Enterprises often require strict security compliance controls that necessitate
periodic user verification, even when existing SAML tokens remain valid. Previously,
users reconnecting the GlobalProtect app with
Cloud Identity Engine (CIE) authentication were not prompted to re-enter
their credentials, which created potential security gaps and compliance challenges.
This enhancement introduces support for
CIE (SAML) authentication using an embedded
web-view , eliminating the need for complex pre-deployment configuration.
Crucially, this feature now supports force authentication. You can now configure the
GlobalProtect® app to prompt end users to reauthenticate whenever they reconnect,
ensuring stricter access control and helping your organization achieve stringent
security compliance goals. This functionality works even if the underlying SAML
token has not yet expired.