NTT DATA, a leader in digital business and IT services, has announced an expanded partnership with Palo Alto Networks to introduce a powerful AI-driven cybersecurity solution aimed at protecting enterprise infrastructure from cloud to edge. This collaboration brings forward the Managed Extended Detection Response (MXDR) Service, designed to continuously monitor, detect, and respond to threats in real-time, enhancing security across digital landscapes.
The service is underpinned by Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex XSIAM platform, a cutting-edge Security Operations Center (SOC) solution. Using AI and machine learning, Cortex XSIAM automates security operations, streamlines threat management, and accelerates incident response to address security challenges at scale.
Strengthening cyber resilience through advanced threat intelligence
NTT DATA’s MXDR service integrates advanced threat intelligence with the power of AI to provide 24/7 monitoring across networks, edge, and cloud environments. This comprehensive visibility enables organizations to identify and respond to cyber threats swiftly, thereby enhancing their cyber resilience. Clients also benefit from a unified security view on a single platform, reducing the operational complexities of fragmented systems.
Backed by a global team of security experts—including information security managers, digital forensic specialists, and certified cybersecurity professionals—NTT DATA’s MXDR service offers businesses rapid, effective threat detection and response. This proactive approach to cybersecurity helps organizations stay ahead of emerging risks and achieve a lower total cost of ownership.
Benefits for key industries in an evolving security landscape
The joint solution from NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks is particularly beneficial for sectors that require secure, connected environments, such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Key features include:
- Comprehensive Cloud-to-Edge Security: Full device and network visibility ensures robust protection across the entire infrastructure.
- AI-Driven Threat Detection and Response: Machine-speed detection identifies and mitigates threats quickly.
- Reduced Complexity and Cost: A unified platform with a single UI and agent simplifies management and shortens response times.
- Resilience Against Downtime: Integrated, automated services provide business continuity across global operations.
NTT DATA’s global presence, with operations in over 50 countries, ensures that clients receive both local expertise and international cybersecurity support, with more than 7,500 cybersecurity professionals working to mitigate over 2 billion threats annually. This partnership with Palo Alto Networks represents a significant step in providing industry-leading, AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions, positioning both companies as frontrunners in global enterprise security.
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