MANILA, Philippines — As enterprises invest heavily in cloud infrastructure, the complexity of securing it continues to grow. Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity leader, has introduced Cortex Cloud 2.0, an upgraded platform combining Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) with industry-leading Cloud-Native Application Protection (CNAPP) to simplify and strengthen cloud security.
With AI projected to drive a 4.6x increase in cloud investments by 2030, organizations are seeking solutions that eliminate long-standing security silos. Cortex Cloud 2.0 brings autonomous AI agents, a unified command center, and a new high-performance CDR engine designed for real-time protection.
“Customers struggle with fragmented tools across posture and response,” said Gonen Fink, EVP of Products, Cortex, Palo Alto Networks. “This new release helps teams simplify operations and secure their entire cloud estate — from code to production.”
AI Agents Automate Security Workflows
The new Cortex® AgentiX™ enables enterprises to automate security investigations and response tasks.
Trained on 1.2 billion data points, these AI agents handle incidents autonomously while following enterprise security policies, giving teams time to focus on strategic work.
For a deeper dive into AI-driven cybersecurity, see our related feature on AI in Enterprise Security.
Unified Command Center for Cloud Visibility
The reimagined Cloud Command Center consolidates assets, risks, and threat data into one dashboard. Teams can quickly identify vulnerabilities, track compliance, and prioritize actions across multiple cloud environments.
This integration creates full transparency — connecting DevSecOps, security, and IT teams in one view.
For insights into unified dashboards, check out Cloud Security Platforms and Best Practices.
Enhanced Performance and Code Protection
A performance-optimized CDR mode now offers up to 50% faster operations without slowing workloads. Developers can also rely on the improved Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) module to detect vulnerabilities 10x faster during coding — long before deployment.
The new ASPM Command Center provides developers with a clear, efficient workflow for securing software supply chains.
Cortex Cloud 2.0: The Future of Cloud Security
Cortex Cloud 2.0 combines automation, visibility, and performance to deliver the most complete real-time protection for multi-cloud environments.
The update is rolling out globally to all Palo Alto Networks customers by mid-2026, bringing unified protection and smarter automation to enterprises worldwide.
To explore the technology in detail, visit the official Palo Alto Networks Newsroom or register for Ignite: What’s Next happening October 28.
