Many organizations rely on explicit proxy servers to filter and control outbound internet traffic. Previously, this setup created a security gap: users could not fully enable core components of Palo Alto Networks Advanced cloud service subscriptions—including Advanced WildFire®: Inline Cloud Analysis, Advanced Threat Prevention: Inline Cloud Analysis, Inline Deep Learning Analysis for Advanced URL Filtering, App-ID™ Cloud Engine, and Enterprise DLP—because these features required direct internet connectivity. This limitation meant users with explicit proxy servers were unable to maximize their security posture across their entire environment.Explicit Proxy Support for Advanced Cloud Service Products resolves this challenge. This new feature allows the firewall to successfully establish connectivity to Palo Alto Networks Advanced cloud services through an explicit proxy server. You can now ensure consistent security enforcement and threat analysis across all your web traffic, regardless of how you route outbound connectivity, thereby maintaining full feature functionality and strengthening your overall network security. To enable explicit proxy support for advanced services, refer to the configuration documentation for the specific advanced subscription service.