High CPU is not something that you want to see — and the dataplane CPU on Palo Alto Networks firewalls is no different. While finding the cause of high CPU can be a challenging task, this episode looks at at the dataplane in detail, common causes for high CPU, and methods for finding the culprit.

URL Filtering is one the Palo Alto Networks firewall's main security and policy enforcement features. Like all features, there are a number of configuration options; in this episode of PANCast, a Palo Alto Networks podcast, we talk about these options and — more importantly — how to make sure your configuration matches what you are trying to achieve.

Split tunneling is commonly used for GlobalProtect VPN. In today's episode we discuss what it is, why you may need to use it and also look at the various options you have in configuring it to make sure you choose the right one.

Upgrading your firewall should be straightforward, but unfortunately that isn't always the case. In just nine minutes, Palo Alto Networks Staff Technical Support Engineer John Arena will run through four key things you need to do when upgrading your firewall.