Hardware reference guide

GlobalProtect Administrator’s Guide 3
GlobalProtect Overview About the GlobalProtect Components
GlobalProtect Client
The GlobalProtect client software runs on end user systems and enables access to your network resources via
the GlobalProtect portals and gateways you have deployed. There are two types of GlobalProtect clients:
 The GlobalProtect Agent—Runs on Windows and Mac OS systems and is deployed from the
GlobalProtect portal. You configure the behavior of the agent—for example, which tabs the users can see,
whether or not users can uninstall the agent—in the client configuration(s) you define on the portal. See
Define the GlobalProtect Client Configurations, Customize the GlobalProtect Agent, and Deploy the
GlobalProtect Agent Software for details.
 The GlobalProtect App—Runs on iOS and Android devices. Users must obtain the GlobalProtect app
from the Apple App Store (for iOS) or Google Play (for Android).
See What Client OS Version are Supported with GlobalProtect? for more details.
The following diagram illustrates how the GlobalProtect portals, gateways, and agents/apps work together to
enable secure access for all your users, regardless of what devices they are using or where they are located.