Palo Alto Networks has announced the completion of its acquisition of IBM’s QRadar software-as-a-service (SaaS) assets as part of a strengthened strategic partnership between the two companies.
With the agreement, Palo Alto Networks aims to simplify security operations through its Precision AI-powered Cortex XSIAM platform, which combines security information and event management (SIEM), security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR), attack surface management (ASM), and extended detection and response (XDR) products.
Palo Alto has promised to offer eligible IBM customers a free migration from QRadar to Cortex XSIAM to soften the blow.
QRadar customers will need to migrate to Cortex XSIAM
In addition to a seamless migration, customers are also promised enhanced security options, advanced analytics and automation, IBM-backed support and on-premises continuity.
As part of the partnership, IBM has also deepened its commitment to Palo Alto Networks technology by deploying Cortex XSIAM for its next-generation security operations and Prisma SASE 3.0 for zero-trust network security.
A separate announcement from IBM reveals that the partnership is largely a two-way affair, with Palo Alto also implementing IBM solutions like WatsonX AI internally.
Looking ahead, more than 1,000 IBM Consulting employees have been trained on Palo Alto Networks security solutions to better advise clients on upcoming changes.
Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto, commented: “Our partnership with IBM reinforces our commitment to innovation and our belief that QRadar customers will greatly benefit from adopting Cortex XSIAM as a robust, data-driven security platform that delivers transformative efficiency and effectiveness to defend against ever-evolving cyberthreats.”
Arvind Krishna, IBM CEO, added: “Working with Palo Alto Networks will be a strategic advantage for IBM as our two companies will partner on advanced threat protection, response and security operations using Cortex XSIAM and Watsonx, supported by IBM Consulting.”
