Palo Alto Networks And Accenture announced that they are expanding their strategic partnership to launch new offers, helping organizations harness the potential of AI, with a strong cybersecurity foundation.
The duo aims to enable their joint customers to work towards a secure AI future through intentional design, deployment and use of AI that creates value while improving cybersecurity outcomes. The new offerings will combine Palo Alto Networks’ Precision AI technology and Accenture’s secure generative AI services.
Palo Alto Networks’ Secure AI by Design program ensures that AI systems are secure and compliant, protecting data integrity. Accenture will use Palo Alto Networks tools like these to deliver in-depth AI diagnostics, securing clients’ AI configurations with its runtime security. This helps build a strong defense at all stages of the AI process.
Cross-platform offerings will include securing GenAI builds, discovery and exposure management, proactive threat detection and prevention, and responsible AI practices.
Palo Alto Networks will also work closely with Accenture Security as a design partner to develop and customize Palo Alto Networks AI Runtime Security.
Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, said, “AI is transforming every aspect of business when used correctly.
“Together with Accenture, we unite expertise in precision AI-based solutions and services, helping our joint clients use the best of AI to create value for their businesses today and in the future. – with better real-time security results. The expansion of our partnership highlights the critical importance of a strong AI ecosystem for customers.
Karthik Narain, Managing Director of Accenture Group Technology, also commented: “Generative AI is being adopted by businesses across industries as the primary lever for reinvention. It’s also a time of reinvention for cybersecurity – creating new risks, but also providing new tools.
“Accenture and Palo Alto Networks help clients confidently navigate every phase of their AI journey, ensuring cybersecurity is a priority from the start. »
