Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has unveiled an expansive array of private 5G security solutions and services through strategic collaborations with leading partners in the private 5G domain.
The initiative is poised to streamline the complexities associated with network deployment, management, and security, catering to organizations initiating their 5G endeavors.
Anand Oswal, serving as Senior Vice President and General Manager at Palo Alto Networks, emphasized the transformative potential of 5G while acknowledging the intricate security challenges inherent in its deployment.
The collaborative effort endeavors to furnish robust security measures across the 5G spectrum, preempting potential vulnerabilities exploitable by malicious actors.
Given the anticipated substantial contribution of 5G to the global economic landscape, ensuring the impregnability of these networks stands as an imperative. Palo Alto Networks, in conjunction with private 5G stalwarts such as Celona, Druid, Ataya, NETSCOUT, Nvidia Corp, and NTT DATA, is committed to fortifying the entire 5G infrastructure with its security solutions.
These partnerships offer a myriad of advantages, encompassing secure radio networks, heightened network visibility facilitating informed policy formulation, AI-driven security applications optimization, and comprehensive technology stacks facilitating the seamless deployment and administration of private 5G networks.
In February, Palo Alto Networks disclosed a fiscal second-quarter revenue surge of 19% year-over-year to $1.98 billion, surpassing the consensus of $1.97 billion. The company also reported quarterly EPS of $1.46, outperforming analyst estimates of $1.30.
The cybersecurity firm witnessed a 50% surge in its stock value last year, whereas its peer, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc, experienced a remarkable uptick of over 158%.