The threat landscape is evolving rapidly, with AI-driven attacks posing significant challenges for organisations. To combat these threats, security teams require a unified response that incorporates AI-powered tools into their security infrastructure.
AI-Powered Attacks: The New Normal
AI-powered attacks have become increasingly prevalent, leveraging machine learning algorithms and deep learning techniques to evade detection. These threats can pose significant risks to organisations, compromising sensitive data and disrupting business operations.
- AI-powered phishing attacks can be incredibly convincing, making it difficult for employees to distinguish between legitimate and malicious emails.
- Machine learning-based malware can adapt to new signatures, staying one step ahead of traditional detection methods.
- Deep learning-driven ransomware can encrypt files and demand payment without being detected.
These threats highlight the need for a unified response that incorporates AI-powered tools into an organisation’s security infrastructure.
Fight AI with AI: A Unified Response
According to Stephen Lee, VP of Technology Partnerships at Okta, “AI is supercharging attacks on user credentials, requiring a ‘fight AI with AI’ approach that brings identity directly into an organisation’s security infrastructure for a real-time and unified response.” Okta and Palo Alto Networks are working together to enhance the interoperability of their AI-powered platforms, providing a comprehensive view of security posture, context-aware access controls, and secure authentication.
| Benefits of a Unified Response | Reduced complexity, Improved coverage of the attack surface, Streamlined operations |
| Integration of AI-Powered Tools | Enables real-time and unified response to AI-driven threats, Proactive measures against identity threats |
| Unified Security Posture | A clear, integrated path for joint customers to confidently secure their operations while reducing costs and complexity |
Securing Access on Any Device
The integration of Okta Workforce Identity and Prisma Access Browser enables enterprises to secure access to web-based applications and data from managed or unmanaged devices. Employees can now securely access corporate web applications and data without compromising enterprise security, while security teams gain enhanced visibility and control over SaaS and web application usage.
“With Okta Workforce Identity and Prisma Access Browser, enterprises now have a critical layer of defence for web-based activity. Employees can now securely access corporate web applications and data from managed or unmanaged devices without compromising enterprise security,” said Pam Cyr, VP of Technical Partnerships at Palo Alto Networks.
Unified Identity Threat Detection and Automated Response
The integration of Okta’s Identity Threat Protection solution with Cortex XSIAM and Cortex XDR enables dynamic enforcement of additional authentication for risky access and user activity. It triggers immediate, automated responses to threats such as revoking user access, ending active sessions, and quarantining endpoints.
Real-World Example
A large retail organisation can use this integrated solution to secure access to its web-based applications and data from anywhere, ensuring that employees and external users are authenticated and authorized. The integrated solution can also provide real-time visibility and control over SaaS and web application usage, enabling the organisation to respond quickly to emerging threats.
Cisco’s Challenge to Complexity
CISOs are clear: to move at pace with the threat landscape, security teams need integrated platforms, not just more solutions. With the rapid adoption of cloud services, SaaS applications, remote work, and now the advent of AI, organisations are being challenged by added complexity and gaps in security tools.
Unified Solution
By unifying their offerings, Okta and Palo Alto Networks are helping customers streamline operations, reduce complexity, and improve coverage of the attack surface. This unified approach enables organisations to stay ahead of today’s threats and maintain a strong security posture.
Benefits of the Unified Solution
The benefits of this unified solution include:
- Reducing the number of security tools and solutions, streamlining operations
- Improving coverage of the attack surface, providing a comprehensive view of security posture
- Enhancing visibility and control over SaaS and web application usage
Maxine Holt’s Perspective
“CISOs are clear: to move at pace with the threat landscape, security teams need integrated platforms, not just more solutions. With the rapid adoption of cloud services, SaaS applications, remote work, and now the advent of AI, organisations are being challenged by added complexity and gaps in security tools,” said Maxine Holt, Vice President, Enterprise & Channel Research at Omdia. By unifying their offerings, Okta and Palo Alto Networks are helping customers achieve higher levels of security and user experience. This unified approach enables organisations to stay ahead of today’s threats and maintain a strong security posture, reducing complexity and improving coverage of the attack surface.
Conclusion
As AI-driven attacks continue to pose significant challenges for organisations, the need for a unified response that incorporates AI-powered tools into an organisation’s security infrastructure is clear. By working together, Okta and Palo Alto Networks are providing a comprehensive solution that enables organisations to streamline operations, reduce complexity, and improve coverage of the attack surface. This unified approach is critical to staying ahead of today’s threats and maintaining a strong security posture.
