Palo Alto Networks Buy IBM's QRadar Assets in Win for SIEM

Palo Alto Networks' announce it has finished its acquisition of IBM's QRadar SaaS assets, with several key features now set to enhance its own protection capabilities.

This move is set to bring several key improvements and advantages to Palo Alto Networks' security offerings, particularly through the integration with its Cortex XSIAM platform.

“Our partnership with IBM reinforces our commitment to innovation and our conviction in the tremendous benefit of QRadar customers adopting Cortex XSIAM for a robust, data-driven security platform that offers transformative efficiency and effectiveness in defending against evolving cyber threats," explains Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO, Palo Alto Networks.

IBM's QRadar SaaS is a cloud-based Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution that provides threat detection and response capabilities.

The Cortex XSIAM platform centralises data and security operations capabilities that include SOAR, ASM, XDR and SIEM into a single platform to streamline security operations and prevent threats at scale. 

A look at what’s on offer 

By combining QRadar's strengths with its existing Cortex XSIAM platform, Palo Alto Networks is poised to offer a more comprehensive, efficient, and effective security solution to its customers.

“Together, IBM and Palo Alto Networks are shaping the future of cybersecurity for our customers and the industry at large,” says Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM. “Working with Palo Alto Networks will be a strategic advantage for IBM as our two companies partner on advanced threat protection, response, and security operations using Cortex XSIAM and watsonx, backed by IBM Consulting.”

QRadar, known for its robust SIEM functionality, excels in collecting log data from various sources, including network devices, operating systems, applications, and user activities.

Cortex XSIAM, powered by Precision AI, already integrates various security operations capabilities, yet the addition of QRadar's advanced analytics, which uses machine learning to normalise and analyse data, will lead to more accurate threat assessments and fewer false positives. 

The integration of QRadar's assets into Cortex XSIAM will also enable security teams to efficiently review incidents, investigate affected systems, identify indicators of compromise, and receive tailored response suggestions from a unified platform.

QRadar's support for threat intelligence feeds, including IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence, enhances its ability to stay abreast of circuating malicious IP addresses and URLs, further improving threat detection. 

With its significant presence in the SIEM market, this acquisition by Palo Alto Networks also introduce QRadar customers to  its unified Cortex XSIAM solutions. Sweetening the deal, IBM Consulting are offering free migration services for existing QRadar customers to the Cortex XSIAM platform. 

In turn, Palo Alto Networks will deploy IBM's watsonx AI and data platform to drive additional AI and automation capabilities within its security solutions. 

Bringing best-in-class to one platform

The integration of QRadar's assets into Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XSIAM platform will see a significant advancement in cybersecurity capabilities. 

Enhanced threat detection and response, streamlined security operations, advanced analytics and automation and improved AI capabilities, Palo Alto Networks‘ XSIAM platform is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of threats and protect against them.  

By bringing best-in-class softwares into its unified all-in-one solution, it is also positioning itself as an attractive option for the growing number of organisations who, have demands for high quality cyber solutions, but want a unified approach to handling it.

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