topic Re: Version update for quantum computing in Quantum Security Discussions

Version update for quantum computing

W.Granada — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:50:39 GMT

Good day,

I had a quick question, from my understanding to protect ourselves from quantum computing, our firewalls need to be at least version 12. I am currently at 11.1.13-h5 for the firewalls and 11.2.4-h17 for panorama. This is actually a two part question now that I think of it, I can upgraded directly from version 11 to 12 correct? Also there are a few version 12's with the latest at 12.2.2 what is the recommended version we need to upgrade to?

Thank you in advance!

Warren

Re: Version update for quantum computing

SutareMayur — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:05:52 GMT

Hi @W.Granada Good to see that you are already aiming for enabling PQC ciphers.
For the upgrade path, you can refer this document.

Coming to your second question, for palo alto latest preferred releases, refer to below article. You can see same on the firewall also. Under the Device --> Software --> Check the 'Preferred Releases' box and you will see all the preferred releases under each version. Please refer below snap.

PAN-OS, GlobalProtect & User-ID: Preferred Release Guidance from Support Perspective

Hope it helps!

Re: Version update for quantum computing

W.Granada — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:23:50 GMT

Nice!! will check it out and let you know

Thank you!

Re: Version update for quantum computing

W.Granada — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:06:37 GMT

Thank you that makes sense, I have to wait for Panorama to catch up to the firewalls before I can upgrade to the preferred version. Probably will check later today to see if 12.1.7-h3 has come out for Panorama but appreciate your help!!