At the RSA Conference 2025, Palo Alto Networks announced its acquisition of AI startup Protect AI, aiming to bolster its capabilities in securing AI applications. While financial details were not disclosed, reports estimate the deal's value between $650 million and $700 million. This acquisition is expected to enhance Palo Alto's AI-driven security offerings, including the newly unveiled Prisma "AIRS" platform, which incorporates AI agent technologies to proactively detect and mitigate threats.

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