> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-posture-management/cloud-inventory-and-environment/asset-classes/network-assets.md). # Network assets Review network assets in your environment. Navigate to **Inventory > All Assets > Network** to access dedicated views for your network infrastructure. You can view **All Network Assets**, or filter by specific categories including **Load Balancers**, **Network Interfaces**, **Security Groups**, and **Subnets**. This section provides comprehensive visibility into the network infrastructure and security boundaries configured within your cloud and on-premise environments. ### Asset details and configurations Clicking on a network asset opens a detailed asset card with the following tabs: When investigating virtual machine assets, analysts can use the dedicated Network tab to gain in-depth visibility over internal network reachability and security boundaries. This tab provides: * **Overview:** Summarizes the highlights and properties of the network asset * **Identity:** Displays the identities associated with the network asset * **Configurations:** Displays the raw Asset Configuration JSON to deeply inspect specific IP rules, port protocols, and inbound or outbound permissions as defined by the provider * **Compliance:** Displays the compliance status of the network asset ### Network exposure detection To secure your network assets, the Cloud Network Analyzer continuously evaluates your infrastructure to detect inbound, outbound, and east-west exposures. The Cloud Network Analyzer maps the internal network topology to determine if assets have unrestricted access or can move laterally across VPCs and cloud accounts. This analysis takes into account the effectiveness of all cloud-native network security policies in the routing path, including network firewalls, internet gateways, load balancers, and security groups. If the Cloud Network Analyzer detects a risky exposure, it publishes actionable findings and issues mapping the network path --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-posture-management/cloud-inventory-and-environment/asset-classes/network-assets.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.