Palo Alto Networks Achieves FedRAMP Authorization for Prisma Access Cloud-Delivered Security

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Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Authorization for its Prisma Access service. This certification enables the company to support U.S. government agencies in securing remote workforces amidst a permanent shift towards hybrid work models. Prisma Access ensures secure connectivity, complies with Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) 3.0, and enhances agencies' cybersecurity posture against increasing cyber threats. The authorization follows a series of security clearances and strengthens Palo Alto's commitment to federal cybersecurity.

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• Achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization for Prisma Access, enhancing credibility with U.S. government agencies.
• Supports secure remote work, aligning with the evolving hybrid workforce needs of government organizations.
• Compliance with TIC 3.0 improves the service's marketability and trust among federal clients.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced that Prisma^® Access has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Authorization. With this authorization, Prisma Access can help U.S. government agencies secure their distributed workforce.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, there has never been a greater need for U.S. government agencies to have consistent, secure connectivity for remote workers and branch offices. Prisma Access offers government organizations scalable, cloud-delivered networking and security to protect their workforces, from any location, and with any type of connection while maintaining Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) 3.0 compliance.

"We've witnessed the pandemic accelerate cloud adoption and abruptly shift government organizations to remote work. Now, we are seeing an evolution towards a permanent hybrid workforce, calling for the increased need to adopt a Zero Trust security approach," said Dana Barnes, senior vice president of Public Sector for Palo Alto Networks. "Prisma Access provides agencies with the tools they need to securely enable their teams to work from anywhere with the high performance they demand to be successful. By developing best-in-class security, Palo Alto Networks is providing leading solutions to protect the U.S. government and its federal agencies from all security threats."

Palo Alto Networks' cloud-delivered services work together to consistently protect users and applications wherever they reside. These services help enable U.S. agencies to safely leverage automation and elastic scale to protect data across endpoints, networks or hybrid environments and stop sophisticated attacks. With this approach, agencies can better manage the increasing volume, variety and velocity of cyberattacks.

FedRAMP provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring for U.S. government agencies as they increasingly embrace the cloud and use cloud-based products and services. This program increases federal agencies' confidence in the security of cloud technology and helps protect the confidentiality and integrity of data.

Prisma Access Moderate Authorization extends Palo Alto Networks' dedication to the U.S. government's cybersecurity mission and follows authorizations that are already being deployed, including Cortex XDR to rapidly pinpoint and resolve threats, and Cortex Data Lake to secure the cloud at scale. Organizations interested in learning more about how Palo Alto Networks and its cloud products, including Prisma Access, are helping secure federal networks can visit https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/ HYPERLINK "https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/us-federal"us-federal.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.

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FAQ

What is Prisma Access and its significance for PANW?

Prisma Access is Palo Alto Networks' cloud-delivered security service that has achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization, allowing it to support U.S. government agencies in securing their remote workforces.

How does the FedRAMP authorization impact PANW?

The FedRAMP authorization boosts Palo Alto Networks' credibility and expands its market opportunities within government sectors by ensuring compliance with security standards.

What compliance does Prisma Access maintain?

Prisma Access maintains compliance with Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) 3.0, which is essential for U.S. government agencies utilizing cloud services.

When was the FedRAMP authorization for Prisma Access announced?

The FedRAMP Moderate Authorization for Prisma Access was announced on August 12, 2021.

How does Prisma Access support U.S. government agencies?

Prisma Access provides U.S. government agencies with scalable, secure, cloud-delivered networking and security, crucial for protecting remote workforces.