Leading worldwide cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks has formally revealed the acquisition of QRadar Software as a Service (SaaS) assets from IBM.
Certain sources claim that the claimed acquisition will secure consumers utilizing best-in-class threat prevention so to address always growing attack surfaces with the whole platform approach which is needed to simplify security operations.
You see, in its current form and shape, Palo Alto Networks Precision AITM-powered Cortex XSIAM® platform is well-equipped to centralize data and security operations capabilities, including SIEM, SOAR, ASM and XDR, into a single platform to drastically streamline security operations and prevent threats at mass. But by working with IBM, the technology will now enable worldwide consumers in many sectors easily move from QRadar to Cortex XSIAM using no-cost migration services.
IBM will also extend its own internal deployment of Palo Alto Networks security platforms as part of this acquisition; it will do this using Cortex XSIAM for its next-generation security operations and Prisma SASE 3.0 for zero-trust network security to protect almost 250,000 of its worldwide workforce.
“Together, IBM and Palo Alto Networks are determining the direction of cybersecurity for our clients and the sector as whole. Working with Palo Alto Networks will be a strategic benefit for IBM as our two organizations, supported by IBM Consulting, partner on advanced threat prevention, response, and security operations using Cortex XSIAM and watsonX. Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM, said at the same time the company will keep innovating to help protect hybrid cloud environments and AI projects, concentrating our investments on data security and identity and access management technology.
Still, looking closer at the possible advantages such an acquisition offers for clients starts with the promise of flawless migration. Along with IBM Consulting and its team of security specialists, Palo Alto Networks will provide free migration services to qualified clients, therefore guaranteeing a seamless transfer to the Cortex XSIAM platform while simultaneously preserving current best practices and know-how.
The possibility for improved security operations defines the next advantage as well. Cortex XSIAM here combines several SOC technologies into a Precision AI-powered platform. This goes above SIEM capabilities to offer complete functionality. Not only that, but the automation features under use also drastically cut SOCs’ manual work so facilitating more efficient threat response.
Apart from security, the purchase benefits Palo Alto’s consumers significantly in terms of analytics. To grasp the same, we have to consider how Cortex XSIAM automatically consolidates warnings into a smaller number of high-priority events by collecting, normalizing, and analyzing security data in almost real-time. Precision AI-powered analytics and native automation on the platform help to further lower occurrences needing human involvement by increasing accuracy.
Furthermore expected here is the presence of IBM Consulting Platform Support. Palo Alto Networks and IBM will essentially provide immersive experiences for clients who want to use Palo Alto Network security platformization. Complimenting that is IBM’s strategy to equip more than 1,000 consultants on Palo Alto Networks security solutions to enable companies use the advantages of its network, cloud, and security operations platforms.
Rounding up highlights presents the opportunity for on-site customer continuity. Therefore, QRadar customers who want to stay on-premise will continue to get IBM features and support, including security, usability and important bug fixes, as well as updates to current connections and the capacity to increase consumption. Apart from that, QRadar SaaS clients can also keep on their present deployment, thereby guaranteeing continuous customer service and support until they are ready to migrate to Cortex XSIAM.
Our goal is to assist companies in changing their security practices and use Precision AI-powered systems to maximize their possibilities in order to further safeguard their companies. Said Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, our collaboration with IBM supports our dedication to innovation and our belief in the great benefit of QRadar customers implementing Cortex XSIAM for a strong, data-driven security platform that offers transforming efficiency and effectiveness in defending against developing cyber threats.
