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# Prisma Access Features

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## Network Management (4)

Network Segmentation

Allows administrative control over network components, mapping, and segmentation.

Network Mapping

Allows visual display of networks segmented components and their connected resources.

Security Analytics

Utilizes behavioral analysis to improve security procedures and documentation.

API/Integrations

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.

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## Security (8)

Security Automation

Allows administrative control over automated security tasks.

Application Security

Protects application access and data. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users.

Workload Protection

Protects computing resources across a network. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users.

Data Protection

Protects informatin stored on premises and in the cloud. Prompts additional authentication for suspicious users.

Governance

Allows users to create, edit, and relinquish user access privileges.

Data loss Prevention

Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest.

Data Encryption/Security

Manages policies for user data access and data encryption.

Access Control

Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance.

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## Identity Management (3)

Adaptive Access Control

Provides a risk-based approcach to determining trust within the network.

Identity Scoring

Calculates risk based on user behavior, permissions, and requests.

User Monitoring

Monitors users attempting unauthorized access to databases, applicaitons, and othe network components.

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## Analysis (3)

User Analytics

Allows for reporting and documentation of individual user behavior and privileges.

Cloud Gap Analytics

Analyzes data associated with denied entries and policy enforcement, giving information of better authentication and security protocols.

Anomoly Detection

Monitors acivity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns.

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## Functionality (3)

SSO

Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud products without multiple logins.

Cloud Registry

Details SaaS products the cloud security product can integrate with and provide security for.

Mobile Device Mangement

Offers the ability to set standards for types of mobile devices and networks capable of accessing data.

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## Protection (8)

Policy Enforcement

Allows administrators to set policies for security and governance.

Security Audit

Allows for deep examination into network-connected devices, policies, and protocols.

Access Control

Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance.

User Authentication

Authenticates users prior to granting access to networks, applciations, and systems.

Firewall-as-a-Service

Managed, cloud-delivered firewall that protects devices, assets, networks, and other cloud services from web-based threats.

Cloud Application Brokerage

Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud applications, services, and products through a central gateway

Web Gateway

Provides a private web gateway for secure internet browsing.

Adaptive Access Control

Provides a risk-based approach to determining trust within the network.

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## Monitoring (7)

Compliance Monitoring

Monitors data and compliance requirements. Sends alerts based on violations or misuse.

Vulnerability Monitoring

Monitors networks, applications, and systems to identify misconfigurations and access points that can be easily compromised.

Configuration Monitoring

Monitors configuration rule sets and policy enforcement measures and document changes to maintain compliance.

Observability

Generate insights across IT systems utilizing event metrics, logging, traces, and metadata.

Data Center Networking

Provides advanced data center network services to deliver multiple high-speed IP.

Multicloud Visibility

Allows users to track and control activity across cloud services and providers.

Anomaly Detection

Constantly monitors system to detect anomalies in real time.

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## Administration (3)

Network Segmentation

Allows administrative control over network components, mapping, and segmentation.

Scalability

Provides features to allow scaling for large organizations and user bases.

Global Access

Extends SDP network access to users regardless of their physical location.

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## Management (4)

Multicloud Management

Allows users to track and control cloud spend across cloud services and providers.

DLP Configuration

Offers data loss prevention tools to protect data from leaving the environments it is allowed to.

Dynamic Scaling

Scale resources automatically, adjusting for usage demands.

Policy Enforcement

Enables administrators to create access policies and applies policy controls throughout request and provisioning processes

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## Generative AI (2)

AI Text Summarization

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

AI Text Generation

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

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## Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways (5)

SSL/TLS Inspection

Decrypts and inspects encrypted web traffic to detect and block threats hidden within encrypted connections.

Content Filtering

Analyzes web content to filter out malicious code, malware, and inappropriate material.

URL Filtering

Blocks access to known malicious or unauthorized websites based on predefined policies.

Real-Time Traffic Inspection

Inspects and analyzes inbound and outbound web traffic in real-time for threats and compliance.

Ad and Tracker Blocking

Blocks ads and trackers to enhance user privacy and reduce exposure to potential threats.

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## Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways (4)

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Monitors outgoing web traffic to prevent sensitive data from being leaked or exfiltrated.

Phishing Protection

Detects and blocks phishing attempts to protect users from fraudulent websites and email links.

Malware Protection

Uses signature-based scanning, heuristic analysis, and sandboxing to detect and block malware threats.

Cloud Access Security

Monitors and controls access to cloud applications and services to prevent unauthorized use and data leakage.

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## Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways (3)

Application Control

Regulates access to web-based applications and services as per organizational policies.

Authentication and Access Control

Verifies users' identities and enforces access control policies to ensure only authorized users can access permitted web resources.

User and Group Policies

Supports the creation of policies based on user roles, groups, or other attributes for more granular control.

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## Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways (5)

Customizable Policy Enforcement

Allows organizations to create and enforce custom web usage policies tailored to their specific needs.

Bandwidth Management

Prioritizes and allocates network resources based on predefined policies to optimize performance.

Integration Capabilities

Integrates with other security tools and systems, such as firewalls, SIEMs, and endpoint security solutions.

Reporting and Logging

Provides comprehensive reports and logs of web activity, including sites visited, user activity, security events, and policy violations.

Threat Intelligence Integration

Leverages threat intelligence feeds to stay updated on the latest threats and enhance protection.

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## Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (5)

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Enforces zero trust access rules.

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Integrates wide area network (WAN) capabilities, such as SD-WAN.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Enforces security requirements and secures connections with cloud resources.

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Prevents unauthorized web domains from entering a network and protects against web-based threats.

Firewall as a Service

Provides cloud-based firewall protection.

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## Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (3)

Predictive Capabilities

Uses predictive analytics to anticipate emerging threats.

Real-Time Threat Detection

Utilizes AI algorithms to identify anomolies and block access to malicious sites.

Automation

Automates common workflows and remediation tasks.

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## Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms (4)

Single sign-on (SSO)

Simplifies user authentication across multiple services while maintaining security.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Ensures that users are verified through multiple credentials before access is granted, reducing the risk of compromised accounts.

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Grants access based on the user’s role within the organization, adhering to the principle of least privilege.

Identity federation

Integrates with external identity providers to manage user identities across different platforms and services.

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## Security - Zero Trust Platforms (5)

Encryption

Mandatory encryption of data both at rest and in transit protects against unauthorized access.

Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Continuous monitoring and real-time response capabilities with EDR help detect and mitigate threats on endpoint devices.

Device posture assessment

Verifies the security status of a device before granting access to network resources, ensuring that only compliant devices can connect.

Micro-segmentation

Divides the network into isolated segments to prevent lateral movement by attackers, ensuring that if one segment is compromised, others remain secure.

Zero trust network access (ZTNA)

Replaces traditional VPNs by enforcing granular, context-aware access to applications based on user identity, device, and other factors.

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## Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms (2)

Data loss prevention (DLP)

Detect and prevent unauthorized access or transfer of sensitive data.

Data classification

Data classification automatically categorizes data based on its sensitivity, allowing for appropriate security measures to be applied

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## Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms (5)

API support

API support ensures that the zero trust platform can integrate seamlessly with other security tools and existing infrastructure

Application-level controls

Provides the ability to enforce security policies at the application layer, ensuring that access to specific applications is tightly controlled.

Secure application access

ensures that only authorized users can access critical applications, protecting against unauthorized entry points

User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)

UEBA identifies unusual behavior that may indicate a security threat, enabling proactive threat managemen

Continuous monitoring

Provides real-time visibility into all network traffic, user activities, and data flows to detect anomalies

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## Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms (5)

Policy automation

allows for automatic application of security policies based on predefined criteria, reducing the risk of human error and ensuring consistent enforcement

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory compliance assists organizations in adhering to industry-specific regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Cross-platform compatibility

This works across different environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid setups, ensuring comprehensive security coverage

Policy enforcement

This ensures that security policies are consistently applied across all users, devices, and application

Comprehensive reporting

Detailed reports that provide insights into security events help organizations maintain compliance and optimize their security posture

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## Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms (4)

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Proactive Assistance

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Decision Making

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

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## Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms (4)

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Adaptive Learning

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Proactive Assistance

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

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## Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE) (4)

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Prevents unauthorized web domains from entering a network and protects against web-based threats.

Firewall as a Service

Provides cloud-based firewall protection.

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Enforces zero trust access rules.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Enforces security requirements and secures connections with cloud resources.

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## Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE) (3)

Automation

Automates common workflows and remediation tasks.

Predictive Capabilities

Uses predictive analytics to anticipate emerging threats.

Real-Time Threat Detection

Utilizes AI algorithms to identify anomolies and block access to malicious sites.

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## Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE) (4)

Decision Making

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives.

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input.

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases.

Proactive Assistance

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting.

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