Deloitte and Palo Alto expand security partnership to JAPAC and EMEA regions
Palo Alto Networks and Deloitte today (October 2) announced an expansion of their partnership to the Japan and Asia-Pacific (JAPAC) and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions.
The expanded strategic alliance will see Palo Alto gain the ability to provide Deloitte clients with sophisticated AI-powered cybersecurity solutions more globally.
Palo Alto emphasized that the key to achieving more unified and secure cybersecurity solutions is “platforming,” that is, creating a homogeneous environment for security teams that simplifies operations by using a single integrated platform instead of a large and varied arsenal of cybersecurity tools that only increases. complexity and difficulty.
“Australian organizations continue to see an increase in both the volume and sophistication of cyber attacks. In an effort to protect themselves, many are adopting multiple and disconnected solutions, which can create operational vulnerabilities and complexities,” said Janet Docherty, director of ANZ channel and alliance sales at Palo Alto Networks.
“The platform has emerged as the best solution to face these challenges by eliminating the boundaries between different solutions. With this unified view of their cybersecurity tools, organizations can effectively close security gaps while improving operational efficiency.”
Deloitte’s alliance with Palo Alto has already delivered these unified solutions for US clients. Now, customers in Australia and the rest of the JAPAC region, as well as EMEA, will benefit.
“We are focused on helping our clients solve their most complex cybersecurity challenges, requiring continuous innovation and distinct approaches to technology integration that drive cyber transformation,” said Emily Mossburg, global cyber leader and principal at Deloitte. & Touche LLP.
“Expanding our alliance with Palo Alto Networks enhances our global ability to deliver platform-based and integrated security solutions to help global customers improve their security posture by leveraging efficiencies and integrating the power of AI to combat the security landscape.” evolving threats.
The partnership will see Deloitte clients adopt a number of Palo Alto’s AI-powered security solutions, including the company’s SOC management platform, which helps clients by combining SIEM, SOAR and XDR capabilities to accelerate response Cybernetics through simplification.
Additionally, Deloitte clients will have access to joint Deloitte and Palo Alto cloud security offerings, which use Deloitte intellectual property and industry-specific knowledge to help clients mitigate risk. They will also have assistance in adopting and operating zero trust.
“True transformations require a solution that unites AI-powered platforms with deep industry insights and managed services, which Palo Alto Networks and Deloitte bring to clients through our alliance,” said Kristy Friedrichs, director of partnerships at Palo Alto Networks.
“By significantly expanding the availability of our joint offerings and helping mutual customers migrate to unified platforms, we are addressing their evolving needs and helping them achieve better security outcomes.”
