Palo Alto Networks announced the completion of the acquisition of IBM’s QRadar Software as a Service (SaaS) assets to provide customers with top-notch threat prevention. This move signifies the commitment of both companies to enhance security operations and combat evolving cyber threats effectively.
The Precision AI™-powered Cortex XSIAM platform by Palo Alto Networks integrates various security operations capabilities such as SIEM, SOAR, ASM, and XDR into a single platform. This consolidation aims to simplify security operations and enable scalable threat prevention. With IBM as a preferred managed security services provider, global customers will have the opportunity to transition seamlessly from QRadar to Cortex XSIAM with the help of free migration services provided by IBM Consulting.
Furthermore, IBM has deployed Palo Alto Networks security platforms, including Cortex XSIAM and Prisma SASE 3.0, to secure over 250,000 of its workforce members. By adopting these cutting-edge technologies, IBM showcases the operational efficiencies achieved by leveraging products across the Palo Alto Networks portfolio. In return, Palo Alto Networks will utilize IBM solutions like watsonx AI to enhance automation capabilities.
Nikesh Arora, Chairman, and CEO of Palo Alto Networks expressed their dedication to revolutionizing security operations with Precision AI-powered platforms that offer robust protection against cyber threats. The collaboration between Palo Alto Networks and IBM ensures innovative advancements in threat protection, response, and security operations using Cortex XSIAM and watsonx.
Arvind Krishna, Chairman, and CEO of IBM emphasized the strategic advantage gained through the partnership with Palo Alto Networks. By leveraging Cortex XSIAM and watsonx, backed by IBM Consulting, IBM aims to secure organizations’ hybrid cloud environments and AI initiatives while prioritizing data security and identity and access management technologies.
Dave Gruber, a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group, highlighted the benefits of integrated security operations capabilities provided by vendors like Palo Alto Networks. The completion of the acquisition of the Q-Radar assets allows Q-Radar customers to transition seamlessly to modernizing security operations with XSIAM.
Customers stand to benefit from the acquisition in various ways, including seamless migration services, enhanced security operations through Cortex XSIAM, advanced analytics, automation, IBM Consulting platform support, and on-premises customer continuity. These benefits ensure that customers can modernize their security operations efficiently while receiving unparalleled support and services.
In conclusion, Palo Alto Networks continues to lead the cybersecurity industry by delivering AI-powered solutions that enhance network security, cloud security, and security operations. Through innovative platforms like Cortex XSIAM and partnerships with industry leaders like IBM, Palo Alto Networks remains committed to providing comprehensive security solutions to empower businesses to achieve Zero Trust security in today’s dynamic threat landscape.