Palo Alto Networks Acquires Protect AI and Expands AI and SASE Security Portfolio

Palo Alto Networks has introduced several new initiatives aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in the age of AI and distributed workplaces. Key moves include the acquisition of Protect AI, the launch of Prisma AIRS, updates to the Prisma SASE portfolio, and enhancements to Cortex XSIAM. These developments address the growing need for securing AI ecosystems, remote work environments, and evolving digital threats.

With the acquisition of Protect AI, Palo Alto Networks is extending protection across the full lifecycle of AI applications. Protect AI's solutions focus on emerging risks such as model manipulation, data poisoning, and prompt injection attacks. These capabilities will now be integrated into Palo Alto Networks’ newly launched Prisma AIRS platform, positioning the company to help enterprises manage AI-specific vulnerabilities from development through deployment.

Alongside the acquisition, Palo Alto Networks introduced Prisma AIRS, a new platform designed to secure enterprise AI assets including apps, agents, models, and data. Prisma AIRS offers features such as AI model scanning, posture management, runtime security, and red teaming. In addition, the company expanded its Prisma SASE portfolio with Prisma Access Browser 2.0, a secure browser built to defend users against web-based attacks, particularly as organizations increasingly adopt generative AI technologies.

The latest release of Cortex XSIAM 3.0 further extends Palo Alto Networks’ focus on proactive threat prevention. New capabilities such as Exposure Management and Advanced Email Security use AI to prioritize vulnerabilities, automate security processes, and improve threat response. These updates reflect the company's strategy to help organizations manage risk, protect critical assets, and adapt security operations to an increasingly complex threat landscape.