Palo Alto Networks has completed its acquisition of Protect AI, a leading provider of security solutions for AI applications and models. This acquisition strengthens Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma AIRS, positioning it as the industry’s most comprehensive AI security platform.

With AI adoption rapidly expanding across sectors like finance, government, healthcare, and manufacturing, organizations face new attack surfaces that traditional security cannot address. Protect AI’s integration brings advanced capabilities such as model scanning, posture management, AI red teaming, runtime protection, and AI agent security into Prisma AIRS, enabling businesses to deploy AI innovations confidently and securely.

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Executive Perspectives

“Our customers are rapidly adopting AI and need a partner who can secure their entire AI ecosystem at scale. Protect AI’s capabilities complement Prisma AIRS, expanding our depth and breadth in AI security to protect the entire AI lifecycle,” said Anand Oswal, SVP and GM of Network Security, Palo Alto Networks.

Ian Swanson, CEO of Protect AI, who will join Palo Alto Networks as VP of Product for Prisma AIRS, commented:

“Joining forces with Palo Alto Networks accelerates our mission to make AI secure, safe, and trustworthy for everyone. Their global reach and cybersecurity expertise enable us to deliver on this vision at scale.”

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Industry Endorsements

Eric Moore, Chief Technology Officer at Leidos, highlighted the strategic importance:

“Protecting AI, from model files to runtime operations, demands a comprehensive, platform-based strategy.” This acquisition enables organizations to manage end-to-end AI risks effectively, which is critical for national security and regulated industries adopting AI at speed.” The acquisition delivers Secure AI By Design for critical national security and regulated environments.”

Steve Jablonski, CTO at TELUS Digital, an early Prisma AIRS customer, shared: “Prisma AIRS gives us visibility into API calls and malicious detections performed by AI tools, enhancing our security posture.”

Black Hat USA 2025 Showcase

Palo Alto Networks and Protect AI will demonstrate Prisma AIRS at Black Hat USA 2025 in Las Vegas, August 5-7, at Booths #3240 and #3264, highlighting their expanded AI security capabilities for enterprise and government customers.

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Source: prnewswire