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Palo Alto Networks is urging the industry to move to Zero Trust Network Access 2.0 because previous versions have major gaps in security protection.

High-profile ransomware attacks and reliance on digital infrastructure sees an increasing need for businesses to embrace zero trust cybersecurity.

The average ransom demand in cases worked by the Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 security consultants rose 144% in 2021 to $2.2 million.

"The native AWS experience and the proliferation of AWS native services have given organisations the tools they needed to embrace the cloud."

The average ransom demand in cases rose 144% in 2021 to US$2.2 million, while the average payment climbed 78% to US$541,010.

The proposed measures go too far and need stronger guardrails, otherwise they could adversely affect Australia's critical infrastructure operators.

Palo Alto's Prisma Cloud Supply Chain Security provides a complete view of where vulnerabilities or misconfigurations exist in the software supply chain.

Palo Alto Networks has announced the upgrade of its PAN-OS software to help find the evasive, zero-day attacks.

The move will allow the company to provide direct and efficient connectivity for Microsoft 365 users through the Prisma Access service.

Enabling data to move more easily between organisations will undoubtedly lead to more crime, says a cybersecurity firm.

With this latest release, organisations can improve ransomware preparedness, respond with more intelligent and integrated tools, and recover from attacks faster, the company states.

The companies will integrate Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Next-Generation Firewalls and Siemens Ruggedcom Multi-Service Platforms to enable continuous scalable hardware.

The shift to remote work turned network access and network security into equally high, yet competing, priorities for network and security professionals.

"Hybrid work is here to stay, and organisations are in need of a solution that enables them to secure all applications used by their employees on their network regardless of location."

Partnering with Palo Alto Networks, the solution uses advanced threat protection technology to safeguard users and ensures a secure remote working environment.

Palo Alto Networks' PA-400 Series Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) allows small and medium-sized business to expand their zero trust network security to every branch.

"With our third generation XDR solution expanding to cloud and identity analytics, Cortex XDR 3.0 has taken a large step towards being the comprehensive platform for the SOC."

According to Palo Alto Networks, there are four key elements of a machine learning-powered next-generation firewall (NGFW).

In this interview we chat about channel partners, what's new, and why security staples like next-generation firewalls, Zero Trust and SD-WAN remain a core part of the company's channel activities.

The ransomware crisis will continue to gain momentum as cybercrime groups further hone tactics for coercing victims into paying and develop new approaches for making attacks more disruptive. 

PwC and Palo Alto Networks announce an expanded partnership strengthening cybersecurity defences for New Zealand businesses. 

Palo Alto Networks has launched updates to Prisma Cloud, the company’s cloud security posture management (CSPM) solution.

 “We are making it significantly simpler for companies to adopt complete Zero Trust Network Security.”

The new capabilities also increase automation and detection, simplify compliance checks, and deepen visibility into malware threats for containers and hosts, the company states.