New Features & Enhancements
New Browser Extension Version: In the coming weeks, Cato is gradually releasing Browser Extension v1.1, which includes the following features:
Browser Extension WAN Access: The Cato Browser Extension now lets users securely access WAN applications (HTTP/S) directly from their Chrome browser
This version requires that TLS Inspection is enabled
Improved monitoring for when the Browser Extension disconnects from the PoP
New macOS Client v5.10.5: Starting October 5, 2025, we will gradually roll out the new macOS Client version 5.10.5. This version includes:
Support for macOS Tahoe version 26
Stability improvements
Security updates
Bug fixes
X1700B Socket Supports Higher Port Density for Data Center and Campus Sites: We added the option to use two add-on port cards, allowing a total of eight 10Gbps fiber ports.
Use the Site Configuration > Socket page in the CMA or the addSocketAddOnCard API to enable the second card
Supported for Socket v24 and higher
Previously, only a single add-on card was supported
Upcoming Change to Cato Password Policies: To enhance security and align with industry best practices, we will update the password requirements for both SDP users and CMA admins. We will start rolling out this change on October 15, 2025, for new or updated passwords.
This impacts CMA admins and SDP users authenticating with a Cato password
Passwords must contain one of each: lowercase letter, uppercase letter, number, and a special character (new requirement)
Additionally, admin passwords cannot contain an email address or be on our list of common passwords (e.g., aB12345!)
This change applies only to newly created or updated passwords. There is no impact on existing passwords
Read IPsec Tunnel Configurations via API: You can now programmatically retrieve all IPsec tunnel configurations using the Cato API. This streamlines tunnel monitoring and configuration management across large deployments.
Access detailed IPsec tunnel configuration data via the tunnelConfig object under IPsecInfo in the accountSnapShot query
PoP Announcements
Lima, PE: A new range (199.27.45.0/24) will soon be added to the Lima PoP location.
Note:
Content described in this update is gradually rolled out to the Cato PoPs over a two-week period. In addition, new features are gradually activated in the Cato Management Application over the same two-week rollout period as the PoPs. For more information, see this article. See the Cato Status Page for more information about the planned maintenance schedule.