Palo Alto Networks to Acquire AI Security Firm Protect AI

Summary: Palo Alto Networks has confirmed its acquisition of US-based AI security company, Protect AI, enhancing its ability to secure AI models and improve its Prisma AIRS platform. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of FY2026 and is estimated to be valued around 0-700 million. Protect AI’s team will join Palo Alto Networks as part of this strategic acquisition.

Affected: Palo Alto Networks, Protect AI

Keypoints :

• Palo Alto Networks is acquiring Protect AI to bolster its AI security capabilities.
• The acquisition is estimated to be valued between 0-700 million, following Protect AI’s previous valuation of 0 million.
• Protect AI’s CEO and employees will join Palo Alto Networks, further integrating their expertise into the company.