Modern cloud services have unlocked limitless business opportunities: process automation, rapid product launches, and ultra-fast scaling. Cloud technologies enable companies to reduce service deployment times by up to 65%, and AI integration accelerates this process by an additional 63%. Yet, every such success brings a sharp increase in cyber threats: today, up to 80% of all incidents occur in the cloud, and attacks have risen by 66% over the past year. Threat actors act instantly – new vulnerabilities are exploited within 15 minutes of discovery, while security teams typically require an average of 145 hours to remediate a single threat.

How can organizations win this battle when time is against them?

Palo Alto Networks introduces Cortex Cloud – the evolution of Prisma Cloud – which combines AI, automation, and real-time protection to give organizations the edge over cybercriminals.

Why Traditional Security Approaches Are Losing Relevance

Cloud environments are dynamic ecosystems where threats evolve by the second. Traditional approaches, such as manual configuration management or static rules, cannot keep pace with modern attacks. Security teams spend days analyzing and responding, while attackers penetrate systems in minutes. In legacy systems, detection and remediation times can stretch to weeks – a risk no organization can afford, where each second increases the likelihood of data breaches or financial loss. Cortex Cloud changes the game, offering protection that operates in real time and stays ahead of threats.

From Prisma Cloud to Cortex Cloud

Prisma Cloud laid the foundation for cloud security, enabling organizations to detect vulnerabilities, monitor compliance, and manage risk. But with the rapid evolution of cyber threats, this is no longer enough. Palo Alto Networks has integrated Prisma Cloud capabilities with Cortex CDR (Cloud Detection and Response) to create Cortex Cloud, a platform unifying cloud security and SOC operations. This approach closes gaps between teams, enabling rapid response and proactive defense.

Key Cortex Cloud Technologies

Cortex Cloud is a comprehensive solution combining advanced technologies to deliver robust cloud protection:

• Precision AI: Leveraging over 7,000 detectors and 2,400 machine learning models, Precision AI analyzes vast amounts of data in real time. It identifies both known threats and predicts emerging ones by detecting behavioral anomalies. AI can flag suspicious activity – such as unauthorized access to cloud storage – before damage occurs, allowing security teams to shift from a reactive to a predictive approach.
• Automation: Speed is critical in cybersecurity. Cortex Cloud automation reduces average response times by 90%, from four days to just 1–2 hours. The system automatically isolates threats, blocks malicious processes, and applies corrective actions without human intervention. In the event of a ransomware attack in the cloud, Cortex Cloud can immediately quarantine compromised resources, minimizing lateral spread.
• Unified Platform: Cortex Cloud consolidates data from code, cloud infrastructure, and SOC into a single platform. Integration with Cortex XSIAM provides 360-degree visibility, enabling teams to monitor not only active attacks but also potential vulnerabilities. This allows organizations to track the entire threat lifecycle – from initial penetration to exploitation attempts – and act proactively.
• Real-Time Cloud Protection: Unlike traditional solutions that respond after the fact, Cortex Cloud operates in real time. The platform continuously scans cloud assets, detects anomalies, and neutralizes threats based on current data – critical for organizations operating hybrid or multi-cloud environments, where infrastructure complexity increases risk.

Proven Benefits

Cortex Cloud delivers measurable results that demonstrate its effectiveness:

• 100% threat detection in MITRE ATT&CK tests with zero false positives, ensuring reliability and precision.
• 90% reduction in response times, enabling near-instant threat mitigation.
• Complete incident closure through unified processes, eliminating gaps in response.
• 75% reduction in analyst workload through automation of routine tasks, freeing time for strategic work.
• Support for multi-cloud environments, making Cortex Cloud a versatile solution for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and more.

These outcomes are not just numbers – they prove that Cortex Cloud transforms security from a reactive function into a proactive force.

Entering a New Era of Security

For Prisma Cloud users, transitioning to Cortex Cloud is seamless. The platform retains all previous functionalities while adding new capabilities, such as AI-driven threat prioritization, automated vulnerability remediation, and advanced analytics.

With Cortex Cloud, organizations can move from fragmented incident response to a unified, proactive approach that integrates every stage of the security lifecycle. By combining intelligent analytics, automation, and real-time monitoring, the platform minimizes threat detection and remediation times while providing a solid foundation for confident and secure cloud scaling. Cortex Cloud sets a new standard where security is an integral part of business strategy, ensuring resilience even in the most dynamic IT environments.