Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced the launch of Prisma Browser for Business, the most secure workspace for small business. This new offering enables small business owners to easily configure and manage the apps and AI tools their business relies on, while allowing employees to work securely from any device, anywhere. Prisma Browser for Business also protects against phishing, ransomware, and fraud threats and provides built-in AI controls to prevent business information from ending up in the wrong hands.
Today, small businesses depend on an average of 36 applications running in the browser, which is where most work gets done. However, with 95% of companies experiencing a security incident originating in the browser, the need for a secure workspace for small business has never been greater. At the same time, employees are rapidly adopting AI, making it harder than ever for small businesses to manage workspace complexity, maintain security, and prevent unintended AI actions.
The growing reliance on browser-based work aligns with global trends in cloud and SaaS adoption, as highlighted in industry research from Gartner.
Built for the Modern Browser-Based Workplace
Anupam Upadhyaya, SVP of Product, Palo Alto Networks, said:
For most small businesses, the browser is now the office. It’s where you interact with customers, manage your books, and use new AI tools to help grow your business. But standard browsers weren’t built to stop modern cyberattacks or prevent AI data leaks. We’re providing small businesses with the same protection used by the world’s largest enterprises, but in an easy-to-use, simple to manage workspace with flexible and accessible pricing for any small business.
This shift reflects a broader cybersecurity challenge where traditional defenses struggle to keep up with evolving threats. Insights from cybersecurity platforms like CISA highlight how phishing and ransomware continue to target small businesses at scale:
Key Capabilities of Prisma Browser for Business
Prisma Browser for Business is a secure workspace for small business designed to:
Streamline the workspace
Easily configure and manage the apps and AI tools teams rely on to work securely from any device, anywhere.
Protect the business
Block AI-powered phishing, ransomware, and fraud threats before they harm the business.
Control AI actions
Enable teams to leverage AI for productivity while preventing business information from ending up in the wrong hands.
These capabilities reflect the increasing need for integrated security solutions, as modern cyber threats evolve rapidly. Reports from Palo Alto Networks’ own threat intelligence unit, Unit 42, show how attackers are leveraging automation and AI to accelerate attacks.
Addressing a Critical Gap for Small Businesses
Anurag Agrawal, Analyst at Techaisle, added:
Palo Alto Networks is addressing a critical gap in the market by providing small businesses with a secure workspace that enables employees to get more done from any device, and any location, while protecting against cyberattacks and unintended AI actions.
As small businesses increasingly rely on digital tools, the need for simplified yet powerful security solutions becomes more urgent. Many organizations lack the resources of large enterprises, making integrated platforms essential for managing risk effectively.
Enterprise-Grade Security, Now for SMBs
As a global leader in cybersecurity, Palo Alto Networks processes billions of threats daily for the world’s largest companies. With Prisma Browser for Business, that same level of protection is now accessible through a secure workspace for small businesses, designed specifically for ease of use and scalability.
Prisma Browser for Business is available today in the United States. Businesses can start a 30-day free trial and, in just four clicks, enable teams to work seamlessly while keeping operations protected and AI usage under control.
For more information, visit: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com
