A true mobile security solution has to manage devices, protect devices and control data, stopping mobile threats and seamlessly tying enterprise security policies to the state of t...

Aug 08, 2014

By Chad Berndtson

Events, Ignite, News of the Week, Threat Prevention

Palo Alto Networks News of the Week – August 1

Here’s a roundup of top Palo Alto Networks news from the last week in July.

Aug 01, 2014

By Chad Berndtson

Distributed Enterprise, Mobility, Threat Prevention

Reusable Mobile App Libraries Introduce Reusable Security Issues

Whenever you use a mobile device, you probably aren’t far from a cellular or WiFi connection. The apps on mobile devices are geared to interact with a...

Jul 30, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Mobility

Good Mobile Security Should Not Require Some Assembly

If you think about how furniture markets have evolved, you may have noticed some interesting trends. Over time, furniture shifted from something designed as a final product to something that’s been designed in...

May 27, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Malware, Mobility, Threat Prevention

The Decision Point for Dealing with Mobile Malware

One interesting thing I’ve noticed in recent months is a shift in attitude towards mobile malware. Years ago, many people seemed to view mobile malware as a construct, rather than a real world issue. While ackn...

Apr 25, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Cybersecurity, Mobility, Threat Prevention

Protecting Vulnerable Clients from Reverse-Heartbleed

Over the past week, most of the discussion about the Heartbleed vulnerability focused on how to protect public facing servers. Many organizations sought to mitigate the risk using intrusion protection or other...

Apr 17, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Malware, Mobility, Threat Prevention

Palo Alto Networks Discovers New Trend in Mobile Malware Distribution

Candy Crush, Clash of Clans, Flappy Bird – if you’re a fan of gaming on mobile devices, you’ve likely already heard (and are probably already playing)...

Apr 15, 2014

By Scott Simkin

Malware, Mobility, Tip of the Week

Tip of the Week: Understanding Mobile Devices and DDoS

I've seen a number of articles this month about how Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks evolve through the use of mobile devices. I think the articles blur the lines on several issues, so I wanted to c...

Jan 29, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Mobility

Announcing GlobalProtect Mobile Security Manager

Over the past few years, I’ve read many articles that show the staggering growth of mobile devices mapped against a corresponding decline in PC sales. Why is this occurring? One might think that on the surface,...

Jan 16, 2014

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Network Perimeter, Tip of the Week

Tip of the Week: “Excuse me, but your printer is showing”

I was reading the Japanese newspaper the other day, and a report came out about yet another incident of devices (office printers in particular) that were exposed to unauthorized users. The modern office printer...

Nov 21, 2013

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Cybersecurity, Data Center, Mobility, Tip of the Week

Tip of the Week: Security Coverage Goes Beyond The Perimeter

Rarely is it sufficient to provide protection solely at the major entry and exit points of a network. Most enterprises also need to address a variety...

Nov 12, 2013

By Palo Alto Networks

Cloud Computing, Firewall

Expanding the Conversation on Cloud Security

A few weeks ago, we walked around the show floor at InfoSec Europe and asked the crowd if they had any questions for Palo Alto Networks. One person asked “Can the Cloud be Secure?” Alex Raistrick from Palo Alt...

May 16, 2013

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Mobility

Addressing Mobility Challenges with the Next-Generation Firewall

There’s no question that mobility is changing the way that people live and work. Smartphones and tablets are becoming extensions of one’s lifestyle, with people developing deep aff...

Mar 26, 2013

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Mobility

Mobility and Human Behavior

Mobile computing changed the selection process for technology at many businesses. Employees started using laptop and mobile platforms based on personal preference rather than choosing from a carefully manicured and vetted list. Personal choice took precedent over any no...

Sep 06, 2012

By Brian Tokuyoshi

Palo Alto Networks

globalprotect

Palo Alto Networks News of the Week – August 8