do not synchronize to Strata Cloud Manager or other Palo Alto Networks products.
    • Bidirectional synchronization with Strata Cloud Manager is planned for a future release.
    • Maximum of 10 tags per application.
    • Maximum of 10,000 tags per tenant.
    • Tag names are limited to 127 characters and are case-sensitive.
    • Tag-based rule creation (using tags as conditions in policy rules via dynamic application groups) is planned for a near-term release.

    Audit Trail

    All tag and classification operations are logged in the Audit Trail:
    ActionAudit Entry
    Create tagTag "[Tag Name]" was created
    Rename tagTag "[Tag Name]" updated: Name changed from "[Old]" to "[New]"
    Delete tagTag "[Tag Name]" was deleted
    Assign/remove tagsApplication "[App Name]" was updated, tags changed from: "[Old Tags]" to: "[New Tags]"
    Change classificationApplication "[App Name]" was updated, classification changed from: "[Old]" to: "[New]"
    Bulk operations produce one audit entry per application, all with the same timestamp.

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