Palo Alto Networks
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Santa Clara, California, USA
Headquarters
2005
Founded
15,000+
Employees
Worldwide
Regions served
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks operates a broad cybersecurity portfolio spanning network protection, cloud security, security operations, identity and application security. Its next-generation firewalls and cloud-delivered security services provide network and web protection, while Prisma technologies extend security into SASE, cloud and SaaS environments. The Cortex portfolio addresses modern security operations through platforms such as Cortex XSIAM, XDR, XSOAR and Xpanse, combining telemetry, analytics, automation and exposure management. Palo Alto Networks has also expanded into AI security with technologies designed to protect AI applications, models, agents and data. This breadth allows organizations to connect security controls across users, endpoints, networks, cloud workloads and applications rather than operating isolated products. The company serves large enterprises, governments and critical infrastructure organizations with complex security requirements. Its Unit 42 organization also provides threat intelligence, incident response and managed security services. Its portfolio is designed for organizations seeking an integrated security architecture at enterprise scale.
Main focus: AI-powered network security, cloud security, SASE, security operations, identity and application security
Target customers: Enterprises, governments, service providers, critical infrastructure and security operations teams
Categories & Solutions
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Products (27)
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Industries Served
Palo Alto Networks is listed for 11 industries
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Company Info
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- Company Type
- Public Company
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, California, USA
- Founded
- 2005
- Company Size
- 15,000+
- Main Focus
- AI-powered network security, cloud security, SASE, security operations, identity and application security
- Target Customers
- Enterprises, governments, service providers, critical infrastructure and security operations teams
- Headquarters Address
- Santa Clara, California, United States
Security & Compliance
Standards, regulations, and frameworks this vendor aligns with.
- FedRAMPFedRAMP
- SOCSOC 2
- ISOISO 27001
- PCIPCI DSS
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Rankings
- Rank1Top 5G Security PlatformsProduct: Palo Alto Networks 5G Security
- Rank1Top AI Governance PlatformsProduct: Prisma AIRS
- Rank1Top AI Security PlatformsProduct: Palo Alto Enterprise DLP
- Rank1Top API Security VendorsProduct: Prisma Cloud WAAS
- Rank1Top Attack Surface Management VendorsProduct: Cortex Xpanse
- Rank2Top Browser Isolation PlatformsProduct: Prisma Access
- Rank1Top CAASM PlatformsProduct: Cortex Xpanse
- Rank1Top CASB VendorsProduct: Palo Alto SaaS Security
- Rank4Top CIEM VendorsProduct: Prisma Cloud CIEM
- Rank2Top CNAPP VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Cortex Cloud
- Rank2Top CSPM VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Cortex Cloud
- Rank3Top CWPP VendorsProduct: Prisma Cloud Compute
- Rank3Top Cloud Detection & Response PlatformsProduct: Prisma Cloud
- Rank4Top Cloud Security VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Cortex Cloud
- Rank1Top Container Security VendorsProduct: Prisma Cloud Compute
- Rank1Top DSPM VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Enterprise DLP
- Rank1Top Data Access Governance PlatformsProduct: Palo Alto Enterprise DLP
- Rank1Top Data Loss Prevention VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Enterprise DLP
- Rank1Top Data Protection VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Enterprise DLP
- Rank1Top Data Security PlatformsProduct: Palo Alto Enterprise DLP
- Rank3Top Firewall (NGFW) VendorsProduct: Palo Alto NGFW
- Rank2Top Firewall Management SolutionsProduct: Strata Cloud Manager
- Rank3Top IDS/IPS VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Advanced Threat Prevention
- Rank4Top Incident Response ProvidersProduct: Unit 42 Incident Response
- Rank1Top Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security ToolsProduct: Prisma Cloud IaC Security
- Rank2Top IoT Security VendorsProduct: Palo Alto IoT Security
- Rank3Top Malware Analysis ToolsProduct: WildFire
- Rank2Top Managed SASE ProvidersProduct: Prisma Access
- Rank3Top Microsegmentation PlatformsProduct: Prisma Access
- Rank4Top Network Security VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN
- Rank3Top Remote Access SolutionsProduct: Prisma Access
- Rank2Top SASE VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN
- Rank3Top SD-WAN ToolsProduct: Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN
- Rank3Top SIEM VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM
- Rank1Top SOAR VendorsProduct: Cortex XSOAR
- Rank1Top SaaS Security SolutionsProduct: Palo Alto SaaS Security
- Rank2Top Security Operations VendorsProduct: Cortex XSOAR
- Rank2Top Security Service Edge (SSE) VendorsProduct: Prisma Access
- Rank3Top Threat Intelligence VendorsProduct: WildFire
- Rank2Top VPN ProvidersProduct: GlobalProtect
- Rank2Top WAAP VendorsProduct: Prisma Cloud WAAS
- Rank4Top Web Application Firewall VendorsProduct: Prisma Cloud WAAS
- Rank2Top Web Security PlatformsProduct: Prisma Access
- Rank3Top Wireless Security VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Advanced Threat Prevention
- Rank2Top XDR VendorsProduct: Palo Alto Cortex XDR
- Rank2Top Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) VendorsProduct: Prisma Access
- Rank1Top Zero Trust PlatformsProduct: Prisma Access