Palo Alto Networks has launched the Cortex Cloud, the nest version of Prisma Cloud, that natively brings together new releases of its best-in-class cloud detection and response (CDR) and industry-leading cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) capabilities on the unified Cortex platform. The new solution equips security teams with significant innovations powered by AI and automation that go beyond traditional “peace time” approaches to cloud security and stop attacks in real time.
This Cortex Cloud also integrates advanced capabilities from its renowned cloud detection and response (CDR) and the industry-leading cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) within a cohesive Cortex framework.
Recent findings from Unit 42® indicate that 80% of security vulnerabilities are present in cloud attack surfaces, with a staggering 66% increase in threats specifically targeting cloud environments. As cloud adoption and AI usage grow, Cortex Cloud unifies data, automates workflows, and applies AI-driven insights to reduce risk, prevent threats, and stop attacks in real time.
Lee Klarich, chief product officer of Palo Alto Networks said, “As more critical business applications move to the cloud, cloud security must expand to include industry-leading runtime protection. And to make it as easy as possible for our customers to adopt end-to-end cloud security, we’re including CNAPP at no additional cost for every Cortex Cloud Runtime Security customer. With Cortex Cloud, we are delivering the next generation of cloud security — enabling organizations to swiftly prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to evolving threats across their entire enterprise.”
Cortex Cloud delivers on Palo Alto Networks platformization strategy by rearchitecting its cloud security solution on the AI-driven Cortex SecOps platform to deliver a powerful unified user experience with persona-driven dashboards and workflows.
Also Read: Palo Alto Networks to Upgrade Security for UK’s Emergency Services NetworkMelinda Marks, practice director, cybersecurity, Enterprise Strategy Group said, “Security teams need to mitigate risk to reduce the chance of cybersecurity incidents, and if and when an incident occurs, they need to respond as quickly as possible. Our research shows that security teams struggle with remediation efficiency because application security, cloud security, and security operations tools and processes have been historically siloed. With the introduction of Cortex Cloud, Palo Alto Networks delivers a unified code-to-cloud-to-SOC platform giving security teams the context to prioritize and drive remediation actions with the highest impact on reducing risk, while speeding up detection and response for security operations.”
Cortex Cloud helps customers achieve superior protection at a significantly lower total cost of ownership and provides additional value and new features. It will be available to customers later in Q3 FY25.
Source: Palo Alto Networks
