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When Identity Becomes the Battlefield: Why Palo Alto Networks + CyberArk Changes the Map
Palo Alto Networks' acquisition of CyberArk marks a structural shift in cybersecurity, making Identity Security a core platform pillar alongside Network and SecOps. By unifying privilege, machine and AI identity protection, the move accelerates platformization and operational resilience.
PAN-OS and EDLs - Everything You Wanted to Know about External Dynamic Lists
Looking to implement external dynamic lists in your Palo Alto NGFW or Prisma Access? This post will answer all your questions about how EDLs work in PAN-OS to dynamically improve your security posture.
Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Version 11 Lab
The Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Lab is a capability of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) designed to provide an environment to gain hands-on experience with the fundamental features of Palo Alto's solution. The environment that supports the lab is completely virtual, removing any hardware dependencies associated with physical infrastructure.
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Learn the basics about network security and how next-generation firewalls (NGFW) fits in and establish a baseline knowledge to help aid you through the Next-Generation Firewall learning paths. Throughout this learning path you will learn network security, tools and techniques used to help secure your network, and how the NGFW fits into your security requirements. You will have the opportunity to explore these concepts that will help you walk the NGFW learning path with ease and comfort to aid you on your successful journey of learning NGFW! Now let's get started!
Palo Alto NGFW Intermediate Version 10 Lab
Palo Alto v10 is end of life. Please take a look at the Palo Alto v11 Foundations Lab.
The Palo Alto NGFW Intermediate Lab is a hand-on virtual environment where you'll be able to complete the exercises you see in the Intermediate learning path as well as several new practicals. The Intermediate lab focuses on tasks like SSL Decryption, URL Filtering, and DNS Tunneling. Just like the Foundations lab, the Intermediate lab is built upon the same infrastructure. While there is a guide that you can follow along with, you can also explore the environment and test any configuration you'd like.
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Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Version 10 Lab
Palo Alto v10 is end of life. Please take a look at the Palo Alto v11 Foundations Lab.
The Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Lab is a capability of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) designed to provide an environment to gain hands-on experience with the fundamental features of Palo Alto's solution. The environment that supports the lab is completely virtual, removing any hardware dependencies associated with physical infrastructure.
Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Version 11 Lab
The Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Lab is a capability of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) designed to provide an environment to gain hands-on experience with the fundamental features of Palo Alto's solution. The environment that supports the lab is completely virtual, removing any hardware dependencies associated with physical infrastructure.
Palo Alto NGFW Intermediate Version 10 Lab
Palo Alto v10 is end of life. Please take a look at the Palo Alto v11 Foundations Lab.
The Palo Alto NGFW Intermediate Lab is a hand-on virtual environment where you'll be able to complete the exercises you see in the Intermediate learning path as well as several new practicals. The Intermediate lab focuses on tasks like SSL Decryption, URL Filtering, and DNS Tunneling. Just like the Foundations lab, the Intermediate lab is built upon the same infrastructure. While there is a guide that you can follow along with, you can also explore the environment and test any configuration you'd like.
Platformizing the AI Decade with Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks' recent acquisitions signal a structural shift from portfolio integration to true platformization for the AI decade. By securing AI pipelines, embedding identity enforcement, converging observability, and governing autonomous endpoints, the platform aligns to machine-speed risk—positioning enterprises to architect resilient, future-ready security rather than react to disruption.
Stop Stacking Boxes. Start Designing Security.
Back-to-back firewalls were effective 15-20 years ago, but in today's encrypted, identity-driven and rapidly evolving threat landscape, they add cost and complexity without meaningful protection. Modern security replaces duplicated perimeters with platform-integrated NGFW enforcement, segmentation and coordinated prevention—delivering stronger, measurable defense through intelligent design rather than stacked legacy controls.
When Identity Becomes the Battlefield: Why Palo Alto Networks + CyberArk Changes the Map
Palo Alto Networks' acquisition of CyberArk marks a structural shift in cybersecurity, making Identity Security a core platform pillar alongside Network and SecOps. By unifying privilege, machine and AI identity protection, the move accelerates platformization and operational resilience.
The Grizzled CyberVet's Tactical Plan: Mapping Palo Alto Networks to MITRE ATT&CK
Next up in the Grizzled CyberVet series: A global enterprise faces a full-scale cyberattack spanning every stage of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Armed with Palo Alto Networks' full security platform, they stop the threat at every turn. Learn how a unified security strategy can outmatch attackers before they succeed. Read on to see it in action!
The Grizzled CyberVet: How Palo Alto Networks Powers End-to-End Cyber Defense
Fragmented security solutions create inefficiencies and vulnerabilities. This article explores how Palo Alto Networks' integrated platform addresses these gaps, breaking the cybersecurity kill chain at every stage. By consolidating security functions, organizations enhance threat prevention, streamline operations and reduce costs. Learn how a unified approach strengthens defenses and why proactive security is essential for business resilience.
Why Should I Use Variables in Panorama?
Panorama allows an admin to configure device-specific options for a firewall from a central source. Templates allow an admin to consolidate the configurations for multiple firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Learn the basics about network security and how next-generation firewalls (NGFW) fits in and establish a baseline knowledge to help aid you through the Next-Generation Firewall learning paths. Throughout this learning path you will learn network security, tools and techniques used to help secure your network, and how the NGFW fits into your security requirements. You will have the opportunity to explore these concepts that will help you walk the NGFW learning path with ease and comfort to aid you on your successful journey of learning NGFW! Now let's get started!
Accelerating URL Filtering with AI/ML
Traditional URL filtering security measures no longer keep up with the attacker landscape and, as such, are no longer effective by themselves. With the rise of automation and its ease of access, attackers are now leveraging these techniques to cast wider and wider nets looking for victims. Like all security, you are no longer safe being a part of the herd; because of this, you also need to utilize automation by way of Machine Learning and AI tools to keep up with the ever-transforming landscape out there. This is where Palo's new range of "Advanced" Security Services comes in.
What is Palo Alto Cloud NGFW?
Leverage the power of Palo Alto Networks Industry Leading Next Generation Firewall With Cloud Native Deployment, Scalability, Automation and Performance With Cloud NGFW from Palo Alto Networks.
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Intermediate
Once you've mastered the basics of Palo Alto's NGFW with the fundamentals Learning Path, it's time to continue your education with the intermediate LP. This Learning Path will teach you topics that help get further use out of your NGFW such as SSL Decryption. Once you've configured SSL Decryption, the NGFW will be able to defend your network in new ways, including URL Filtering, Credential Detection, DGA Detection, DNS Sinkholes, and more!
Securing AI in Real-Time with Palo Alto Networks' AI Runtime Security
As AI adoption grows, so do the risks. Palo Alto Networks' AI Runtime Security offers real-time monitoring, advanced threat detection and zero-trust access controls to protect AI applications. This solution ensures data security, regulatory compliance and operational integrity, enabling businesses to confidently leverage AI's potential while mitigating vulnerabilities.
Empowering Safe AI Adoption with Palo Alto Networks' AI Access Security
Palo Alto Networks' AI Access Security offers a comprehensive solution for managing and securing generative AI applications. It provides real-time visibility, granular access controls and advanced data protection, enabling organizations to harness AI's potential while minimizing risks of data leakage and unauthorized access. Embrace AI responsibly with AI Access Security.
Demystifying Precision AI: How Palo Alto Networks Is Redefining Cybersecurity
Precision AI by Palo Alto Networks revolutionizes cybersecurity by integrating machine learning, deep learning and generative AI for real-time, high-confidence threat protection.
Hands-On Lab Workshop: Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Version 10
Join us for the Virtual Lab Workshop! During this exclusive session, the host will introduce the Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Version 10 lab. This lab is designed designed to provide an environment to gain hands-on experience with the fundamental features of Palo Alto's NGFW solution. The environment that supports the lab is completely virtual, removing any hardware dependencies associated with physical infrastructure. This one-hour event is limited to 60 participants who will have the opportunity to engage in Q&A during the session. Attendees are encouraged to actively participate by launching the lab themselves alongside the host for a hands-on experience.
Consolidation and Automation, Not Complication | Simplify Your Security Strategy
Security threats against organizations are constantly evolving, and the emergence of AI is redefining the threat landscape. The sheer number of available security tools can make it difficult for organizations to choose the right ones while ensuring interoperability. To address this challenge, it is increasingly important to prioritize investment and select security tools that work seamlessly to close coverage gaps and maximize visibility.
Join experts from WWT and Palo Alto Networks as they discuss the value of adopting a platform approach that focuses on integration, visibility, and real-time monitoring to simplify security operations. This session will provide an overview of Palo Alto's platform strategy and WWT's Security Tools Rationalization process to identify technology gaps and overlaps.
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
This learning series will explore Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), which are advanced network security devices that combine traditional firewall capabilities with additional features such as intrusion prevention, application awareness and control, and advanced threat protection. These firewalls go beyond the capabilities of traditional firewalls by providing deeper inspection of network traffic and more granular control over applications and user activities.
PAN-OS and EDLs - Everything You Wanted to Know about External Dynamic Lists
Looking to implement external dynamic lists in your Palo Alto NGFW or Prisma Access? This post will answer all your questions about how EDLs work in PAN-OS to dynamically improve your security posture.