Cognizant and Palo Alto Networks have formed a strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for enterprises across various industries. This collaboration leverages Cognizant’s expertise in cybersecurity services and Palo Alto Networks’ industry-leading, AI-powered platforms, enhancing security outcomes and reducing complexity for businesses through platformization.
Key Highlights
- AI-Driven Security Solutions:
- Cognizant and Palo Alto Networks will integrate AI-powered platforms to provide businesses with tailored cybersecurity solutions, improving attack protection and response times.
- The partnership deepens Cognizant’s capabilities in Palo Alto Networks’ Precision AI-powered Network Security, Code-to-Cloud, and Security Operations platforms.
Partnership Benefits
- Enhanced Cybersecurity Services:
- Cognizant will broaden its cybersecurity services by incorporating Palo Alto Networks’ advanced AI technologies, offering clients enhanced security across various domains.
- Platform Consolidation:
- By consolidating security products across functions, the partnership aims to reduce operational complexity, helping organizations achieve more streamlined security management.
- Tailored, AI-Led Solutions:
- Cognizant’s solutions will leverage centralized, high-quality data, enabling faster issue resolution and stronger attack protection.
- Strengthened Internal Security:
- Cognizant will also utilize Palo Alto Networks technology to bolster its internal security infrastructure, reinforcing its global cyber defense strategy.
Key Managed Platform Offerings
Cognizant will feature four primary managed platforms designed to address cybersecurity challenges:
- SecureNXT Access:
- Offers AI-powered zero trust network security for enterprises, powered by Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access.
- SecureNXT Cloud:
- Accelerates secure and compliant multi-cloud adoption while mitigating cloud hygiene risks, using Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud.
- SecureNXT EDR/MDR:
- Provides proactive threat protection for hybrid enterprises through Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR.
- SecureNXT SOC:
- Deploys real-time defense against cyber threats, powered by Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM.
Industry Focus: Life Sciences
Cognizant’s cybersecurity services are well-established in industries like life sciences, as seen in its longstanding partnership with Gilead Sciences. Gilead plans to integrate Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud into its security stack to further mitigate cyber risks.
Leadership Perspectives
- Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant:
- “AI presents an opportunity to modernize security efforts. Our partnership with Palo Alto Networks amplifies security posture and risk mitigation.”
- Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks:
- “Our Precision AI technology combined with Cognizant’s adoption of XSIAM enables transformative outcomes in cybersecurity for our clients.”
The Cognizant-Palo Alto Networks partnership marks a significant step forward in AI-powered cybersecurity. Through tailored solutions and innovative platform offerings, enterprises can achieve enhanced security, streamlined operations, and better risk mitigation in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
