2011 Need To Know: Emerging Security Vendors

Palo Alto Networks

Channel Chief: Larry Link

Founded by security visionary Nir Zuk, former CTO of NetScreen, Palo Alto Networks aims to reinvent the firewall. Based on patent-pending App-ID technology, these firewalls accurately identify applications, regardless of port, protocol, evasive tactic or SSL encryption, and scan content to stop threats and prevent data leakage. As a result enterprises can leverage Web 2.0 and maintain complete visibility and control, while significantly reducing total cost of ownership.