- Palo Alto Networks (PANW, Financial) to acquire Protect AI to enhance AI security capabilities.
- The acquisition will integrate with PANW's new Prisma AIRS platform for comprehensive AI security.
- Expected to close by fiscal Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW), a leader in cybersecurity, has announced its intention to acquire Protect AI, a company specializing in securing AI and ML applications. This strategic move aims to bolster Palo Alto Networks' capabilities in addressing AI-specific security threats such as model manipulation, data poisoning, and prompt injection attacks.
The acquisition will enable Palo Alto Networks to integrate Protect AI's solutions into its newly launched Prisma AIRSâ„¢ platform, which is designed to provide end-to-end AI security throughout the development lifecycle. The comprehensive platform will offer features including model scanning, risk assessment, GenAI runtime security, posture management, and AI agent security.
The acquisition is expected to be finalized by the first quarter of Palo Alto Networks' fiscal 2026, contingent upon customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Once completed, the Protect AI team will join Palo Alto Networks, further enhancing their ability to address emerging security threats in the rapidly growing AI market.
