Prisma SASE 3.0 introduces Zero Trust for unmanaged devices, AI-driven data security, and application acceleration, setting a new standard in comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for partners and clients.
Mumbai, India, May 3, 2024 — Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global leader in cybersecurity, has unveiled Prisma® SASE 3.0, marking a significant advancement in empowering and safeguarding the modern workforce. This latest release extends Zero Trust protection to both managed and unmanaged devices, featuring the industry’s first fully integrated enterprise browser, AI-powered data security, and a substantial increase in application performance of up to five times faster.
Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Network Security at Palo Alto Networks, commented, “Prisma SASE 3.0 disrupts conventional security paradigms to address access challenges and bridge security gaps. The imperative of securing unmanaged devices cannot be overstated, nor can the advantages of App Acceleration and data classification precision. We’ve enhanced an already leading SASE solution with transformative capabilities to ensure secure access for the modern enterprise.”
In today’s work landscape, employees demand the flexibility to work from any location, using any device, and accessing any application. However, existing legacy SASE solutions are struggling to meet these evolving demands, hindering innovation and agility. Prisma SASE 3.0 introduces advanced features to tackle the myriad challenges faced by enterprises reliant on data to drive their operations:
- Prisma Access Browser offers native integration of an enterprise browser, extending Zero Trust protection to unmanaged devices within minutes. AI-driven security identifies up to 2.3 million new and unique threats daily. According to Forrester, since 2022, over half of employees, contractors, and third parties have accessed corporate data from Bring Your Own (BYO) devices like personal laptops and mobile devices. With Prisma SASE 3.0, IT professionals can monitor and mitigate threats in real-time, enabling the workforce to securely utilize any device to access applications.
- AI-Powered Data Security introduces breakthrough capabilities in data classification accuracy. Leveraging industry-first LLM-powered classification, Palo Alto Networks enhances its already comprehensive Data Security solution. This technology combines context-aware machine learning (ML) models with LLM-based natural language understanding to enhance the accuracy of ML behavioral analytics, monitoring, and protecting sensitive data wherever it resides or travels. Prisma SASE 3.0 facilitates business growth by securing SaaS, GenAI, and cloud applications.
- App Acceleration delivers up to a 5x boost in application performance compared to direct internet access. Prisma SASE with App Acceleration is the first SASE solution in the industry to accelerate applications individually for every user, leveraging patented app-aware technology. Palo Alto Networks collaborates with leading cloud service providers and enterprise applications, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Slack, ServiceNow, Google, Zoom, and SAP, to enhance application performance, providing joint customers with faster response times.
Yulie Kwon Kim, Vice President of Product at Google Workspace, expressed, “Google Workspace enhances its leading security capabilities with a diverse ecosystem of top security partners, empowering Workspace customers with the freedom and flexibility to meet their unique security posture requirements. Palo Alto Networks is a strategic partner in our ecosystem, and we’re excited about the availability of Prisma SASE App Acceleration and the benefits it will bring to Workspace users.”
Pablo Stern, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Technology Workflow Products at ServiceNow, stated, “The collaboration between ServiceNow and Palo Alto Networks, through the integration of Prisma SASE App Acceleration technology, leverages the combined strengths of both platforms, further enabling our customers to achieve their business goals more effectively.”
Milena Talavera, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Slack, highlighted, “At Slack, we understand the importance of providing users with timely access to the right information. Through collaborative efforts, when joint customers integrate Palo Alto Networks’ Application Acceleration technology with Slack, they can experience significant performance improvements and reduced file download times while prioritizing security.”
Brendan Ittelson, Chief Ecosystem Officer at Zoom, added, “Zoom Workplace, our AI-powered unified collaboration platform, redefines how organizations connect and communicate, driving efficiency and effectiveness like never before. By partnering with Palo Alto Networks’ App Acceleration for Prisma SASE, we’re not only redefining how teams connect and collaborate, but also ensuring every interaction is safeguarded by industry-leading security and consistently optimized for the best user experience.”
Prisma SASE continues to maintain industry-leading Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for security processing and application performance. Prisma SASE 3.0, along with its enhanced capabilities, will be available for general use in the coming months.