Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Its core mission is to safeguard the digital way of life by delivering comprehensive cybersecurity platforms and services. The company focuses on protecting networks, clouds, and endpoints from evolving cyber threats through an integrated approach.

The company's extensive portfolio includes next-generation firewalls, cloud security solutions such as Prisma Cloud and Prisma SASE, and security operations platforms like Cortex XDR, Cortex Xpanse, Cortex XSOAR, and Cortex XSIAM. Palo Alto Networks also provides advanced threat intelligence through its Unit 42 research team. These offerings are designed to provide advanced threat protection, application visibility, and control across various environments.

Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Nikesh Arora since June 2018, Palo Alto Networks has demonstrated strong financial performance, with its fiscal third-quarter 2026 revenue increasing 31% year-over-year. The company is strategically focused on an AI-driven security and platformization approach, aiming to consolidate enterprise security budgets. A notable recent development includes the acquisition of CyberArk in February 2026, which is central to its efforts in building a broader AI security platform. Palo Alto Networks is also a participant in Project Glasswing, an initiative dedicated to securing critical software for the AI era.