Palo Alto Networks Industrial OT Security vs. Cloud-Delivered Security Services

Palo Alto Networks has introduced its Industrial OT Security solution, designed to protect operational technology environments through advanced AI, swift threat detection, and a zero trust architecture. This cloud-based platform operates without agents, providing comprehensive visibility into OT assets and facilitating seamless security across industrial systems. It effectively protects legacy technologies, remote teams, and vital infrastructure in challenging settings while ensuring continuous monitoring and risk assessment. The solution is specifically crafted to meet the complexities of modern OT environments and includes features such as deep learning anomaly detection, proactive threat mitigation, and compliance with industry standards. Additionally, organizations leveraging these OT solutions can achieve an astounding 351% return on investment, with implementations completed 15 times faster and a significant 95% decrease in management complexity. By adopting this solution, companies can substantially bolster their operational resilience and enhance their overall security posture, paving the way for more efficient and secure industrial operations. It thus represents a critical advancement for businesses aiming to thrive in an increasingly digital landscape.

Palo Alto Networks Cloud-Delivered Security Services represent an all-encompassing, cloud-native security framework that protects modern networks by integrating best-in-class defenses across all users, devices, applications, and data, no matter their location. At the heart of these services is Precision AI™, which works inline analyzing real-time network traffic to detect and stop threats ranging from phishing and ransomware to advanced command-and-control attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities. The platform includes Advanced Threat Prevention, an industry-leading intrusion prevention system, alongside Advanced WildFire, the largest malware analysis engine capable of stopping even highly evasive malware on first encounter. Its Advanced URL Filtering technology proactively prevents phishing attacks, while Advanced DNS Security offers unparalleled threat coverage—over twice that of competitors—and actively defends against DNS hijacking attacks as they happen. Comprehensive IoT/OT Security implements a zero trust model to safeguard all connected devices within an organization’s infrastructure. NG-CASB provides visibility and governance for SaaS applications, ensuring organizations can control usage and data risks effectively. AI Access Security enables secure, compliant use of generative AI apps with fine-grained access controls and visibility across more than 600 applications. Leveraging the power of Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 Threat Research team and the collective intelligence from a vast global customer base, this cloud-delivered solution provides real-time, scalable protection that adapts to today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. It reduces the risk of “patient zero” infections by stopping threats 180 times faster than other platforms. The service is built to empower organizations to maintain robust security postures while supporting modern cloud and hybrid network environments with agility and precision.