Unified Security Management Console(USMC)

Centralized Security Management for Next-Generation Firewalls usmc is a centralized security management solution from Palo Alto Networks, designed to simplify and automate firewall administration across an organization’s network. It enhances visibility, policy control, and threat response, ensuring consistent security enforcement across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Security Management

Why Use USMC?

  • Unified Security Management Manage all firewalls from a single interface.
  • Automated Policy Enforcement Apply security rules consistently across your entire network
  • Real-Time Threat Intelligence Gain full network visibility and detect security risks instantly
  • Simplified Operations Reduce administrative workload and improve response times.
  • Cloud-Ready & Scalable Works across multi-cloud, on-prem, and hybrid deployments.

How It Works?

  • Connects & Manages Multiple Firewalls Provides a single-pane-of-glass interface.
  • Applies Centralized Policies Automates security rule deployment across networks.
  • Monitors & Analyzes Traffic Uses AI-driven insights for advanced threat detection
  • Enforces Real-Time Security Updates Ensures defenses stay ahead of threats.
  • Provides Compliance & Audit Reports Helps meet regulatory and security standards.
Secure Your Network with USMC
  • Reduce security complexity, automate policy management, and gain full visibility into your network’s security posture!
How It Works

Key Features of USMC

Centralized Firewall Management
  • Manage Multiple Firewalls Control all Palo Alto NGFWs from one dashboard.
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Restrict access based on user roles
Policy Automation & Consistency
  • Single Security Rule Base Unify rules for firewall, threat prevention, URL filtering, sandboxing, file blocking, and access control.
  • App-ID™ & User-ID™ Integration Define security policies based on applications and users, not just IP addresses.
Policy Automation & Consistency
  • Threat Visibility & Analytics
  • Real-Time Threat Intelligence Detect and respond to security incidents faster.
  • Centralized Logging & Reporting Store and analyze firewall logs for compliance & threat hunting.
  • Dynamic Security Updates Ensure defenses stay up-to-date against evolving threats.
Cloud and On-Premises Support
  • Works Across Data Centers & Cloud Supports AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds.
  • API-Based Automation Enables seamless integration with DevOps and security tools.

Key Features of USMC

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Advanced Threat Prevention
  • Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Detects and blocks cyberattacks in real time.
  • Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) & Sandboxing Analyzes and isolates unknown threats
  • AI & Machine Learning Security Analytics Identifies and neutralizes sophisticated attacks
02
Secure Network Traffic & Application Control
  • Application-Aware Firewalling Goes beyond traditional port-based filtering
  • User Identity Awareness Enforces policies based on user roles, locations, and device types.
  • Decryption & Inspection of SSL/TLS Traffic Detects and eliminates hidden malware in encrypted data.
03
Cloud & Hybrid Security
  • Cloud Integration - Secures AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Zero Trust Security - Enforces strict access controls, identity verification, and least privilege policies.
04
High Performance & Scalability
  • Multi-Gigabit Support - Handles 10G, 40G, and 100G networks with ultra-low latency.
  • Millions of Concurrent Connections - Ensures uninterrupted performance for large-scale deployments.
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Centralized Management & Automation
  • Unified Security Policy Management - Provides full visibility across distributed networks.
  • AIOps & Automated Security Response - Uses AI to detect, prevent, and respond to threats automatically.
  • Integration with SIEM & SOAR Platforms - Enables real-time monitoring and automated threat response.

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