: Strata Cloud Manager Connectivity Using Port 443
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Strata Cloud Manager Connectivity Using Port 443

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Strata Cloud Manager Connectivity Using Port 443

Configure
NGFW (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager)
to connect to
Strata Cloud Manager
using port 443.
Palo Alto Networks
NGFW (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager)
use the dedicated non-standard port 3978 to communicate with
Strata Cloud Manager
by default. In PAN-OS 11.2, you can instead configure
NGFW (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager)
onboarding to
Strata Cloud Manager
to use destination port 443 instead of port 3978. Ports 3978 and 443 offer the same functionality for
NGFW (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager)
and
Strata Cloud Manager
communication. However, port 443 offers some distinct advantages when managing your network configurations, reducing your network attack surface, and implementing Security policy rules and audits:
  • Ease of Configuration and Use
    —Port 443 is the standard port used for HTTP traffic encrypted with SSL. Using port 443 for
    NGFW (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager)
    and
    Strata Cloud Manager
    communication greatly simplifies network configuration management for both administrators and end users.
    Additionally, many corporate networks restrict incoming and outgoing traffic to a limited set of ports to minimize the network attack surface area. Port 443 is already commonly allowed on most enterprise networks without the need for additional network configurations. Using port 443 for
    NGFW (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager)
    and
    Strata Cloud Manager
    communication also improves your security posture by reducing the number of ports allowed on your network.
  • Improved Compatibility
    —Port 443 is universally accepted and is the expected port for secure communications. Security tools that use port 443 are normally compatible with existing security configurations. This greatly reduces the need for custom firewall configurations and rules.

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