Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Protect AI for Enhanced AI Security

Apr 28, 2025
Palo Alto Networks has announced its intent to acquire Protect AI, aiming to bolster its AI security capabilities. The acquisition will integrate Protect AI's solutions into Palo Alto's Prisma AIRS platform.
Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Protect AI for Enhanced AI Security

Palo Alto Networks has announced its intent to acquire Protect AI, a leader in AI and machine learning security, announced in a press release. This strategic move aims to enhance Palo Alto Networks' capabilities in securing AI applications and models, addressing the growing security challenges posed by AI technologies.

The acquisition will see Protect AI's solutions integrated into Palo Alto Networks' Prisma AIRS platform, which offers comprehensive AI security from development to runtime. This integration is expected to provide robust protection against AI-specific threats such as model manipulation and data poisoning.

Following the acquisition, Protect AI's team and solutions will join Palo Alto Networks, enabling the company to accelerate its vision for AI security. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and is anticipated to close by the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

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