User-ID
The user identity, as opposed to an IP address, is an
integral component of an effective security infrastructure. Knowing
who is using each of the applications on your network, and who may
have transmitted a threat or is transferring files, can strengthen
security policies and reduce incident response times. User-ID™,
a standard feature on the Palo Alto Networks firewall, enables you
to leverage user information stored in a wide range of repositories.
The following topics provide more details about User-ID and how
to configure it: