AT&T Dynamic Defense™ with Palo Alto Networks Revolutionizes Business Security with Real-Time Threat Prevention and Enhanced Network Performance
Key Takeaways:
- AT&T and Palo Alto Networks have signed a strategic agreement to provide secure connectivity solutions tailored to address the complex security needs of businesses.
- AT&T Dynamic Defense™ with Palo Alto Networks will provide real-time threat prevention, automated risk response, AI-driven operations, and cloud-delivered security, providing robust protection for data, applications, and users.
- This offering will also enable protection for AT&T wireline and wireless connections within a unified, singular security framework across all devices, offering comprehensive security for businesses with a dispersed network.
- These enhanced security solutions will be available later this year, with customer trials beginning this summer to provide early access to their powerful capabilities.
Today, AT&T and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, are announcing a strategic agreement to bring together AT&T’s expertise in providing secure connectivity with Palo Alto Networks industry-leading, AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. Together, AT&T and Palo Alto Networks will deliver a comprehensive, network-integrated secure access service edge (SASE) solution to help businesses safeguard their data, applications, and users.
At a time when cybersecurity threats are increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, the need for robust, reliable security solutions has never been more critical. Leveraging AT&T Dynamic Defense™, the first-and-only network security solution with threat protection embedded directly into AT&T’s global network infrastructure, this agreement introduces additional best-in-class security features with the interconnection to Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access. These capabilities include deep network integration, AI-driven operations, and protection for SaaS and cloud environments, helping customers achieve secure connectivity.
In addition, AT&T and Palo Alto Networks will launch a secure browser solution tailored for AT&T customers. This co-branded browser leverages Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Browser and AT&T’s connectivity leadership to provide businesses with a secure browsing experience for their employees from any device or location, advanced web threat prevention, and native integration with SASE capabilities.
"Cybersecurity is a core strength of AT&T and we are working with Palo Alto Networks to set a new standard as the top provider of secure, converged connectivity for businesses," said Mike Troiano, Senior Vice President, Business Products, AT&T Business. "When available later this year, AT&T Dynamic Defense™ with Palo Alto Networks will offer a comprehensive shield against cyber threats, helping to protect businesses from incidents that could disrupt operations. We are excited to bring this advanced solution to the market and help our customers navigate the complexities of the digital landscape with confidence.”
AT&T Dynamic Defense™ with Palo Alto Networks is engineered to seamlessly integrate with existing AT&T services and infrastructure. By combining world-class security services from AT&T Business with Palo Alto Networks industry-leading SASE platform, the two companies will provide enhanced security capabilities, including:
- Secure Browser: Provides businesses with a secure browsing experience, advanced web protection, and seamless integration with SASE capabilities.
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Implements a Zero Trust security model, enabling every user and device to be authenticated and authorized before accessing network resources, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and insider threats.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Safeguards sensitive information from unauthorized access and breaches, ensuring that critical data remains protected.
- Secure Web Gateway (SWG): Protects users from web-based threats and enforces security policies, providing a secure browsing experience.
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): Provides visibility and control over data and threats in cloud services, enhancing cloud security.
- Centralized Management and AI Optimization: Strata Multi-tenant Cloud Manager enables AT&T enterprise customers of all types with complete visibility into and management of the entire network security estate, whether users are connecting through AT&T’s wireless network or traditional wireline connections. In addition, it utilizes artificial intelligence to help with the adoption of best practices to enhance security and user experience.
"We are constantly innovating to address the rapidly evolving needs of business customers, and our collaboration with AT&T is another example of that,” said Anand Oswal, SVP and GM, Network Security, Palo Alto Networks. "By combining our AI-powered network security solutions with AT&T's expansive network infrastructure, we’re able to provide the protection and performance enterprises demand. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for secure connectivity, and now businesses can operate with greater confidence and resilience in the face of growing cyber threats."
About AT&T
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About Palo Alto Networks
As the global cybersecurity leader, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) is dedicated to protecting our digital way of life via continuous innovation. Trusted by organizations worldwide, we provide comprehensive AI-powered security solutions across network, cloud, security operations and AI, enhanced by the expertise and threat intelligence of Unit 42. Our focus on platformization allows enterprises to streamline security at scale, ensuring protection fuels innovation. Discover more at www.paloaltonetworks.com.
