BT and Palo Alto Networks have decided to come together for next generation cloud services which will integrate Palo Alto Networks Security Platform into BT’s global portfolio of security services. This combination will benefit BT customers globally as the combination of Palo Alto Networks breach prevention focused platform with the international reach and scale of BT’s security services.
As part of this agreement, BT’s Assure Managed Firewall service will now integrate WildFire cloud-based malware prevention, which is a key component of the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform. It will be used to further secure the access to cloud-based applications, enabling enterprise customers to reap increased benefits from BT’s Cloud of Clouds. s
Mark Hughes, CEO of BT Security said, “Palo Alto Networks provides intelligent security monitoring, management and efficacy. Integrating that breach prevention capability into the BT Assure portfolio of security services will be a big step forward in securing the cloud strategy of an organization.”
Mark McLaughlin, President and Chief Executive Officer at Palo Alto Networks said, “We are delighted to join forces with BT to help organisations safely enable business operations and protect their most valuable assets, managing both their risk and their security budgets.”
