To avoid delays in critical device updates and maintain security, you need a way to connect remote corporate-owned machines to the network before users log in. The pre-logon feature for Prisma® Access Agent addresses this challenge by establishing a secure device-level connection before user authentication occurs.

This feature improves IT productivity and enhances your overall security posture by ensuring all managed devices receive essential updates and configuration changes, regardless of the user's login status. You can now perform critical management tasks—such as applying group policies, installing software updates, and synchronizing roaming profiles—without waiting for a user to log in.

Pre-logon is designed to provide consistent connectivity for your managed devices across system restarts and sleep-wake cycles. By utilizing this capability, you significantly improve the management of your remote assets and enhance security by ensuring devices are properly configured and updated before users gain full network access.