Tipping the Scales for DoD Cybersecurity with Prisma Access IL5

I’ve worked in the cybersecurity field for over 15 years now and have had the opportunity to witness the security evolution of many companies and organizations over that tenure. One of the most challenging, but rewarding, journeys continues to be hardening Department of Defense (DoD) networks. The scale, reach and critical nature of the mission requires capabilities that push the limits every day....

May 16, 2024

Corporate Blogs

Tipping the Scales for DoD Cybersecurity with Prisma Access IL5
I’ve worked in the cybersecurity field for over 15 years now and have had the opportunity to witness the security evolution of many companies and organizations over that tenure. On...
May 16, 2024
AI's Offensive & Defensive Impacts
As the hype around AI continues to ramp up, cybersecurity practitioners are trying to separate reality from fiction when it comes to how artificial intelligence will impact their field. Our discussion includes some candid pre...
May 01, 2024
Cybersecurity Platformization
The debate over cybersecurity platforms versus “best-of-breed” point solutions has been a hot topic within the cybersecurity industry for years. Platform solutions have often been criticized for capabilities that are only “go...
Apr 26, 2024
More on the PAN-OS CVE-2024-3400
On April 10, 2024 Palo Alto Networks Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) learned of a suspicious exfiltration attempt at a customer site from Volexity's Steven Adair. O...
Apr 19, 2024
Palo Alto Networks Recognized by Gartner as a Leader in SSE Report
Today, Palo Alto Networks is proud to announce that it has been named a Leader in the 2024...
Apr 18, 2024
The Evolving Threat of Ransomware — A Call to Action for Cybersecurity
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the specter of ransomware looms larger than ever before. Once considered merely an IT...
Apr 17, 2024
What’s Next in Cortex — XSIAM for Cloud and Other Innovations
Security operations teams are tasked with solving a variety of different challenges. They face the complexities of protecting growing a...
Apr 15, 2024
Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks Deliver Cloud-Native NGFW Service
Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks are excited to announce the general availability of Go...
Apr 11, 2024

Network Security Blogs

Manufacturers key target for CIRCIA cyber incident reporting rule
CISA is requesting input on a new proposed rule that introduces a requirement for critical infrastructure organizations to report substantial cyber incidents and ransomware payment...
May 14, 2024
Untangling IT-OT Security Knots with a Zero Trust Platform Approach
Organizations today are grappling with the complexities of digital transformation, a shifting threat landscape with the...
May 13, 2024
Strengthening Your DNS Protection with Advanced DNS Security
The intensity of today’s threat landscape has put organizations at greater risk of a breach. However, vulnerability can be looked at as the birthplace...
May 08, 2024
Strata Copilot - Accelerating to an Autonomous Cybersecurity Future
Today, Palo Alto Networks is sharing its vision for fully autonomous cybersecurity at our virtual event Prepare for a Brand-New Fight. As part of that...
May 07, 2024
A Brand New Fight: Securing Your AI-Powered Applications
How do you unleash the competitive edge that comes from game-changing technologies while simultaneously keeping them secure? It’s a burning question for security professionals looking for ways to embrace AI usa...
May 07, 2024
PAN-OS 11.2 Quasar Helps Customers Secure Networks Everywhere, Faster
The future of secure networking is here with PAN-OS 11.2 Quasar, Quantum-Safe VPN, ADEM for next-generation firewalls, Advanced DNS Security and the introduction of new ruggedized...
May 02, 2024
Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks Deliver Cloud-Native NGFW Service
Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks are excited to announce the general availability of Google Cloud Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Enterprise. Power...
Apr 11, 2024
Unleash Platform Power with Strata Cloud Manager’s Command Center
Every week, we get the privilege of talking to customers and thought leaders across diverse industries, delving into their cybersecurity challenges. A...
Apr 08, 2024

SASE Blogs

Managed SD-WAN Services for MSPs Unlock New Revenue Streams
Businesses are adopting cloud-driven services at an unprecedented rate and utilizing SaaS apps to deliver their services. With the hybrid workforce here to stay, enterprises are ch...
May 16, 2024
Uncover Suspicious SaaS Activities with Behavior Threats
Safeguarding enterprise data is paramount in today’s fast-paced world of cloud-based business services and operations.
May 15, 2024
Myth Busting the PoP Fallacy
At Palo Alto Networks, we innovate based on first principles across security, performance, and availability. As part of our continued commitment to our customers, we constantly benchmark apps and infrastructure to identify th...
May 13, 2024
The Dark Secret of Enterprise Security
It's the challenge of securing unmanaged devices in a world where remote work, contractors, and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) are common.
May 09, 2024
Strata Copilot - Accelerating to an Autonomous Cybersecurity Future
Today, Palo Alto Networks is sharing its vision for fully autonomous cybersecurity at our virtual event Prepare for a Brand-New Fight....
May 07, 2024
A Brand New Fight: Securing Your AI-Powered Applications
How do you unleash the competitive edge that comes from game-changing technologies while simultaneously keeping them secure? It’s a burning question for security professionals look...
May 07, 2024
The Critical Role of Enterprise Browsers in a SASE Framework
From hybrid work models to AI assistance, today’s workplace is all about maximizing productivity. Modern organizations are transitionin...
May 02, 2024
Prisma SASE 3.0 — Securing Work Where It Happens
In today's work environment, employees demand the freedom to be productive from anywhere, using any device, and accessing any applicati...
May 02, 2024

Cloud Native Security Blogs

Why Code to Cloud™, Data Security and Platforms Matter in Cloud Security
If anyone knows about the importance of rapid response when it comes to effectively solving cloud security issues, it's Bill Ho, a Prisma Cloud Solution Architect and expert on clo...
May 14, 2024
Prisma Cloud Copilot: Don’t Just Ask, Act
Generative AI's acceleration of software delivery is straining current approaches to cloud security, making scaling nearly impossible because, as Gartner points out, organizations don’t have the skilled resourc...
May 07, 2024
Announcing Prisma Cloud AI-SPM: Security and Compliance for AI-Powered Apps
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes ubiquitous, it introduces security challenges that have never been considered. AI security posture management...
May 07, 2024
Best Practices for Managing Vulnerabilities in the Cloud
If you’ve ever questioned the importance of vulnerability management, consider these facts:To make matters worse, attackers are wasting no time in taking advantage of this wave, exploiting vulnerabilities withi...
May 02, 2024
Secure State and Local Cloud Modernization Efforts
In its commitment to be the state and local government's cybersecurity partner of choice, Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks has achieved StateRAMP Authorized status, providing unparalleled security for moderni...
Apr 25, 2024
Security Theater: Don’t Hang your Hat on Compliance
Security breaches can cost millions. Everyone answers to someone — whether it's a manager, director, CISO, CEO or the company board. They’re going to want to know how security teams are protecting their infrast...
Apr 18, 2024
Prisma Cloud Adds Telecommunications Security Act Compliance Framework
Prisma Cloud has added the Telecommunications Security Act to its list of out-of-the-box compliance standards. With this release, public electronic co...
Apr 17, 2024
How to Build an Enterprise Data Security Team
Leading a data security company comes with great responsibility. A good chunk of my time is spent with security leaders discussing top-of-mind trends and topics.
Apr 16, 2024

Security Operations Blogs

Securing Kubernetes Clusters: The Cortex XDR and XSIAM Approach
Kubernetes has revolutionized the way we deploy and manage applications, but its complexity and dynamic nature also introduce a new set of security ch...
May 14, 2024
The Dark Side of AI in Cybersecurity — AI-Generated Malware
“AI’s Impact in Cybersecurity” is a blog series based on interviews with a variety of experts at Palo Alto Networks and Unit 42, with roles in AI research, product management, cons...
May 15, 2024
Playbook of the Week: Automating Response to Living-Off-the-Land (LOTL) Attacks
Organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks in today's rapidly evolving threat landscape. Attackers leverage common tool...
May 09, 2024
Cortex Copilot - In SecOps, You Should Secure Smarter, Not Harder
There are a lot of moving parts in security operations. As cyberthreats continue advancing in speed and complexity, analysts must inves...
May 07, 2024
AI's Offensive & Defensive Impacts
As the hype around AI continues to ramp up, cybersecurity practitioners are trying to separate reality from fiction when it comes to how artificial intelligence will impact their field. Our discussion includes some candid pre...
May 01, 2024
Leading with a Prevention-First Approach for Cloud Detection and Response
As cloud computing continues to evolve and becomes the ad-hoc standard for many of the world’s largest enterprises, we also see attack surfaces growing and the escalation of cybert...
Apr 17, 2024
As organizations’ attack surfaces continue to grow, we’ve seen that traditional vulnerability testing is insufficient to secure an orga...
Apr 15, 2024
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XSOAR 8 On-Premises Now Available!
We are pleased to announce the support for on-premises deployments for XSOAR 8. New customers of Cortex XSOAR 8 who require an on-premises deployment for policy or regulatory reaso...
Apr 15, 2024

Unit 42 Threat Research

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We detail Operation MidnightEclipse, a campaign exploiting command injection vulnerability CVE-2024-3400, and include protections and mitigations....
April 12, 2024
By  Unit 42
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This article examines the distribution of malicious payloads embedded in Microsoft OneNote files by type, a first in our research to do so at such a scale....
May 16, 2024
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We provide a walkthrough of how attackers leverage DNS tunneling for tracking and scanning, an expansion of the way this technique is usually exploited. ...
May 13, 2024
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Muddled Libra now actively targets CSP environments and SaaS applications. Using the MITRE ATT&CK framework, we outline observed TTPs from incident response....
April 9, 2024
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We describe the characteristics of malware-initiated scanning attacks. These attacks differ from direct scanning and are increasing according to our data....
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An overview of CVE-2024-3094, a vulnerability in XZ Utils, and information about how to mitigate....
March 30, 2024
By  Unit 42
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Unit 42 researchers discovered CVE-2024-1313, a broken object level authorization (BOLA) vulnerability in open-source data visualization platform Grafana. ...
March 27, 2024
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We analyze the actions of two separate Chinese APTs — including Stately Taurus — that targeted ASEAN-affiliated entities through different methods....
March 26, 2024
By  Unit 42

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