# Palo Alto Networks
> Cyber-security company.

- Canonical entity: https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508
- Website listed in the source snapshot: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Category: [Businesses](https://directory.readyscan.ai/directory/businesses)
- Machine record: https://directory.readyscan.ai/discovery/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508.json
- Material fingerprint: fnv1a64:f532ef34283c1191
- Entity revision: fnv1a64:8fc1403dc9a9c989
- Published: 2026-10-27
- Modified: 2026-10-27

## Questions & answers
### [What is Unit 42?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-c9ac90658eea4a9e-a-78b4112f0a50a200ef61)
“Unit 42 is the threat intelligence, incident response, and security consulting arm of Palo Alto Networks helping organizations prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber incidents.”
Sources: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42

### [What services does Unit 42 provide?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-c9ac90658eea4a9e-a-89949e6fee2f702a374b)
“Unit 42 provides incident response, cyber risk management, threat intelligence, Managed Services and advisory services to help organizations prepare for attacks, respond when they occur and strengthen security over time.”
Sources: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42

### [How does Unit 42 assist during a cyber attack?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-c9ac90658eea4a9e-a-cd198a3ccad38191aefb)
“Unit 42 is available 24/7/365 to work alongside your team to investigate, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents, minimizing impact and strengthening future defenses.”
Sources: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42

### [Does Unit 42 offer managed services?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-c9ac90658eea4a9e-a-7660aa1d14c004e6b70e)
“Yes. Unit 42 offers Managed Threat Hunting, Managed Detection and Response and Managed XSIAM, providing 24/7 monitoring, investigation and response to extend your security operations team.”
Sources: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42

### [Does Unit 42 have a threat intel subscription?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-c9ac90658eea4a9e-a-8d8cf9f703c56d914bc5)
“Yes. Unit 42 Threat Intelligence Services provides ongoing, tailored intelligence to help organizations understand relevant threats, anticipate adversary activity and prioritize action.”
Sources: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42

### [What is GlobalProtect?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-c9ac90658eea4a9e-a-9790212b245495d3e9a2)
“GlobalProtect enables you to use Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls or Prisma Access to secure mobile workforces and remote access.”
Sources: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/globalprotect

### [How does GlobalProtect support user authentication?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-c9ac90658eea4a9e-a-5c8d968c3b5e12d11049)
“It supports various authentication methods, including LDAP, SAML, Kerberos, RADIUS, TACACS+, and client certificates.”
Sources: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/globalprotect

### [Does GlobalProtect support Two-Factor Authentication?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-c9ac90658eea4a9e-a-ad6930871a1386be34a6)
“Yes, it supports two-factor authentication using methods like One-Time Passwords (OTPs), smart cards, and software token applications.”
Sources: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/globalprotect

### [What happens if the IPSec tunnel fails in GlobalProtect?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-c9ac90658eea4a9e-a-e92fa9d274a0648c5e04)
“You can configure the GlobalProtect app to stay disconnected if the IPSec tunnel fails to meet compliance mandates.”
Sources: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/globalprotect

### [Can GlobalProtect provide Host Information Profile (HIP) checking?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/palo-alto-networks-q7128508#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-c9ac90658eea4a9e-a-5f14ad737c2a69b29046)
“Yes, GlobalProtect supports internal HIP checking and user-based access control to ensure endpoints meet security policies before connecting.”
Sources: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/globalprotect

## Company sources
- [Palo Alto Networks website](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/) — paloaltonetworks.com
- [paloaltonetworks.com/unit42](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42) — paloaltonetworks.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-ea80880db9d3e27a)
- [paloaltonetworks.com/sase/globalprotect](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/globalprotect) — paloaltonetworks.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-2336f86befd28141)
- [wikidata.org/wiki/Special:EntityData/Q7128508.json](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:EntityData/Q7128508.json?revision=2503181872) — wikidata.org · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-7548763f6bf44d48)

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