Category Archives: Palo Alto

Ping failures in Palo Alto Firewalls are among the most common issues administrators face when diagnosing connectivity problems. While ping is a simple tool, its failure often signals deeper issues in configuration, security policies, or network design. This guide explores the structured steps required to troubleshoot failed ping requests, blending technical detail with broader insights […]

The evolution of firewalls has been one of the most significant milestones in cybersecurity. Traditional firewalls were designed to block or allow traffic based on IP addresses, ports, and protocols. While effective in the early days of networking, these firewalls lacked the intelligence to understand the context of modern applications, encrypted traffic, and advanced threats. […]