Okta and Palo Alto Networks have expanded their strategic partnership with new integrations aimed at delivering a unified, AI-driven security architecture to help enterprises enhance threat response automation, secure application access on any device, and reduce operational complexity. The first integration connects Okta Workforce Identity with Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma Access Browser, introducing a conditional access method that enforces secure access to SSO applications exclusively through the secure browser. The second integration brings together Okta’s Identity Threat Protection with the AI-powered Cortex SecOps platform, including Cortex XSIAM and Cortex XDR, offering a centralized view of identity-based risks and enabling automated responses to threats. “AI is supercharging attacks on user credentials, requiring a ‘fight AI with AI’ approach that brings identity directly into an organization’s security infrastructure for a real-time and unified response,” said Stephen Lee, VP of Technology Partnerships at Okta.
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“With Palo Alto Networks, Okta is proud to enhance the interoperability of our AI-powered platforms to prevent risks of siloed tools, providing nearly 2000 joint customers with a comprehensive view of their security posture, context-aware access controls, and secure authentication to stay ahead of today’s threats.” Pam Cyr, VP of Technical Partnerships at Palo Alto Networks, added, “Identity plays a critical role in cybersecurity. Our deep integrations with Okta ensure that our solutions are engineered to work together, making it easier for our customers to achieve higher levels of security and user experience. These new integrations, from securing application access with Prisma Access Browser to providing unified protection against identity threats through our Cortex platform, empower organizations with comprehensive, AI-driven defense.” The enhancements support enterprises in securely enabling access to web applications across both managed and unmanaged devices, while also enforcing dynamic authentication and enabling real-time incident response actions such as access revocation and endpoint quarantine. Maxine Holt, Vice President at Omdia, emphasized the market need for such solutions, stating, “By unifying their offerings, Okta and Palo Alto Networks are helping customers streamline operations, reduce complexity, and improve coverage of the attack surface.”
