May 16, 2024 at 07:10AM
Palo Alto Networks and IBM announced a partnership to provide cybersecurity solutions and consulting services. IBM will expand its use of Palo Alto’s security platforms and train security consultants. IBM Consulting will be a preferred MSSP for Palo Alto customers, and the companies will set up a joint SOC and cyber range. Palo Alto will integrate IBM’s Watsonx AI into its Cortex XSIAM SOC platform.
From the meeting notes, it is evident that Palo Alto Networks and IBM have formed a significant partnership in cybersecurity solutions. The key takeaways from the meeting include:
1. The two companies will jointly provide cybersecurity solutions, with IBM delivering consulting services across Palo Alto’s platforms.
2. IBM will expand its deployment of Palo Alto Networks security platforms internally and will be the preferred partner for network, cloud, and security operations center offerings.
3. IBM will collaborate with Palo Alto on security operations, DevSecOps, and threat management, including training over 1,000 security consultants on migration and adoption of Palo Alto products.
4. IBM Consulting will become a preferred Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) for Palo Alto customers, and the two companies will set up a joint SOC and cyber range.
5. Palo Alto Networks will acquire IBM’s QRadar SaaS assets, and once the acquisition is completed, will facilitate the migration of QRadar customers to Cortex XSIAM.
6. The partnership will integrate IBM’s Watsonx AI into Cortex XSIAM SOC platform to drive additional automation capabilities and improve customer support outcomes.
The financial terms of the acquisition of QRadar assets have not been disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of September. Additionally, Palo Alto Networks intends to integrate Watsonx LLMs into Cortex XSIAM to further enhance automation capabilities and customer support outcomes.