TOP 10 – CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS

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Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader whose distinctive value for telcos stems from its ability to deliver truly 5G-native, cloudcentred protection.

Having pioneered the Next- Generation Firewall and expanded into the Strata, Prisma and Cortex platforms, it has achieved key milestones that align directly with modern telecom architectures. Its firewalls understand 5G protocols and subscriber identities, enabling operators to secure network slices, apply device-specific policies and protect critical control-plane traffic. Prisma SASE supports telcos in growing their B2B business by offering managed, cloud-delivered security

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alongside connectivity. Meanwhile, Cortex automates SOC operations using AI, helping carriers cope with vast alert volumes. Palo Alto Networks also plays a leading role in securing private 5G and industrial OT environments, supporting telcos as they enter new vertical markets.

Through partnerships focused on quantum-safe cryptography, it further ensures that telecom infrastructures remain resilient against future threats.

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