Cloud Next Generation Firewall for Microsoft Azure

Cloud Next Generation Firewall for Microsoft Azure

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The new cloud next-generation firewall for Microsoft Azure from Palo Alto Networks: With the help of AI and ML, known, unknown and zero-day threats can be stopped so that users can migrate their applications to Azure safely and quickly.

Cloud NGFW for Azure offers a comprehensive security solution with features such as Advanced Threat Prevention, Advanced URL Filtering, WildFire and DNS Security. As an Azure-native ISV service from Palo Alto Networks, Cloud NGFW for Azure is quick and easy to source and deploy through the Azure portal. Additionally, the service is fully managed by Palo Alto Networks, so customers don't have to worry about scaling, resiliency, and software updates. Cloud NGFW for Azure also integrates with Azure Virtual WAN deployments, allowing organizations to protect traffic across their network.

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🔎 Palo Alto Networks introduces its new cloud next-generation firewall for Microsoft Azure (Image: Palo Alto Networks).

Best security features thanks to NGFW with machine learning (ML). Cloud NGFW for Azure uses AI and ML to detect and stop known, unknown, and zero-day threats, allowing customers to stay ahead of sophisticated attackers. This advanced technology has enabled Palo Alto Networks to block nearly five billion events daily, proving the effectiveness of this solution in providing robust security to customers.

High usability of the NGFW

Cloud NGFW for Azure is incredibly easy to use thanks to the Azure-native ISV service architecture. This allows customers to obtain and deploy the solution directly from the Azure portal in minutes and protect themselves against cyber threats immediately. The solution is also easy to operate, as Palo Alto Networks takes care of scaling, reliability and software updates. Additionally, Cloud NGFW for Azure integrates seamlessly with Azure Virtual WAN deployments, allowing customers to protect traffic across their entire network. This integration provides customers with the agility and flexibility they need to manage their cloud security while remaining focused on their core business goals.

Usable from on-prem to the cloud

Panorama's integration with Cloud NGFW for Azure offers customers a number of benefits. First, it enables security policies to be seamlessly extended from on-premises to Azure, simplifying operations and reducing management overhead and total cost of ownership. More importantly, this integration enforces the same high security standards in the cloud, ensuring customers' cloud environments are secure and protected from cyber threats.

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In addition, the integration provides central visibility – for valuable insights into the threats in the network from on-premises environments to any cloud. This allows customers to manage their security policies from their existing Panorama console, simplifying administration and freeing cloud teams to focus on application migration and new application development.

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About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, the global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is shaping the cloud-based future with technologies that transform the way people and businesses work. Our mission is to be the preferred cybersecurity partner and protect our digital way of life. We help you address the world's biggest security challenges with continuous innovation leveraging the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are the leaders in protecting tens of thousands of businesses across clouds, networks and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where every day is safer than the one before.


 

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