Early Threat Identification Delivered
Palo Alto Networks noted its 2022 Unit 42 Incident Response Report, which found that in 44% of cases organizations did not have an extended detection and response (XDR) security solution, or it was not fully deployed on the initially impacted systems.Tom Barsi, vice president of Cortex Ecosystems, explained the impact of Cortex XDR for MSSPs:“Cortex XDR is designed to provide more comprehensive visibility so threats are identified early along with better context for accelerated investigation and tighter containment. We are investing in our MSSP partner ecosystem more than ever before with the expansion of the NextWave Partner Program to encompass threat response. Partners that achieve this designation are highly skilled and have met stringent requirements with demonstrated deep experience in delivering threat hunting and IR services leveraging Cortex XDR. They are able to support customers through Incident Response, during their greatest time of need."
A Closer Look at the NextWave Partner Program
The Palo Alto Networks NextWave Program for Threat Response offers partners:- Leading IR XDR technology built utilizing proactive and reactive use cases to reduce time and resources spent on delivering services, including collecting data, aggregating data, analyzing data and remediating. It also offers a purpose-built platform and program that is designed for true IR in addition to endpoint detection and response (EDR).
- Expert technical and deployment support 24/7 for online access to XDR tenants within minutes and around-the-clock technical support.
- Expanded routes to market with more ways to offer proactive services to clients pre- or post-IR engagement, including advanced threat analytics, proactive assessments and attack surface management.
"We are pleased to have earned the Palo Alto Networks NextWave designation for Threat Response to help transform the cyber incident response space together. With cybersecurity incidents becoming increasingly prevalent and sophisticated, along with added regulatory pressure, we foresaw the need for a smarter, faster and more extensive suite of services that would provide our clients with next-generation security technology and services. Our partnership with Palo Alto Networks affirms that commitment to our clients.”
