Today, Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity leader, announced the launch of Prisma SASE 4.0. This is their most advanced AI-driven Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution. It sets a higher standard for security. It does this by introducing innovations like the Prisma Browser, which neutralizes sophisticated web threats in real time. This is crucial because traditional security solutions often have critical blind spots. They can miss threats that assemble inside the browser. For this reason, Prisma SASE 4.0 is designed to intercept and neutralize these encrypted, evasive attacks.
The Browser as the New Operating System
The browser is rapidly becoming the main hub for business operations. After all, more applications and sensitive data reside there. Consequently, traditional browsers lack the necessary security features, which makes businesses more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Fortunately, Prisma SASE 4.0 addresses this problem. It uses the new Prisma Browser’s advanced web protection to identify and neutralize malware before it can cause any harm. As a result, this provides a critical layer of defense that other solutions miss.
New Capabilities for the Modern Workforce
Prisma SASE 4.0 also includes other key features. It’s designed to secure the modern workforce. For instance, it offers unprecedented Data Security powered by AI. The platform uses AI-augmented classification to protect against risks from AI agents and copilots. This technology can precisely classify sensitive information, including unstructured content, with far fewer false positives than older methods. It comes with over 140 pre-trained machine learning classifiers to protect critical assets like patents and contracts.
Moreover, it provides smarter, faster Private App Security. Many companies rely on private applications. These are prime targets for attacks. Older, rule-based web application firewalls (WAFs) are often ineffective. However, Palo Alto Networks’ new Private App Security automatically adapts and updates security policies for these dynamic applications.
Ultimately, Anand Oswal, Executive Vice President of Network Security at Palo Alto Networks, stated that these new innovations are a direct response to a digital world where AI-driven attacks are making traditional security obsolete. The company continues to show its market leadership. In fact, its SASE ARR reached $1.3 billion, and it protects one-third of the Fortune 500 companies.
