# Palo Alto Networks

> Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company that helps organizations prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats across networks, clouds, endpoints and identities. Founded in 2005 by Nir Zuk, it pioneered the next-generation firewall and has since expanded into an integrated security platform spanning network security (Strata), cloud security (Prisma), and AI-driven security operations (Cortex). Serving roughly 70,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including most of the Fortune 100, it is one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity vendors in the world.

- **Founded:** 2005
- **Headquarters:** Santa Clara, California, United States
- **Founders:** Nir Zuk (Founder & CTO), Fengmin Gong (Co-founder), Dave Stevens (Co-founder), Yuming Mao (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** Approximately 15,000-16,000 employees (before the CyberArk acquisition; higher post-integration).
- **Products:** Strata (Next-Generation Firewalls), Prisma Cloud, Prisma SASE, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSIAM
- **Notable:** Pioneered the next-generation firewall category, redefining network security., Grew from a 2005 startup to one of the world's largest cybersecurity companies with $8B+ annual revenue., Serves 85 of the Fortune 100 and roughly 70,000 organizations in 150+ countries.

## Products & services

- **Strata (Next-Generation Firewalls)** — Hardware, virtual and cloud-delivered next-generation firewalls that classify traffic by application, user and content, with cloud-delivered security services layered on top.
- **Prisma Cloud** — Cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) securing applications from code to runtime across multi-cloud environments.
- **Prisma SASE** — Secure Access Service Edge combining cloud-delivered networking and security (ZTNA, SWG, CASB, SD-WAN) for hybrid work.
- **Cortex XDR** — Extended detection and response that unifies endpoint, network and cloud data to detect and stop advanced threats.
- **Cortex XSIAM** — AI-driven security operations platform that autonomously ingests, correlates and responds to security telemetry to modernize the SOC.
- **Cortex XSOAR & Xpanse** — Security orchestration, automation and response (XSOAR) plus attack surface management (Xpanse) for proactive exposure reduction.
- **Unit 42** — Threat intelligence and incident response consulting arm providing research, breach response and proactive security assessments.
- **Identity Security (CyberArk)** — Privileged access and identity security capabilities added through the CyberArk acquisition, extending the platform to identity.

## Achievements

- Pioneered the next-generation firewall category, redefining network security.
- Grew from a 2005 startup to one of the world's largest cybersecurity companies with $8B+ annual revenue.
- Serves 85 of the Fortune 100 and roughly 70,000 organizations in 150+ countries.
- Consistently named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrants for network firewalls and SASE.
- Built one of the industry's most active M&A engines, with 25+ acquisitions integrated into its platform.
- Next-Generation Security ARR surpassed $8 billion, growing ~60% year over year in FY2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Capital One Securities upgraded PANW to Overweight and raised its price target to $421, citing platform momentum.
- **2026-06** — Reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of ~$3.0 billion, up 31% year over year, aided by CyberArk and Chronosphere contributions.
- **2026-06** — Raised full-year FY2026 revenue guidance to ~$11.42-11.43 billion on strong bookings and integration progress.
- **2026-01** — Completed the acquisition of CyberArk, adding privileged access and identity security as a core platform pillar.
- **2026** — Continued platformization push with additional acquisitions including Chronosphere, Portkey and KOI.

## Links

- Website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/palo-alto-networks
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/PaloAltoNtwks
- GitHub: https://github.com/PaloAltoNetworks
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/paloaltonetworks
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paloaltontwks/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaloAltoNetworks/

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Last updated: 2026-07-16