Providing Precision AI-powered comprehensive platform
protection across network, cloud, and SOC environments and 24/7
cyber incident response services
LONDON and SANTA
CLARA, Calif., Jan. 15,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:
PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced that it is
working with IBM and the UK Home Office's Emergency Services Mobile
Communications Programme (ESMCP), to develop solutions for User
Services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN).
Palo Alto Networks will provide security
solutions with IBM and the UK Home Office's ESMCP for Great Britain's ESN.
The multi-year project, led by IBM UK, will provide a modern,
highly secured voice and data platform that enables ESN to improve
front-line operations, as well as a common platform to enable
closer collaboration and data sharing in emergencies for police,
fire, and ambulance services.
Palo Alto Networks will play a pivotal role in securing ESN,
which will include Precision AI™-powered comprehensive platform
protection across network including mobile network, cloud assets,
security operations center (SOC) environments, supported by a 24/7
cyber incident response and digital forensic services, and Unit 42®
Incident Response Services. This comprehensive security platform
approach will enable ESN to achieve optimal security outcomes
across their network, cloud, and security operations environments.
By leveraging these platforms, ESN will benefit from advanced
protection against evolving and dynamic cyber threats.
Rahul Kalia, Managing Partner,
IBM Consulting UK & Ireland:
"We are proud to support
the Emergency Services Network in delivering a secure and resilient
communications platform to empower frontline emergency services,"
said Rahul Kalia, Managing Partner,
IBM Consulting UK and Ireland.
"Working with our ecosystem partners, we will deliver
mission-critical services for first responders to enhance safety in
our communities across Great
Britain. We look forward to working with the Government to
deliver this in a timely and cost-effective manner."
Helmut Reisinger, CEO of Palo
Alto Networks, EMEA & LATAM:
"We are proud to be part of such a critical national infrastructure
project alongside IBM and other partners to ensure the security and
communications resilience of the Home Office's Emergency Services
Mobile Communications Programme. We commend the UK's Home Office
for their vision for secure modern IT transformation through
security platformization."
Palo Alto Networks platform and services will enable the ESN to
benefit from:
- Optimal security outcomes across their Private-5G network,
cloud, and security operations technology (5G-OT)
environments.
- Advanced protection against evolving cyber threats.
- Unique Zero Trust mobile network security approach
- Streamlined and very effective security operations, improved
threat detection and response, and strengthened overall security
posture.
- Incident response processes that align with industry best
practices, regulatory requirements, and ESN's unique risk
profile.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is the
global cybersecurity leader, committed to making each day safer
than the one before with industry-leading, AI-powered solutions in
network security, cloud security, and security operations. Powered
by Precision AI™, our technologies deliver precise threat detection
and swift response, minimizing false positives and enhancing
security effectiveness. Our platformization approach integrates
diverse security solutions into a unified, scalable platform,
streamlining management and providing operational efficiencies with
comprehensive protection. From defending network perimeters to
safeguarding cloud environments and ensuring rapid incident
response, Palo Alto Networks empowers businesses to achieve
holistic Zero Trust security and confidently embrace digital and
AI-transformations in an ever-evolving threat landscape. This
unwavering commitment to security and innovation makes us the
cybersecurity partner of choice for public organizations and
enterprises.
At Palo Alto Networks, we're committed to bringing together the
very best people in service to our mission. We're proud to be
recognized among Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces (2021-2024) and
to have a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index (2024,
2023, 2022) and HRC Best Places for LGBTQ+ Equality (2022). For
more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
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