Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR) Service Overview

• Cloud Security Evolution

  • Transitioned to focus on real-time monitoring and automated remediation of data security threats.
  • Integration of security capabilities within runtime and production environments.

• Research Insights

  • Unit 42 research indicates that 80% of security exposures are associated with cloud attack surfaces.
  • Security threats in cloud environments have seen a 66% increase.

• Cortex Cloud Platform

  • Newly introduced Cortex Cloud combines Cortex and CDR capabilities for enhanced real-time cloud security.
  • It integrates deeply with security operations centers (SOC), streamlining data security and threat response processes.
  • This platform significantly reduces the mean time to respond to modern threats by providing a unified SecOps solution.

• Data Security Posture Management

  • Addressing the growing need for data security as cloud services expand.
  • Acknowledgment that protecting cloud environments demands comprehensive strategies from development to runtime.

• Platformization Strategy

  • Ongoing initiatives to drive platformization have resulted in an increase of over 1,150 platformizations across customer bases, integrating various security aspects.

Key Benefits of MDDR Service

• Automated Monitoring and Remediation
  • Automates threat detection and remediation processes, enhancing the effectiveness of security operations.
• AI-Driven Insight
  • Utilizes AI for automation and data integration, which is critical for near real-time threat analysis.
• Comprehensive Protection
  • MDDR ensures organizations can safeguard sensitive data and maintain compliance amidst rising security threats.

Conclusion

The development of managed data detection and response services, particularly within the Cortex Cloud platform, positions Palo Alto Networks, Inc. as a leader in providing automated monitoring and remediation capabilities, thus enabling organizations to effectively manage data security threats in increasingly complex cloud environments.