Released May 2, 2024; currently supported with an End-of-Life (EoL) date of May 2, 2027.
: This link provides the "Known and Addressed Issues" for PAN-OS 11.0, including web interface access privileges, log viewer improvements, and policy management enhancements.
PAN-OS 11 focuses heavily on stopping zero-day malware and simplifying architectural complexity. 1. Advanced WildFire and Threat Prevention panos 11 release notes link
| | 11.0 Nova | 11.1 Cosmos | 11.2 Quasar | |---|---|---|---| | Release Date | November 2022 | November 2023 | May 2024 | | End‑of‑Life (EOL) | November 17, 2024 (ended) | Expected ~2027 | May 2, 2027 (estimated) | | Code Name | Nova | Cosmos | Quasar | | Number of Innovations | 50+ | 70+ | Numerous (Advanced DNS Security, VSYS on VM‑Series) | | Key Security Features | Advanced WildFire; Advanced Threat Prevention; Web Proxy | Quantum‑safe VPN; Telemetry auto‑enablement; Inbound Policy Recommendations | Advanced DNS Security; Local deep learning for ATP | | Management Enhancements | TLSv1.3 support; Panorama Interconnect 2.0 | Increased Panorama virtual appliance capacity; Automatic cert renewal for passive HA | HTTP/2 support; Transparent config compression | | Networking | Lockless QoS; 5G cellular support | (incremental improvements) | HTTP/2; 5G integration; Post‑Quantum IKEv2 VPNs | | Recommendation | Do not use – EOL, no security updates | Recommended – stable, supported, widely deployed | Recommended for new deployments – latest feature set |
Integrates proxy capabilities directly into the firewall, simplifying the transition from legacy proxy architectures. Release Notes & Documentation Released May 2, 2024; currently supported with an
: Always check the PAN-OS 11.0 Known Issues link before upgrading to see if any bugs affect your specific environment.
Review initial features and limitations on the PAN-OS 11.0 Release Notes Portal. Review initial features and limitations on the PAN-OS 11
: Lists fixes in specific maintenance versions. Key Features and Enhancements in PAN-OS 11.0