Prior to GlobalProtect 6.3, users relying on browser-based Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) authentication often experienced an inconsistent login workflow and sometimes required manual steps such as closing the browser window after successful authentication. In addition, the previous embedded framework lacked robust compatibility with modern methods like FIDO2.

To deliver a seamless and more secure authentication experience, GlobalProtect® version 6.3 introduces an upgrade to the embedded browser framework for SAML authentication. This enhancement utilizes Microsoft Edge WebView2 on Windows and WkWebview on macOS. These components provide a modern, consistent user interface that matches the GlobalProtect client, thereby eliminating the need for end users to configure a SAML landing page or manually close the browser after logging in. The transition to WebView2 also ensures compatibility with FIDO2-based authentication methods. For more information, refer to Microsoft Edge WebView2 documentation.